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BENTLEY TURBO Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (895 in the latest data).
Rarer than 36% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the TURBO
The Bentley Turbo R is a high-performance automobile which was produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1985 to 1999. The "R" stood for "roadholding", to set it apart from its predecessor. It initially inherited the turbocharged engine from the Mulsanne Turbo and also sported a retuned suspension and wider tyres on aluminium alloy wheels, a first for a Bentley. From the 1987 model year (20,000 series chassis numbers), however, the Turbo R's V8 engine was retuned with fuel injection for added torque. Motor Trend called the Turbo R "the first Bentley in decades deserving of the famous name" in their...
BENTLEY TURBO — questions & answers
How many BENTLEY TURBO are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 895 BENTLEY TURBO were still registered in the UK — 370 licensed and on the road, plus 525 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BENTLEY TURBO rare?
The BENTLEY TURBO is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (895), making it rarer than 36% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BENTLEY TURBO increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BENTLEY TURBO on UK roads rose by 9 (1.0%).
What fuel do most BENTLEY TURBO use?
Most BENTLEY TURBO run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg), diesel.
When did the BENTLEY TURBO peak?
The BENTLEY TURBO peaked at 963 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.