Mulsanne-based Bentley Turbo R to return?

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2011 Bentley Mulsanne - Click above for high-res image gallery

According to Auto Express, Bentley may be working on a new version of its legendary Turbo R coupe. Word is that the new Turbo R would be a luxury super coupe based on the Mulsanne, packing close to 600 horsepower from a tuned version of the sedan's twin-turbo 6.75-liter V8.

If Bentley builds the car, we could see it as early as 2013, possibly designed very similar to what you'd imagine a two-door Mulsanne would look like. Bentley is still mum on whether the car will be built, but if it is, it could serve as a fitting replacement for the aging Brooklands.

At this point, the Turbo R is still purely theoretical; with no confirmation about its existence, it's hard to say for sure when it will debut or what it will actually look like. Look for more updates as they arrive.


Gallery: 2011 Bentley Mulsanne: Review



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[Source: Auto Express]Mulsanne-based Bentley Turbo R to return? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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