Performance Review: Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley Mulsanne Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R is the 4 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Bentley Mulsanne has a 6750cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Mulsanne shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mulsanne's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2410 kgs (5313 lbs) this makes the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R in the same weight category as the 2020 Bentley Bentayga 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley Mulsanne shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 6750cc 16V V8 engine produces 320 bhp (238 kW) @ 4200 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo V8 throws out 455 lb-ft (616.8 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (460 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bentley Mulsanne you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (157.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley Mulsanne.

The Bentley Mulsanne has a Power to weight ratio of 132.7 bhp per ton and 188.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Mulsanne competing with the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (157.7 bhp per ton) or the 1992 BMW 7 Series 740i E32 (157.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bentley Mulsanne generating around 188.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 (213.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1986 Ferrari 208 Turbo 2.0L V8 (213.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs) the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mulsanne and the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Bentley Mulsanne on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.11 secs @ 84.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (16.04 secs), the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (16.06 secs), and the 1989 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (16.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R has a maximum speed of 137mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Mulsanne equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R then how about the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), or the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (148 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Mulsanne Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

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