Description
This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park 2024 on Saturday the 28th of September, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG.
A fantastic example of what is considered one of the best modern-era sporting Bentleys
Based on the Mulsanne chassis, the Bentley Turbo R was built to be a high-performance car; like its predecessor this Bentley had a turbocharged 6, 750cc V8, however, it was highly tuned in comparison to the Mulsanne. With Bosch fuel-injection to increase torque levels, uprated suspension, anti-roll bars and superior dampers, the Bentley Turbo was surprisingly nimble for a car of its size and could touch 135mph
In 1995 the ‘New Turbo R’ was launched, now with Zytec digital engine management and digital ignition. Allied to an electronically controlled GM 4-speed gearbox with a sport mode that not only maximised in-gear acceleration but also stiffened the suspension, this put an even bigger fist in the velvet glove. A higher final-drive ratio and more efficient fuelling gave a 10% improvement in economy whilst power increased by a similar amount
There were a number of changes to the body, among them 17" wheels with bigger Avon tyres, body-coloured mirrors, brighter headlamps and more aggressive ‘ground effects’ aerodynamics which made the car more planted the faster it went. The interior was also improved with a tilt steering wheel, improved seats and a host of other revisions to make the cabin an even more luxurious place to be
Just 1, 366 New Turbo Rs were made in total, 823 in long-wheelbase form, before it was replaced by the Arnage at the end of 1997, making this a rare beast indeed
