Bentley Turbo R
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bentley |
| Production |
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| Assembly | Crewe, Cheshire, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.75 L turbo Bentley V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed TH400 automatic 4-speed 4L80-E automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1985-1994 R: 3,061 mm (120.5 in) 1985-1994 RL & 1995-97 R: 3,161 mm (124.4 in) |
| Length | 1985-1992 R: 5,278 mm (207.8 in) 1993-94 R: 5,268 mm (207.4 in) 1995-97 R: 5,395 mm (212.4 in) 1985-1992 Turbo RL: 5,379 mm (211.8 in) 1993-94 Turbo R: 5,369 mm (211.4 in) |
| Width | 1985-1994: 2,006 mm (79.0 in) 1995-97: 2,110 mm (83 in) |
| Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,390 kg (5,270 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bentley Mulsanne Turbo |
| Successor | Bentley Arnage |
The Bentley Turbo R is a high-performance automobile which was produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1985 to 1999. The "R" stood for "roadholding", to set it apart from its predecessor. It initially inherited the turbocharged engine from the Mulsanne Turbo and also sported a retuned suspension and wider tires on alloy wheels, a first for a Bentley. From the 1987 model year (20,000 series chassis numbers), however, the Turbo R's V8 engine was retuned with fuel injection for added torque. Motor Trend called the Turbo R "the first Bentley in decades deserving of the famous name" in their review of the car on its introduction to the United States in 1989.
The suspension changes, though seemingly subtle, transformed the soft and less than well-controlled ride of the Mulsanne Turbo into that of a real performer. Development on improving handling had already begun when Mike Dunn was appointed engineering director in Crewe in February 1983, but instead of the proposed 10% increase in roll stiffness, he demanded 50%. This goal was met by upping the anti-roll bar rates by 100% in front and 60% in the rear, and by increasing the damping. A Panhard rod to anchor the rear sub-frame was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners. Spring rates remained the same as on the Mulsanne.
Although official figures were never provided by Rolls-Royce, Motor Trend estimated power output at 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) with 660 N·m (486.8 lb·ft) of torque. Priced at US$195,000 in the US market, the Turbo R slotted above the Bentley Mulsanne S and Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit but $39,000 below the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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