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In 1989, North America saw the introduction of the Bentley Turbo R. The 'R' stood for 'road holding.' It featured a retuned suspension. The suspension changes transformed the soft and less than well-controlled ride of the Mulsanne Turbo into that of a world class sports sedan.
The use of greatly improved anti-roll bars (100% stiffer in front and 60' stiffer in the rear) and increasing the damping created a 50% increase in overall roll stiffness. A Panhard rod to anchor the rear sub-frame was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners. Spring rates remained the same as on the Mulsanne.
Official figures were never provided by the company, but in 1988 Motor Trend magazine estimated power output at 296 horsepower with 486.8 lb-ft of peak torque. Priced at $195,000 in the United States market, the Turbo R slotted above the Bentley Mulsanne S and Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
The use of greatly improved anti-roll bars (100% stiffer in front and 60' stiffer in the rear) and increasing the damping created a 50% increase in overall roll stiffness. A Panhard rod to anchor the rear sub-frame was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners. Spring rates remained the same as on the Mulsanne.
Official figures were never provided by the company, but in 1988 Motor Trend magazine estimated power output at 296 horsepower with 486.8 lb-ft of peak torque. Priced at $195,000 in the United States market, the Turbo R slotted above the Bentley Mulsanne S and Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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1989 Bentley Turbo R Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Turbo R
(Data based on Model Year 1989 sales)
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Chassis#: SCBZR04A5KCH25083 Sold for USD$9,350 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$13,200 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon Chassis#: SCBZRO4AKCH26592 Sold for USD$5,839 2019 Bonhams : MPH September Auction | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Chassis#: SCBZR04A3KCH27141 Sold for USD$28,873 2017 Historics at Brookland | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$15,000 2016 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$13,000 2016 Mecum Portland | |
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R Chassis#: SCBZR03B4KCX26376 Sold for USD$7,700 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon Sold for USD$12,100 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head | |
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R Sold for USD$15,000 2015 Mecum - Chicago | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Chassis#: SSBZR04A3KCH26202 Sold for USD$5,600 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan Sold for USD$9,500 2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Four Door Sedan Sold for USD$14,000 2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon Sold for USD$24,750 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon Sold for USD$21,450 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: SCBZR03B6KCX25679 Sold for USD$23,100 2014 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R 6.75L, Automatic Sold for USD$16,000 2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$16,000 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan Sold for USD$10,600 2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$15,000 2012 Mecum - St Charles, Il | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sold for USD$12,100 2012 Auctions America - Fall Carlisle |
Bentley Turbo Rs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1989 Bentley Turbo R's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | SCBZR04A4KCH26841 | 2018 Historics @ Brooklands Motor Museum | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | SCBZR04A4KCH26841 | 2018 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2017 Anglia Auction | $4,500 | $5,500 | ||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | SCBZR04A5LCH31192 | 2016 H & H Auctions Donington Park | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2015 Mecum : Indianapolis | $6,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan | 2015 Mecum : Houston | ||||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan | 2015 Mecum : Houston | ||||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $16,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | ||||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan | 2013 Mecum Kansas City | $7,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2013 Mecum Auction Chicago | $16,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2013 Mecum : Schaumburg | $16,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo-R | 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Indianapolis | $20,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $14,500 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon | SCBXR04AXKCH27539 | 2010 Bonhams Silverstone Classic | $13,000 | $15,000 | |
| 1989 Bentley Turbo-R 4-Door Sedan | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $16,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo-R 4-door Sedan | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $21,000 | |||
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R | SCBZR03B9KCX26437 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 22, 2009 | $15,500 | ||
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R | SCBZR03B7KCX27778 | 2009 Silver Auction Coeur d'Alene | $20,000 | ||
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R SEDAN | SCBZR03B9KCX26437 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2009 | $16,500 | ||
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R | 2008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $27,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Hard Top | 2007 RM Auctions Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $2,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Hard Top | 2007 RM Auctions Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $13,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R 4D | 2006 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $24,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R 4D | 2006 RM Auctions Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | $27,000 | |||
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R | 2005 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions Spring 2005 | $53,000 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R H.T. | 2003 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $28,500 | |||
| 1989 Bentley Turbo R Saloon | SCBZR04A3LCH31627 | 2003 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, & Automoblia at RAF Hendon | $17,000 | $17,000 | |
| 1989 BENTLEY TURBO R FOUR DOOR SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $20,000 |
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