Number manufactured |
250 |
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First and last chassis number |
First chassis number: SCBZP23C6WCX66006 (1998).
Last chassis number: SCBZP24E9XCX66583 (1999). |
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Dimensions, kerb weight, performance |
The same dimensions as the Bentley Turbo R LWB. |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h |
6.2 seconds |
Top speed |
155 mph, 250 km/h |
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Characteristics and peculiarities |
Backgrounds of this model
- The Bentley Turbo RT is the successor of the Bentley Turbo R LWB (Long wheelbase).
- The Bentley Turbo RT is standard a Long wheelbase edition. The Short wheelbase was not listed by the factory but could still be bought as a special order. Therefore the short edition was called the Bentley Turbo RT SWB (Short wheelbase).
- The Turbo RT is a Turbo R which features the Continental T's power train.
- The Turbo RT aimed at motorists who could have been swayed by the Ferrari, and, in particular, those used to Mercedes limousines and BMW L models. The Turbo RT was aimed at a particular niche in the market and is unique inasmuch that the factory did not produce any publicity material for it.
General characteristics
- Engine with 400 bhp, 590 lb ft at 2100 rpm.
- Mesh grille.
- Body coloured bumpers with chrome finishers and body coloured lower lip, together with mesh inserts to match the car's mesh grille.
- Headlamps surrounds in body colour.
- New ergonomically designed thicker steering wheel rim.
- 5 spoke17 inch aluminium alloy wheels and low-profile tyres.
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Production and chassis numbers |
Identification of the model in the chassis number
The chassis number of a Bentley Turbo RT has:
- the letter B on the third position
- the letter P on the fifth position
- a number between 66006 and 66497 (model year 1998)
- a number between 66510 and 66583 (model year 1999)
Further details about the production and the chassis numbers
- In 1998 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Silver Dawn, Bentley Turbo RT, Bentley Turbo RT SWB, Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner, Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner SWB, Bentley Brooklands R, Bentley Brooklands R LWB. Besides that the Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner has a number series of its own.
- In 1999 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Bentley Turbo RT, Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner, Bentley Brooklands R LWB.
Series of numbers and unused numbers
- The numbers 66434 - 66471 and 66473 - 66496 within model year 1998 have not been used.
- The numbers 66499 and 66500 between the model years 1998 and 1999 have not been used.
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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 |
1998 |
43 |
18% |
202 |
82% |
245 |
1999 |
5 |
100% |
0 |
0% |
5 |
Total |
48 |
19% |
202 |
81% |
250 |
Model year 1998 is not listed below.
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Model year 1999
SCBZP22E0XCX66510
SCBZP22E2XCX66511
SCBZP22E1XCX66516
SCBZP24E7XCX66582
SCBZP24E9XCX66583
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Bentley Turbo RT, model year 1998, press photos
(picture above and pictures below).
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