1991 Bentley Turbo R

Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

SCBZP03A5MCX35166

Clear

Gasoline

1991 Bentley : Turbo R Rolls-Royce made it to the headlines when in September 1986 they sent a Bentley Turbo R to the high speed track that is a major feature of the Millbrock proving ground where company test driver D. Rowland achieved , along with 15 other new marks, a new national one-hour record of 140.96mph (225.46 km/h). The Bentley Turbo R 4-Door Saloon thus had beaten the previous record set by a Lamborghini Countach, i.e. by a 2-Door Fixed Head Coupé. It was no miracle that towards the end of the 80ies Bentley sales counted for approximately 50 % of all cars sold by Rolls-Royce. In 1990 from the overall figure of 3,333 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars having been delivered (as per company’s press release from Sept. 1991) indeed no less than 1,070 had been Bentley Turbo R. This was remarkable because immediately after introduction of the turbo-charged version - in 1982 in the form of the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo – there had been some critic that the car’s suspension and drive-train didn’t harmonize perfectly well, and any attempt to employ the car in a true sports mode was hindered. There had been the question, too, whether or not turbo-charging of such a big engine would limit reliability and longevity? The manufacturer’s reaction had been to launch the Bentley Turbo R in 1985 and the ‘R’ stood for ‘Roadholding’ (the Mulsanne Turbo was phased out during that year). Most important from a magnitude of modifications were stiffer anti-roll bars front and rear (100 % stiffer front, 60 % stiffer rear), re-set location of rear suspension subframe and torsions bar in the rack-and-pinion steering stiffened by 50 %. This almost eliminated the previously criticized heavy roll on quick changes of direction. In combination with lowered weight of ‘unsprung masses’ thanks to new light alloy wheels this lead to the massive car being easy to handle under all conditions, especially at high speeds. Over the years detail specifications changed persistently and included the remarkable feature of electronically controlled adaptive damping being adopted for the 1990 model year. Thus it was guaranteed that within fractions of a second the dampers were automatically set according to driving attitude and road conditions. Hence it is only fair to say that a Bentley Turbo R from 1991 like the one shown here can be considered as but a very fine choice. Although over the following years further development resulted in one or the other improvement, this car even under present traffic conditions does offer impressive power in combination with the level of comfort that is the hallmark of a true ‘Upper Crust Motor Car’. – Present an absolutely stunning and exceptional example of this gorgeous original southern Florida 1991 Bentley Turbo R with only 75K original miles and in the stunning color combination of 'Acrylic White' factory color paint and Black Connolly hides with the rare and highly desirable factory option of a leather headliner, 17" factory 'Bentley wheels' and sheepskin floor rugs ! Purchased and always primarily serviced by original Canadian owner . This pristine example has it's original dealer maintenance booklet, owners manuals and complete tool kit included. The car has a beautiful and highly desirable color combination of original factory 'Acrylic White' exterior paint with original factory painted dark brown pin stripes, rare and highly striking chrome Bentley 17" wheels and with gorgeous 'Tan' Connolly leather hides, tan leather headliner and carpeting which is in virtually flawless condition throughout. The original paint is in beautiful condition with only very minor imperfections noticeable upon very close inspection. All the chrome work including the front grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The leather seats, dashboard and leather headliner show virtually no signs of any wear whatsoever. The car drives exactly like a well maintained and serviced Bentley Turbo R should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to be believed! The engine is extremely strong with no oil leaks, the transmission is very smooth with Rolls Royce/Bentley's legendary almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always remains cool. Turn-key ready, this particular model drives exactly as it must have when it left the showroom floor almost twenty years ago, you could not possible tell the difference! All the options are working as they should including the ice-cold A/C which was recently serviced at . Bentley's history is associated with luxury and grace but another attribute is of course high performance. Until 1982, the company, along with Rolls Royce, had been more concerned with building the best car money could buy .... and then it turbo-charged the Mulsanne. The car was a phenomenal performer for such a heavyweight and the Turbo R continued that tradition with a completely reworked chassis with upgraded steering and brakes and was aimed at the owner who preferred to drive themselves rather then be driven! To make such a large luxurious and heavy car go so fast (Bentley and Rolls Royce traditionally