1997 Bentley Turbo
R T-
Year of manufacture1997
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Mileage41 200 km / 25 601 mi
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Car typeSaloon
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Electric windowsYesClimate controlYesAirbagsYesABSYesESPYesImmobilizerYesParticulate filterYes
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DriveRHD
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ConditionOriginal Condition
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Exterior brand colourBlack Emerald
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Interior colourBeige
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Interior typeLeather
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Number of doors4
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Number of seats5
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Location
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Exterior colourGreen
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GearboxAutomatic
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Performance420 BHP / 426 PS / 314 kW
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Drivetrain2wd
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
Special Features
External
Metallic Black Emerald
17’ Sports style aluminium wheels with directional 255/55WR17 tyres
Twin Calliper front brakes with ABS
Wrap around colour-matched bumpers
Colour -matched mirrors
Twin lights with power wash
Bentley RT Mesh grille and integral air dam
Internal
Magnolia hide seats, doors inserts and headlining headlining
Black Emerald dashboard, with bottle green seat piping and carpet door inlays
Burr walnut dashboard and door cappings
Wilton carpets with bottle green lambs rugs
Cruise control
Heated and electric front seats
Electrically adjustable steering column with memory function
Dual level air conditioning
Tuner cassette audio system with 6 CD autochanger
1997
6 Owners
6.75l V8 Turbo
4-Speed Automatic
Right Hand Drive
41,200 Miles / 66,291 Km
Description
Last and most expensive of the Turbo R Mulsanne body Bentley’s. The engine with its Garret T04 Turbo intercooled charger was controlled by a formula 1 racing management system. 400bhp and 583lbft of torque produced a 0-60 mph of under 6 seconds and top cruising speed of 150mph. built between 1997 and 1998 only 252 RT’s were produced.
This RT is presented in stunning Black Emerald with contrasting Magnolia Leather seats with bottle green piping. The car is in fantastic condition and comes with a complete service history.
In 2021 the car was given a thorough service and overhaul at a cost of £8500.
Provenance
17/4/98 – 4421 miles
23/1/00 – 11971 miles
31/1/01 – 16760 miles
8/2/02 – 19039 miles
26/2/03 – 21137 miles
27/10/05 – 24180 miles
15/11/06 – 26331 miles
24/03/09 – 29153 miles
09/02/11 – 30999 miles
03/05/12- 32518 miles
21/5/14- 33700 miles
28/2/15 – 34892 miles
13/4/16 – 35885 miles
22/2/17 – 36396 miles
22/5/18 – 36892 miles
10/5/19 – 37824 miles
12/9/21 – 38654 miles
The above service history is supported with invoices from 2006.
In 2021 the car underwent a comprehensive service to include dismantling of the front suspension and overhaul of lower ball joints. Fitting of new accumulator hoses with new seals for accumulators. New brake flexibles, new rear suspension gas springs.
Recondition rev counter, recondition air con evaporators and recharge system. Inspect and attend to engine coolant seeps, replace coolant inhibitors and fan belts.
Replace brake pump reservoir.