Number manufactured |
4,458 |
|
First and last chassis number |
First chassis number: SCBZS0T04FCX12695 (1985).
Last chassis number: SCBZR15C5VCH60314 (1997). |
|
Dimensions, kerb weight, performance |
The same specifications as the Bentley Mulsanne, with the exception of the weight, the acceleration and the top speed. |
Kerb weight |
2245 kg from model year 1985
2390 kg from model year 1990
2450 kg from model year 1993 |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h |
6.9 sec from model year 1985
6.5 sec from model year 1994
6.3 sec from model year 1996 |
Top speed |
135 mph, 220 km/h (governed)
146 mph, 235 km/h from model year 1987
155 mph, 249 km/h from model year 1996 |
|
Characteristics and peculiarities |
Backgrounds of this model
- The Bentley Turbo R is the successor of the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo. The Turbo R had to enhance the success of the Bentley revival but with a better handling (R means Roadholding).
- The Mulsanne Turbo was sold until the end of 1985 whilst the Turbo R already was manufactured from March 1985. In a part of 1985 both models were manufactured at the same time.
- Until mid 1988 (model year 1989) the Bentley Turbo R has not been sold in the US, Canada, Japan and Australia due to their emission control regulations.
Original characteristics
- The Bentley Turbo R has basically the same engine and gear box as the Mulsanne Turbo: a 6750 cc V8 engine with a three speed automatic gear box (GM400) and carburetters. The maximum power with turbo is 298 bhp at 4000 rpm.
- The car has a body-coloured radiator shell with vanes.
- The Bentley Turbo R is the first model with cast aluminium alloy wheels. Special centre caps.
- Pirelli 275/55VR15 P7 tyres.
- The same suspension as the Mulsanne Turbo, but the anti-roll bar stiffened by 100% at the front and 60% at the rear, the dampers slightly stiffened, the rear subframe anchored laterally and the steering slightly heavier.
- Turbo R badges.
- Restyled facia with centre console, leather clad steering and rev counter.
Model year 1986
- From 1980 up to and including 1985 the grille was ¼ inch higher than the bonnet. From model year 1986 they were level.
- Distinctive wheel trims.
Model year 1987
- Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection.
- Anti-lock ABS brakes.
- 328 bhp engine.
Model year 1989
- From model year 1989 all Bentleys got paired round headlamps with high pressure jet washers.
- Deeper front airdam.
- Rear skirts.
- Steel sill extensions.
- Red winged 'B' badge.
Model year 1990
- Driver's airbag as an option.
Model year 1992
- From model year 1992 on all models have a GM 4L80-E four-speed automatic gearbox.
Model year 1993
- Only in model year 1993 all Bentley badges are enamelled in green.
- The gear lever on the centre console.
Model year 1994
- Driver and front passenger airbags.
- No longer a chrome moulding along the bonnet centre line.
- New style 16 inch alloy wheels with a wider rim section and black background trim centres.
- Electronic Boost Control, designed to override the normal turbo control system during full throttle manoeuvres.
- Shift Energy Management (SEM), which momentarily reduces engine torque before a gear shift, achieving a change that is barely noticeable.
- Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), designed to adapt the transmission pattern in accordance with the manner in which a car is being driven.
Model year 1995
- 17 inch wheels
Model year 1996
- Liquid intercooler.
- The radiator height being reduced by 2 inches.
- Adoption of an integrated front bumper and air dam design, together with wrap around bumpers. Also an integrated rear bumper design.
- The spare wheel stowage in the luggage compartment.
- New 17 inch wheels.
- New exterior mirrors on door cheater panels, no quarterlights.
- Sills and bumpers painted to match coachwork.
- New centre console layout.
- New facia and centre console with many detail alterations.
- Electrical adjustment of the steering wheel with preferred steering angle included in driver's seat memory. Automatical lift of the steering wheel to aid entry and exit to and from the driver's seat.
- Additional ranges of colour arrangements, both exterior and interior.
- Box-style front armrest with stowage compartment.
- Individually controlled cooling air outlets in rear compartment.
- One inch headroom more, made possible by detailed developments to the design of the front seat upholstery.
- 8 percent increase in maximum power, officially quoted at 385 bhp at 4000 rpm.
- Automatic traction control through viscous control differential.
Model year 1997
- The Long wheelbase is standard. The Short wheelbase can be ordered too.
- Electronic Traction Assistance System (ETAS) as standard.
- Large diameter micro alloy front disc brakes.
- New, improved head restraints.
- New style wheels with new, bright finish alloy wheels centres.
