Depending on the year additional features included a tilt-adjustable steering wheel with 'easy entry-exit', 4-position memory front seats, exterior mirrors and steering wheel, dual-level air conditioning, individually controlled heat, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) outlets for rear seat passengers, independently adjustable rear seats with opening centre box armrest (on the Turbo RL), a 10-speaker 4x30 watt tuner-cassette audio system with 6CD auto-changer mounted in the center console armrest, plus remote control of in-car entertainment system for rear seat passengers. Safety equipment included full-sized driver and front seat passenger airbags and double anti-side intrusion beams in the doors.
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| Depending on the year, the Turbo R came with a wide assortment of luxury goodies, including independently adjustable rear seats, 4-position memory front seats, and a 10-speaker 4x30 watt audio system. (Photo: http://www.auto-salon-singen.de) |
Altogether 1,211 long wheelbase Turbo Rs were built while a total of 4,653 short wheelbase versions, almost four times the amount, testate to the fact that customers for this car wanted it for its sporting prowess first, and luxury second. Both models helped it to become one of the Bentley's best selling cars ever.
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| The production of the short wheelbase version of the Turbo R outnumbered the longer version by almost four to one. Customers wanted this model for sporting prowess first, luxury second. |
This fact also makes it one of the easiest Bentleys to attain on the pre-owned market. Being that the model ran for years without being stylistically updated helped it to hold its resale value well, even now being offered in the $45,000 to $65,000 range if in good condition. Expect low mileage too, being that owners rarely used them as their only source of transportation.
While the Turbo R is considered quite reliable parts can be expensive, and service too if taken to a Bentley dealer. With that in mind it is probably foolish to allow a less qualified mechanic under the hood, as the engines sophisticated engine management system shouldn't be trifled with. Also if adding premium fuel on a very regular basis concerns you, buy a Honda. The Turbo R's combined city/highway fuel consumption equals 17.8 L/100 km (13.0 mpg) if driven cautiously.