Bentley Mulsanne Turbo
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Manufacturer | Bentley |
Production | 1982 to 1985 |
Class | luxury car |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | FR layout |
Engine | 6.75 L Bentley Turbo V8 |
Wheelbase | 120.47 in, 306 cm |
Length | 209.05 in, 531 cm |
Height | 58.66 in, 149 cm |
Weight | 5,052 1b, 2,291 kg. |
The Bentley Mulsanne Turbo is a performance luxury car which was produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1982 until 1985.
History
At the Geneva Motor Show in February 1982, Bentley presented the Mulsanne Turbo, which was produced until 1985 it still held faith with the Bentley tradition of silence and
sumptuous comfort known as the "silent sports car", with significantly higher performance. The engine was forced ventilated via Solex 4 Al downdraught 4-barrel carburetor with Garrett AiResearch T 04B turbocharger with a compression ratio of 8: 1 to 1. Given numerous modifications, the Mulsanne Turbo was about 100 kg heavier than the base sedan at 5,052 1b, 2,291 kg.
The power increase was less in the area of top speed and more in terms of acceleration: the Mulsanne Turbo completed the sprint from 0 to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h) in 7.0 seconds via a Turbo-Hydromantic 400 automatic transmission. The front and rear suspension was independent along with rack-and-pinion, servo assisted steering the turning circle at 39 ft, 11.9 m. The wheels special 6-inch rims and 235/70 VR x 16 tires.
PERFORMANCE: Bentley Mulsanne Turbo
- 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds
- Top speed 138 mph
- max speeds: (1st) 52 mph, 83 km/h; (2nd) 82 mph, 132 km/h; (3rd) 135 mph, 217 km/h
- Fuel consumption: 16.3 m/imp gal, 13.6 m/US gal, 17.3 1 x 100 km at 75 mph, 120 km/h.
There was the usual highly polished walnut veneered fascia, blemish-free leather and carpets and headlining of pure wool for the interior. for four people in an
environment of unparalleled refinement. 498 short wheelbase and 18 long wheelbase Mulsanne Turbos were built.
In 1985 the Mulsanne Turbo was replaced by the Turbo R, which used a fuel injected version of the same engine.
Description
Technical
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Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Technical details and specifications (1984-1992)
ENGINE
location front
4 stroke; 8 cylinders in Vee turbocharged
411.9 cu in, 6,750 cc (4.10 x 3.90 in, 104.1 x 99.1 mm)
compression ratio: 8: 1; 1
aluminium alloy block and head, cast iron wet liners
5 crankshaft bearings
valves: overhead, in line, slanted, push-rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets
cam-shafts: 1, at centre of Vee
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter (cartridge)
oil: 16.5 imp pt, 19.9 US pt, 9.4 1
Solex 4 Al downdraught 4-barrel carburettor with Garrett AiResearch T 04B turbocharger
fuel feed: Bosch electric pump.
sealed circuit cooling, expansion tank
cooling 8.5 imp pt, 34.2 US pt, 16.2 1
viscous coupling electric thermostatic fan.TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
gearbox: Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission
hydraulic torque converter and planetary gears with 3 ratios
max ratio of converter at stall 2, possible manual selection
ratios: I rev 2; 2.500, Il 1.500, Ill 1,
gear lever location: column
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratio: 2.690
CHASSIS
type integral
front and rear auxiliary frames; front suspension: independent, lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
rear: independent, trailing arms, coil springs, auxiliary gas springs, anti-roll bar, automatic levelling control, telescopic dampers.STEERING
rack-and-pinion, servo power steering
right or left-hand drive
turns lock to lock: 3.25.BRAKES
disc (diameter 11 in, 27.9 cm), front internal radial fins
dual circuit, servo hydraulic
swept area: front 227 sq in, 1,464 sq cm
swept area: rear 286 sq in, 1,845 sq cm
swept area: total 513 sq in, 3,309 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
12 V
68 Ah battery
90 A alternator
Lucas transistorized distributor
4 headlamps, 2 front and 2 rear fog lamps.DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 120.47 in, 306 cm;
front and rear track: 60.63 in, 154 cm
length: 209.05 in, 531 cm
width: 74.41 in, 189 cm
height: 58.66 in, 149 cm
ground clearance: 6.50 in, 16.5 cm
weight: 5,052 1b, 2,291 kg.
fuel tank: 23.5 imp gal, 28.2 US gal, 107 1.© Motor car History
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Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Maintenance and Service Guide (1984-1992)
Fuel type: 98 oct petrol
Engine oil change: 16.5 imp pt, 19.9 US pt, 9.4 1, SAE 20W-50, change every 6,000 miles, 9,700 km
Cooling system: 16 litres 18.6 pt
Automatic transmission: 18.6 imp pt, 22.4 US pt, 10.6 1, Dexron, change every 24,000 miles, 38,600 km
Final drive: 4.5 imp pt, 5.3 US pt, 2.5 1, SAE 90 EP, change every 24,000 miles, 38,600 km
Hydrailic systems automatic levelling control 4 litres 7 ptchange every 20,000 miles, 32,000 km
Power steering: 0.74 litres 1.33 pints
Greasing: every 12,000 miles, 19,300 km, 5 points
Spark plug: NGK BPR 5ES;
Valve timing: 26° 60° 68° 18°
Tyre pressure: front 27 psi, 1.9 atm, rear 35 psi, 2.5 atm.
Width of rims: 6'
tyres. 235/70 VR x 16
Carrying capacity: 1,014 1b, 460 kg
Fuel tank capacity 106 litres
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