These are standard specifications for the 1997 Bentley Turbo R, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Turbo R Production (1985-1997) : | 7,230 |
| 1997 Bentley Turbo R | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Bentley Turbo R FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Bentley Turbo R?
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.