Not Your Father’s Turbo R – The 1994 Bentley Turbo R LWB
Standard equipment in the Turbo R for 1993 and 1994 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 Turbo R is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
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.
The retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1994 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 LWB received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Turbo R is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 1993 model began the promise of the Bentley Turbo R. The 1994 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 LWB will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I’m in the market for a sedan next year when my lease is up. Should I buy one of these Bentleys or hold out for next year’s Turbo R?
Cool car, I like it.