- A larger range of paint colours.
|
|
Production and chassis numbers |
Identification of the model in the chassis number
The chassis number of a Bentley Turbo R has up to and including 1988:
- the letter B on the third position
- the letter S on the fifth position
- the combination 0T on the sixth and seventh position
- a number between 12695 and 24543.
The following model has the same identification:
- Bentley Mulsanne Turbo (between the numbers 12695 and 14162).
The chassis number of a Bentley Turbo R has from 1989 on:
- the letter B on the third position
- the letter R on the fifth position
- a number between 24543 and 27798 (model year 1989)
- a number between 31004 and 36323 (model years 1990 and 1991)
- a number between 44002 and 46782 (model years 1992 and 1993)
- a number between 54002 and 55759 (model years 1994 and 1995)
- a number between 57002 and 58286 (model year 1996)
- a number between 59153 and 60314 (model year 1997).
Further details about the production and the chassis numbers
- The chassis numbers in the years 1980 up to and including 1989 are assigned in batches. Batches exist for the standard saloon models (Silver Spirit, Mulsanne), the long wheelbase models (Silver Spur, Bentley LWB), the turbo models (Mulsanne Turbo, Turbo R), the Bentley Eight, the convertibles (Corniche, Continental), the Camargues and the Phantoms VI.
- The Bentley Mulsanne Turbo and Bentley Mulsanne Turbo LWB have got mixed numbers within the same batches. In model year 1985 the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo and Bentley Mulsanne Turbo LWB are mixed in these batches too.
- The chassis numbers in the years 1990 up to and including 2003 are assigned in separate series per model type (often per model year as well) or in separate series per model. A model type stands for e.g. the standard saloon models (Silver Spirit, Brooklands), the long wheelbase models (Silver Spur, Bentley LWB), the 2-door coupé models (Continental R, Continental T, et cetera).
- In 1990 and 1991 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit II, Silver Spur II, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Mulsanne S, Bentley Mulsanne SL, Bentley Eight, Rolls-Royce Mulliner Spur.
- In 1992 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit II, Silver Spur II, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Mulsanne S, Bentley Mulsanne SL, Bentley Eight.
- In 1993 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit II, Silver Spur II, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Brooklands, Bentley Brooklands LWB.
- In 1994 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit III, Silver Spur III, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Brooklands, Bentley Brooklands LWB.
- In 1995 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit III, Silver Spur III, Silver Dawn, Flying Spur, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Brooklands, Bentley Brooklands LWB.
- In 1996 and 1997 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Silver Dawn, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Brooklands, Bentley Brooklands LWB.
Series of numbers and unused numbers
- In the years 1985 up to and including 1989 no number was assigned to a Bentley Turbo R between 16971 and 20000 and between 27799 and 31004. There were numbers assigned to other models (Corniche, Continental) between 27799 and 31000.
- The numbers 44589 - 46000 between the model years 1992 and 1993 have not been used.
- The numbers 58294 - 58500 within model year 1996 have not been used.
- The numbers 58505 - 59000 between the model years 1996 and 1997 have not been used.
|
|
Numbers LHD / RHD |
|
Left-hand drive |
Right-hand drive |
|
Model year |
Number |
% (p yr) |
Number |
% (p yr) |
Total |
1985 |
11 |
17% |
53 |
83% |
64 |
1986 |
88 |
33% |
176 |
67% |
264 |
1987 |
89 |
31% |
199 |
69% |
288 |
1988 |
98 |
34% |
191 |
66% |
289 |
1989 |
515 |
56% |
408 |
44% |
923 |
1990 |
585 |
63% |
338 |
37% |
923 |
1991 |
496 |
65% |
272 |
35% |
768 |
1992 |
86 |
51% |
83 |
49% |
169 |
1993 |
62 |
44% |
79 |
56% |
141 |
1994 |
81 |
41% |
115 |
59% |
196 |
1995 |
56 |
39% |
88 |
61% |
144 |
1996 |
112 |
40% |
169 |
60% |
281 |
1997 |
4 |
50% |
4 |
50% |
8 |
Totaal |
2,283 |
51% |
2,175 |
49% |
4,458 |
Model years 1985 until 1996 are not listed below.
|
Model year 1997
SCBZR15C6VCX59153
SCBZR15C1VCX59416
SCBZR15C7VCX59470
SCBZR15C8VCH59559
SCBZR15C4VCH59705
SCBZR14C6VCX59932
SCBZR15C1VCH60049
SCBZR15C5VCH60314
|
|
|
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1985, press photos
(picture above and pictures below).
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1989, press photos (below):
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1990, press photos (below):
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1991, press photos (below):
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1996, press photo (below):
Bentley Turbo R, model year 1997, press photos (below):
|
|
Marinus Rijkers. Disclaimer
