Along with its predecessor, the Mulsanne Turbo, the Turbo R was the car that revived Bentley. It galvanised interest in the brand and arguably made it desirable enough to attract Volkswagen money. The SZ Series of Bentleys and Rolls-Royces were supremely luxurious, but the Turbo R injected the life that was so needed into the range.


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Sources:
Graham Hull, ‘Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001’ (2014).
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‘Rolls Royce Silver Spirit’ website is referenced by the SZ Owners’ Club.