First Impressions of the Bentley Turbo R for 1996
The restyled Turbo R Base is equipped with a 6.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Turbo R comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle 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.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The Bentley Turbo R lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 Turbo R is a Zytek EMS3 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 an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Turbo R is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Bentley Turbo R
The 1996 model year was telling year for the Bentley Turbo R. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.