Bentley turbo r

The Bentley Turbo R was a high-performance model produced by Bentley Motors Limited. 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.

History:

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 suspension was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners.[3] 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. Bentley Turbo R, rear viewThe Turbo R was sold alongside the Mulsanne Turbo for a brief moment, but the Mulsanne was taken out of production in 1985. In October 1986, for the 1987 model year, the Turbo R received anti-lock brakes and new Bosch MK-Motronic fuel injection to replace the Solex carburetors. Other modifications carried out at the same time included new, slimmer sports seats and a higher rear axle ratio.[3] In mid-1988 (MY 1989) changes to the appearance were made, introducing twin round headlamps and a bigger front spoiler. Around the turn of the year between 1991 and 1992, GM's 4L80-E four-speed automatic transmission replaced the long running three-speed Turbo Hydramatic 400 throughout the Bentley/Rolls-royce lineup, including the Turbo R.

This car started it's life in Switzerland , the original owner took it to the Netherlands, were it was registered in March 2010 , with only 68.000 km from new , it's ready be be enjoyed by it's new owner. Older han 15 years, there is an interesting tax perpective to use it as a company car.

Bedrijfsinformatie:
Maandag-Vrijdag op afspraak
Zaterdags geopend van 10-18 uur
Montag-Freitag auf termin, Samstag von 10-18u
Monday-Friday by appointment, sat from 10-18h

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Location in Central Holland, 20 minutes from Amsterdam (Schiphol) airport

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