A new level of achievement was represented by the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo's appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in March, 1982. Attention to performance engineering was documented by a 50 increase in power without increase in engine speed. The very solid 6.75 litre engine's basic design proved to stand the boost of a Garrett AirResearch turbocharger with no stress - the power plant had of course benefited from Rolls-Royce's legendary 'Attention to Detail'. The Bentley Mulsanne Turbo offered really crisp acceleration. Driver and passengers were coveted for in a unique environment dominated by a highly polished walnut veneered fascia, blemish-free leather and carpets and headlining of pure wool. A radiator shell painted in the car's colour, light alloy wheels and 'Turbo' labels attached to boot and front wing flanks distinguished the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo from the Bentley Mulsanne.

Bentley Mulsanne Turbo, 1984, #SCBZS0T08 ECH08385. Apart from a body-coloured radiator shell and discreet badging there was little to differentiate between the turbocharged and the standard version.

Technical Data:
8 cylinder 90 degree V-configuration aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast iron wet cylinder liners, bore x stroke 104.14 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc, aluminium alloy cylinder heads, Solex 4-barrel downdraught carburettor, Garrett AiResearch turbocharger; 3-speed automatic gearbox with uprated torque converter); independent suspension with coil springs front and rear, Girling hydraulic self-levelling ride control rear; ventilated disc brakes front, plain discs rear; wheelbase 3,061 mm or 3,161 mm (120.5 in or 124.5 in); tyre size 235/70VR15