I have been offered a Bentley Turbo R, 1990 with a factory installed ZYTEC ENGINE/INTERCOOLER, 410 bhp. Does anyone know anything about these engines compared to the standard Turbo?
Regards
Eleanor
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I know that the bodywork rusts just like any other car - so check very carefully in all the usual places. The engines are relatively simple and therefore reliable.
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When you are spending this sort of money, consult an independent Rolls/Bentley specialist and get a pre-purchase inspection done. A couple of hundred pounds for a thorough going over could save you thousands later on.
Unfortunately I suspect most Backroomers don't have a great deal of knowledge about the intricacies of high powered Bentley engines! Although I am sure many would be keen to experience some ;)
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According to Glass's Guide Checkbook, the ZYTEK engine management system and intercooler was introduced as standard kit to the Turbo R and Azure in July 1995, boosting power from 384bhp to (they don't say what). Eleanor's potential purchase would seem to be an earlier incarnation but, because she's posting from the States, it must be catalysed. Anyway, it's pukka kit.
HJ
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