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S3

V8 luxury saloon built between 1962 and 1965

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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Specifications

Engine6,230cc V8, pushrod overhead valves
Power215hp at 4,000rpm
Top speed115mph
Years produced1962-1965
Body styles4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door drophead coupe

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Who uses it

The last of Bentley's separate-chassis S-series saloons, and the first Bentley with a V8 engine. Wedding and chauffeur hire firms use it for its formal, old-money look rather than performance.

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