The Bentley Turbo R LWB for 1993: Improving on 1992
The 1993 Bentley Turbo R LWB was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The LWB is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Turbo R which include Base and LWB. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Bentley. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
Bentley Turbo R Engine Specs
Bentley Turbo R Engine Specs: The Turbo R LWB comes outfitted with a 6.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by Rolls Royce, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Bentley.
For the 1993 Turbo R, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch KE-Motronic, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
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.
Vehicle 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 Bentley Turbo R lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The Turbo R LWB 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-green car.
We Think…
The 1992 model began the promise of the Bentley Turbo R. The 1993 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.