Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: Is the 1993 Bentley Turbo R Base Better than Last Year?
Several things can be said about the Bentley Turbo R series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Standard equipment in the Turbo R for 1992 and 1993 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 1993 Turbo R’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 12 gallons.
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.
of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Turbo R Base are inches long by inches wide.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Bentley Turbo R lists at an industry-low price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 4-door sedan.
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.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
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.
There are several reasons why the Bentley Turbo R Base sold well in 1993. 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.