Review: Bentley Turbo R (1985-94) Overview Released in 1985 and with Australian deliveries commencing in 1987, the Bentley Turbo R was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Turbo R was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine. Although based on the Mulsanne, the Turbo R was differentiated by a sporting […]
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Review: Bentley Turbo RT (1997-99)
Overview Released in late 1997, the Bentley Turbo RT was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the Turbo RT was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Turbo RT was introduced to replace the Turbo R and incorporated some of the features of the […]
Review: Bentley Turbo S (1995)
Overview Released in February 1995, the Bentley Turbo S was a performance saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Turbo S was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 6.75-litre pushrod V8 engine had an aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block, an exhaust-driven Garrett turbocharger, a […]
Review: Bentley 3Y Mulsanne (2010-20)
Review: Bentley 3Y.I Mulsanne (2010-16) Overview Released in July 2010, the Bentley 3Y Series I (3Y.I) Mulsanne was a prestige sedan. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Mulsanne was powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to an eight-speed ZF 8HP70 automatic transmission which could be controlled via steering wheel […]
Review: Bentley 3W2 Flying Spur (2013-19)
Review: Bentley 3W2.I Flying Spur (2013-15) Overview Released in October 2013, the Bentley 3W2 Series I (3W2.I) Flying Spur was a large, prestige sedan. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the 3W2 Flying Spur was powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo WR12 petrol engine which was mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. From July 2014, the Flying […]
Review: Bentley Continental S (1994-95)
Overview Released in 1994, the Bentley Continental S was a 2+2 coupe. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Continental S was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Based on the Continental R, the Continental S was a limited-run model that was distinguished by its […]
Review: Bentley Continental T (1996-02)
Overview Released in 1996, the Bentley Continental T was a performance coupe. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Continental T was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. V8 engine The 6.75-litre pushrod V8 engine had an exhaust-driven Garrett turbocharger with a liquid-to-air intercooler, two […]
Review: Bentley 3W2 Continental GTC (2012-17)
Review: Bentley 3W2.I Continental GTC (2012-15) Overview Released in March 2012, the Bentley 3W2 Series I (3W2.I) Continental GTC was a four-seat convertible with a soft-top roof. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the four-wheel drive 3W2 Continental GTC was initially available with a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. […]
Review: Bentley Continental R (1992-2003)
Overview Released in October 1992, the Bentley Continental R was a 2+2 coupe. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Continental R was powered by a 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. V8 engine The 6.75-litre pushrod V8 engine had an exhaust-driven Garrett turbocharger, two valves per cylinder, […]
Review: Bentley 3S Continental GT (2018-on)
Overview Production of the Bentley 3S Continental GT commenced in March 2018 and it was released in Australia in September 2018. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the Bentley 3S Continental GT was a two-door fastback with two-plus-two seating. Initially, the all-wheel drive Bentley 3S Continental GT was powered by a 6.0-litre biturbo W12 engine that was […]