Number manufactured |
2 |
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First and last chassis number |
First chassis number: SCBZP22C3VCX60129 (1997). Last chassis number: SCBZP22CXVCX60130 (1997). |
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Dimensions, kerb weight, performance |
The same dimensions as the model year 1997 Bentley Turbo R. The same performance as the model year 1998 Bentley Turbo RT. |
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Characteristics and peculiarities |
Backgrounds of this model
- The Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach is a DLE (Dealer Limited Edition) of the model year 1997 Bentley Turbo R. Two cars were manufactured.
- Besides the Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach also a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Newport Beach was put on the market.
- The Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach was custom manufactured by Bentley Motors for the world renowned Newport Beach show on May 4, 1997.
General characteristics
- 18" wheels with Pirelli 255 x 50 tyres and green Centre badge and detailing.
- 400 bhp engine (the standard Turbo R had 385 bhp).
- Bentley wing embroidered onto the front faces of all four headrests.
- Colour keyed exterior mirror bodies and cheater panels.
- Colour keyed headlamp surrounds.
- Colour keyed radiator vanes.
- Colour keyed wing vents with chrome mesh grilles.
- Commemorative embroidered overmats.
- Commemorative engraved plaque set into the I.C.E. door.
- Commemorative plaques to both front door treadplates.
- Green enamelling to all exterior badges.
- Partly veneered steering wheel, colour keyed with a colour keyed steering column cowl and airbag module.
- Photographic build record.
- Single oval exhaust pipe.
- Six gauge facia with turbo boost gauge.
- Special commemorative badge to left-hand side of luggage compartment lid.
- Special 'Indonesian' style seats, twin colour with ruched flute panels.
- Special 'Turbo R 400' badges to the front quarters and right-hand side of the luggage compartment lid.
- Veneered door pads to all four doors.
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Production and chassis numbers |
The 4-door saloons from model year 1997 have a chassis number between 59001 and 60322. The chassis numbers of the Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach are part of the chassis numbers of the Bentley Turbo R from model year 1997.
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Numbers LHD / RHD |
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Left-hand drive |
Right-hand drive |
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Model year |
Number |
% (p yr) |
Number |
% (p yr) |
Total |
1997 |
2 |
100% |
0 |
0% |
2 |
Total |
2 |
100% |
0 |
0% |
2 |
SCBZP22C3VCX60129
SCBZP22CXVCX60130
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Details of the Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach VCX60129 (pictures below):
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1997 Bentley Turbo R Newport Beach SCBZP22C3VCX60129 (pictures above and below).
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