A highly original and stately looking example of the long wheelbase Bentley Turbo R
A 1996 model year example with the more powerful engine and bigger wheels
Clearly a well-maintained example ready to waft away in like a VIP
The Appeal
Although the Turbo R was essentially a reworked Mulsanne Turbo the improvements to the suspension inspired American magazine Motor Trend to declare it was "the first Bentley in decades deserving of the famous name." The overly floaty Mulsanne Turbo had its roll stiffness increased by 50% for its transformation into the Turbo R. Additionally a Panhard rod was added to control side to side movement. Most testers attested to the upgrades proving transformational.
This example is one of the so called “new” Turbo Rs which are cars sold from the 1996 model year onwards. These models inherited an air to water intercooler and a new Zytec engine management system which bought power up to 385bhp and a mighty 553Ib-ft or torque. This example is presented in a fine condition and provides a fast and highly luxurious way to travel.1996_Bentley_Turbo_R-060.jpg2.71 MB
The History and Paperwork
This example is a so called “new Turbo R” from the 1996 MY
This means the car has more power, bigger wheels and other improvements
The car has been through the hands of 8 previous owners
The car was acquired by the current owner earlier this year
The current owner drove the car back from Wales to Leicester
He was immediately impressed by how well the car drove and performed
The car is now only being sold due to the imminent arrival of a Rolls Royce
The Turbo R comes with plenty of history and paperwork
This includes the V5 registration document in the name of the owner
The current advisory free MOT is present in hard copy
This is valid until July 12th 2023
There are a number of earlier MOTs in hard copy included
Numerous, high-value invoices document the attentive maintenance undertaken
Building on the interest and enthusiasm awakened by the Mulsanne Turbo, the Turbo R doubled down on this by significantly improving the car’s road manners and equipping it with underpinnings that were appropriate to all that power. Like most Bentleys of this period, it always was an exclusive car, too. A mere 823 on the “new” Turbo R LWB were originally built. Somewhere around 170 of this model are thought to be in use in the UK today which will, ultimately, send values only one way.
This example is in a great colourway, first off. The Regal Red is the perfect colour for the slab sided, long wheelbase Turbo R. It looks amazing, especially in profile. The interior is hard to fault, too. It is sublimely comfortable and luxurious and is in a great, original condition. For the size of the car, it is a consummate performer, too with approaching 400 bhp under the bonnet. This car represents a highly desirable, and big, slice of mid 1990’s super saloon that represents an exciting ownership proposition.
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