Verified Performance Tests i Results are sourced from independently published instrumented tests. Manufacturer estimates are excluded. Read our methodology. Updated Jul 2026 · 2 production runs

Bentley Turbo 0–60 Times

The Bentley Turbo 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and more.

The fastest tested production Bentley Turbo is the 1994 Bentley Turbo R Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Bentley Turbo is the 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan, which took 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 87.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Across the 2 verified production tests of the Bentley Turbo, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.05 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.45 seconds at 90.00 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.40sec 1994 R Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.05sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.45sec @ 90.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.70sec 1989 R Sedan
1994 Bentley Turbo

Across 2 verified production runs, the Bentley Turbo ranges from 6.40 to 7.70 seconds 0–60, with a 7.05-second average.

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Bentley Turbo 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
SZ 1985–1997 7.05s 6.40s — 1994 R Sedan 2 The SZ generation (1985–1997) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1994 R Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 296 to 385 hp across 6.75L Turbo V8 configurations.
SZ 1985–1997
Avg 0–60 7.05s
Fastest 6.40s
Tests 2
1994 R Sedan
The SZ generation (1985–1997) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1994 R Sedan at 6.40 seconds. Output ranged from 296 to 385 hp across 6.75L Turbo V8 configurations.
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Bentley Turbo 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 production tests · 2 years
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1994 Bentley Turbo

1 production run
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
1994 Bentley Turbo R Sedan
6.40sec 0–60
14.90s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
6.75L Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
Horsepower
385 hp
Torque
553 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,300 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
10 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2 production runs
1994 Bentley Turbo R Sedan

1989 Bentley Turbo

1 production run
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan
7.70sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
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0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
6.75L Turbo V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
3A
Horsepower
296 hp
Torque
487 lb-ft
Curb Weight
5,400 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.2 lbs/hp
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2 production runs
1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan

How we verify Bentley Turbo performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Bentley Turbo trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Bentley Turbo 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Bentley Turbo performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production Bentley Turbo on record is the 1994 Bentley Turbo R Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.90 seconds at 93.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Bentley Turbo is the 1989 Bentley Turbo R Sedan, which takes 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Bentley Turbo reaches 60 mph in 7.05 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.45 seconds at roughly 90.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Bentley Turbo can do, not a single marketing claim.

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