Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Bentley Turbo R for 1991
Standard equipment in the Turbo R for 1990 and 1991 includes the 6.7 liter engine by Rolls Royce, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Turbo R.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Turbo R uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Turbo R Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Turbo R is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Bentley Turbo R lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1991 Turbo R is a Bosch KE-Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The Turbo R Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1990 model began the promise of the Bentley Turbo R. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Bentley hopes that the Turbo R Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I don’t believe you bought a Bentley! They suck!
Anyone try Infiniti instead?