never published official figures but the output was conservatively estimated at 0-60 in 6.7 seconds with a top speed in excess of 170 mph) a V8 with a single in block cam and two overhead valves per cylinder displacing close to 427ci (7 liters) and breathed by a Garret turbo gave the Turbo R the pace of a low-slung supercar! This gave the car dramatic acceleration and earned it a following amongst enthusiastic and obviously well-heeled (original cost of this car was over $145K) driver's! Unrestricted versions, with low profile tires have been tested at speeds in excess of 170 mph proving the turbo-charger turned the already potent engine into a powerhouse! Stiff suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and electronically (computer) controlled variable rate self-leveling shocks for any driving condition kept the ride smooth despite the beefed up suspension and the road handling was absolutely world class exceptional too! Big 18" rims went against tradition but run on 265/45 ZR tires in the turbo R's sporting theme. Technical Data: All alloy V8, conventional configuration. Bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), 6,750cc. Lucas electronic ignition with Solex 4A1 4-barrel downdraught carburettor (to 1986) Bosch MK-Motronic fuel injection (to 1994) Zytek EMS3 engine management system (1995) Garrett AiResearch turbocharger type TO4B Gearbox - 4 speed auto to 1991 Brakes - 4 wheel discs. Wheelbase: 3,061 mm (120.5 in) Long wheelbase 3,161 mm (124.5 in). Performance: max 220 kph ('85), 235kph ('88), 249 kph (1995) [135mph to 150mph] Tyres:255/55WR17 tyres TECHNOLOGY Automatic ride control provides computer control of the suspension dampers to optimise ride comfort and handling. Transmission shift energy management and adaptive shift control provide computer control of the gearbox to produce smooth gear changes under all conditions. Dynamic shift pattern (DSP) modifies the gear change points in 'normal' mode according to driving style. Zytek EMS3 engine management system provides high density 32x32 site bit-maps for fuelling and ignition, enabling more accurate engine mapping, so providing greater efficiency, power and almost instant throttle response. CFC-free air conditioning system. PERFORMANCE 6.75 litre V8 engine with exhaust driven turbocharger and intercooler. Digital boost control system. 7.5Jx17 aluminium alloy wheels fitted with directional 255/55WR17 tyres Centre console-mounted gearshift with sport/standard gear change pattern selector. Four speed electronically controlled automatic gearbox with torque converter lock-up. Maximum power 286.1 kW (386 bhp) at 4000 rpm Maximum torque 750 Nm (553lbft) between 2000 and 3450 rpm Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph) Acceleration (0-60 mph) under six seconds Fuel consumption European Union drive cycle Monroney label Urban 25.7 1/100 km (11.0 mpg) 11 mpg USl Extra urban (Highway) 13.3 1/100 km (21.2 mpg) 16 mpg USl Combined 17.8 1/100 km (15.9 mpg) 13 mpg US DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 3016 mm (120.5 in) Overall length 5294 mm (17ft 4.4 in) Overall width (across mirrors) 2110 mm (6ft 11.1 in) Overall height 1485 mm (4ft 10.5 in) Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 12.16m (39ft 10.7 in) DURABILITY Underside of the bodyshell is zinc-coated and undergoes a ten-stage metal pre-treatment process prior to cathodic electro-priming. Multi-stage painting process with the latest 'clear over base' paint technology. Flexibilised polymer clearcoat lacquer applied to the front surfaces of the motor car provides increased stone chip protection, yet is almost invisible to the eye. Elastomeric stone-chip protective coating is applied to the sill and wheel arch areas prior to painting. SAFETY Four channel electronic anti-lock system and anti-dive geometry. Full-sized driver and front seat passenger airbags. Double anti-side intrusion beams to doors. Dual level air conditioning designed to maintain driver alertness. Orthopaedically designed seating system helps to reduce occupant stress levels. Careful attention to weight distribution under all loading cases, together with full-length lever arm front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension with Panhard rod provide a safe and progressive handling characteristic at all times. APPOINTMENTS Four door saloon with accommodation for up to five adults. Tilt-adjustable steering wheel enables the ideal driving position to be reached, improves instrument visibility and has 'easy entry-exit' feature. Memory facility allows the positions of the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel of four different drivers to be recalled. Front passenger seat fitted with four memories for seat position. Air conditioning outlets for rear seat passengers permit individual control of the rear cabin environment. 4x30 Watt tuner-CD playing through a ten speaker system. Full hide upholstery, Burr walnut veneer with straight grained walnut cross-banding. Two stage front seat heating with Bi-level lumbar support system. On Nov-26-10 at 15:26:15 PST, seller added the following information: Will sell to the United States and N. and S. America Europe Asia Canada United Kingdom Australia Mexico Germany Japan