Our Review of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB
Buyers of the Bentley Turbo R are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Turbo R has been one of the premier vehicles of the Bentley line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1997 model is no exception. The Bentley Turbo R falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Turbo R have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The restyled Turbo R LWB is equipped with a Rolls Royce 6.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with 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.
For the 1997 Turbo R, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Zytek EMS3, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
Turbo R LWB Statistics
of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Turbo R LWB are inches long by inches wide.
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.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Bentley Turbo R lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry standard 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 1996 and 1997 the Turbo R LWB was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Bentley Turbo R LWB sold well in 1997. 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.