Our Review of the 1998 Bentley Turbo R LWB
In 1998 Bentley released the Turbo R LWB to the car-buying market. The Turbo R came in one configurations: LWB. The LWB configuration is powered by the 6.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Turbo R competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Performance
The Turbo R LWB is equipped with a Rolls Royce 6.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Bentley.
The Turbo R uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the Turbo R is a Zytek EMS3 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Turbo R LWB Statistics
The dimensions of the Turbo R LWB are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Turbo R is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The Turbo R LWB received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In 1997 and 1998 the Turbo R LWB was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Bentley Turbo R LWB sold well in 1998. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Bentley, specifically a Turbo R.