1997 Bentley Turbo R Specifications

Specifications

1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1996 1997

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody with auxiliary frames
Production Years for Series :	1985 - 1997
Weight :	5180 lbs \| 2349.608 kg
MPG City :	10
MPG Highway :	16
Introduced At :	1985 Geneva Auto Show

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.4 seconds.
Top Speed :	146 mph \| 234.914 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged V 8 90-degree \| Cast-.
Displacement :	6748 cc \| 411.8 cu in. \| 6.7 L.
Power :	385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 4300 RPM
Torque :	553 Ft-Lbs (750 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 104 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	8.7:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
MK-Motronic fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic

Production Figures

Turbo R Production (1985-1997) :	7,230
1997 Bentley Turbo R

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Chassis # SCBZP14C3VCX59442
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	207.4 in \| 5268 mm.
Width :	74.3 in \| 1887 mm.
Height :	58.5 in \| 1486 mm.
Wheelbase :	120.5 in \| 3061 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19930501
NHTSA Campaign ID	97V122000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS ROYCE AT 1-800-825-9360.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	ROLLS-ROYCE MOTORS, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19961001
NHTSA Campaign ID	97V050000
Summary	TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMPS TO THE ACCUMULATORS CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER, RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence	CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TWO PIPES.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-201-967-9100.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1997 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,900
Avg. Household Income :	$37,005
Avg. Home :	$124,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22

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Q: How fast is the 1997 Bentley Turbo R? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R has a top speed of 146 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R has a wheelbase size of 120.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R has a length of 207.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R has a width of 74.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R was a Sedan.

Q: How many Turbo R were produced? A: Bentley produced 7,230 examples of the Turbo R from 1985 to 1997.

Q: What engine did the 1997 Bentley Turbo R have? A: The engine powering the 1997 Bentley Turbo R was a Turbocharged V 8 (6748 cc | 411.8 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 385 HP (283.36 KW) @ 4300 RPM and 553 Ft-Lbs (750 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1997 Bentley Turbo R have? A: The 1997 Bentley Turbo R had a 4 speed Automatic gearbox.