Bentley Turbo R: a Perfect British Blend of Prestige, Power and Luxury | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

In this latest episode of Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, join Iain Tyrrell as he delves into the world of one of the most imposing and luxurious vehicles of the mid-1990s, the Bentley Turbo R. This episode kicks off with a fascinating look into the intertwined histories of Bentley and Iain Tyrrell, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Bentley Turbo R—a vehicle that combines serious road presence with unmatched luxury, featuring the finest Connolly Leather and wood veneers. Iain takes us through the Turbo R's lineage, tracing its origins back to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S series, through to the T-series and Mulsanne, highlighting its evolution into the turbocharged marvel it is today. For those considering this classic as their next acquisition, Iain provides indispensable buying tips, pointing out what to watch for in a prospective purchase. The episode takes an exciting turn as Iain, with his toolkit in hand, gives us a rare glimpse under the hood, revealing the huge induction system powering the Turbo R's turbocharged engine. The journey wouldn't be complete without a test drive, and Iain does just that, taking the Bentley for a spin on his test route, demonstrating its exceptional ability to absorb bumps, a testament to its engineering marvel. For enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, this episode is not just a review, but a deep dive into the heritage, luxury, and engineering prowess of the Bentley Turbo R, presented with the insight and expertise only Iain Tyrrell can provide. #BentleyTurboR #ClassicCars #LuxuryCars #AutomotiveHistory #BritishCars Video links: Bentley S2 - https://youtu.be/tmqY1QJ84kg Rolls-Royce Camargue - https://youtu.be/NjfnhtlF66E This video was brought to you by Howden - https://www.astonlark.com/tyrrellsworkshop Follow Iain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/ An Aviant Digital Media Production Chapters 00:00 The fascinating history of the Bentley Turbo R 07:59 Nerdy suspension details 12:25 The Bentley Turbo R 20:59 What lies under the cover? 22:59 Interior and buyers tip 25:14 The best leather interior? 25:54 Bentley Turbo R Roadtest = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = IMAGE CREDITS Sourced from Wikimedia Commons unless otherwise stated. Title: Ulrich Eichhorn Creator: RudolfSimon Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: VW acquires Bentley Motor Cars Ltd Creator: Volkswagen AG Source: VW Annual Report 2012 Licence: Fair Use Title: 2005 Bentley Continental GT [Cropped] Creator: Spanish Coches Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Bentley Motors, Crewe Creator: Graham Shaw Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Creator: Charles01 Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: 1936-38 Opel Kadett unibody Creator: Alexander Plushev Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I (1973) LWB Creator: Muc allach Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Bentley Camargue Creator: Unknown Source: www.rrsilvershadow.com Licence: Fair Use Title: 1976 Jaguar XJ12C Broadspeed Creator: Edvvc Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Bentley Mulsanne Turbo in blue Creator: Charles01 Licence: Public Domain Title: 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Creator: Lesfield Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Bentley Mulsanne Creator: nakhon100 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Mulsane straight, 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans Creator: Jakob Ebrey / United Autosports Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: 1983 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo Creator: Calreyn88 Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: A18 from Kate's Cottage to Creg-ny-Baa, Isle of Man Creator: Chris Gunns Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Creator: Kieran White from Manchester, England Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Bentley Speed Six Creator: Neil Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: 1987 Bentley Turbo R Creator: Stahlkocher Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: 1997 Bentley Turbo R Creator: Calreyn88 Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Bentley Mulsanne 2012 Creator: Charles01 Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Bentley Turbo RT Creator: MrWalkr Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Hydra-Matic 4L80 transmission Creator: Michael Barera Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Beverly Hills Cop - Banana in tailpipe Creator: © Paramount Pictures Licence: Fair Use Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Creator: HenkvD Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Thermostat Creator: Unknown Source: Flying Spares Licence: Fair Use Title: Bentley Brooklands Creator: Abxbay Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: 1998 Bentley Continental R Creator: Jagvar Licence: Public Domain Title: 1972 Jaguar XJ12, 5343cc V12 Creator: Charles01 Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Jaguar XJ12 Vanden Plas Creator: dave_7 from Canada Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Creator: Herranderssvensson Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 LICENCE LINKS CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/