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Bentley Turbo RT
(1997 -1998)
Bentley Turbo RT,
1997,#SCBZP23C7 WCX66192. Note wire mesh radiator inserts and special light alloy wheels.
Some stretches of German "Autobahn" still do permit to use the cars power to the
limit. 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds, top speed 250 km/h.
For the model year
1998, i.e. with deliveries commencing from the second half of 1997 onward, some of the
features of the Bentley Continental T became available on the new Bentley Turbo RT, which
replaced the Bentley Turbo R. With an engine achieving 400 bhp and a maximum torque of 590
lb/ft (800 Nm), attained between 2000 and 3450 rpm, the experience of driving a Bentley RT
was almost outside the normal frame of reference. The new Turbo RT's specification
included a radiator mesh grille and colour-coded bumpers with bright mesh inserts. Those
who were familiar with Bentley's history remembered that only a few years ago the Bentley
Eight introduced as a beginner's model at a reduced price - distinguished itself from
other Bentley motor cars by a wire mesh instead of a vaned grille. The new Bentley RT
retailing at a fraction below 150,000 £ of course could be specified with a vaned grille
at no extra cost...
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, Zytek EMS3 digital engine management, exhaust driven
Garrett AirResearch turbocharger with intercooler; 4-speed automatic gearbox; independent
suspension front and rear with adaptive ride control; ventilated disc brakes front, plain
discs rear, anti locking device; wheelbase 3,161 mm (124.5 in); tyre size 255/55WR17; max.
speed 155 mph (250 km/h)
Bentley Turbo
RT, 1997, #SCBZP23C6 WCX66426. Registered in Belgium is this high performance Bentley
Turbo RT. On Belgian highways it is not legal to employ the car at it's top speed.
No. made:
252 Bentley Turbo RT
56 Bentley Turbo
RT Mulliner |