The Bentley Turbo R is a high performance car manufactured by Bentley Motors Limited in between the years 1985-1997.

The Bentley Turbo R is the predecessor of Mulsanne Turbo and the Bentley Turbo R features the Mulsanne’s bodywork.

The Bentley Turbo R featured a 6.75L Rolls-Royce V8 engine with Bosch MK-Motronic injection and three speed automatic transmission. The engine delivered an output power of 296 hp and 486.8 lb-ft torque. It was priced at $145,000.

The car also featured tuned dampers at the front and rear and a Panhard rod.

The only version in the Bentley Turbo R is the “New Turbo R” launched in the year 1995. The only changes compared to the Bentley Turbo R are it featured a four speed automatic transmission and Zytec fuel injection.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: – 4-door Coupe
Configuration: – Front Engine
Engine: – 6.75L Rolls-Royce V8
Torque: – 486.8 lb-ft
Horsepower: – 296 hp
Transmission: – 3-Speed Automatic and 4-Speed Automatic
Width: – 83.1 inches
Height: – 58.5 inches
Weight: – 5269 lb

Bentley Turbo R Racing at Le Mans

This was produced by Nissan in 2003, and it`s available in 2 versions, first version is FX35 and second FX45. The second version Fx45 uses a 4500 V8 engine (315 Horsepower) with a five speed automatic transmission and the Fx35 is powered by a 3,5 L V6 engine.

In 2006 both of cars (Fx35 and Fx45) were upgraded with new options, the Fx45 engine engages now 320 Horsepower, more with 5 hp.

When we talk about the performance of the Fx series, we must say that Fx35 has a max speed of 137 mp/h, reaches 100 km/h in 7 seconds and Fx45 has a top speed similar with FX 35, but it’s touching 100 Km/h in 6.3 seconds. Similar cars with Fx series are Bmw X5 and Lexus Gx. It`s not a real super car but it’s features makes us think otherwise.

The production of Mercedes Benz CLK CTR started in 1997,25 cars were built for Gt1. The 6 L(6800) V12 engine engages 612 horsepower at 6500 rpm, and the top speed is 200 mph, (340 km/h).
The super car uses a six speed manual transmission and it can reach a speed of 60 mph in 3,8 seconds. Another variant of Mercedes Benz Clk Gtr was a 7,3 V12 similar with other super cars like Zonda or Ferrari.

The McLaren F1 is more than just a fast car. This is a car that has made its stable mark in automotive history.

Having had the advantage with some of the most best and impeccable engineering of its time, it was a watershed moment for the automotive industry, specially when the likes of McLaren, Lambo’s, and a host others continue to push the pedal to the metal.

Specifications

Performance

On the engine department, Murray wanted a naturally aspirated engine that allows it to be more reliable and easy to manipulate. After going through some candidates, the McLaren team settled on a BMW-designed 6.0 liter V12 engine that weighs in at 266 kilograms and yet generates 627 horsepower.

Having a powerful engine means producing a lot of heat on the engine compartment that may damage the carbon fiber parts. McLaren’s solution? They had the compartment plated by gold foil for insulation. Combined with the frame’s light frame, the power to weight ratio of the McLaren F1 can only be described as amazing: 550 horsepower per ton.

It is no secret that one of the most time tested formulas in performance vehicles is to have high power and low weight. It is interesting how the McLaren F1 attained its low weight. For starters, this is the first production car to use a monocoque chassis made out of carbon fiber. In addition, other components of the car such as the body, interior, and all those other parts are made out of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, titanium, and Kevlar just to name a few.

Getting its inspiration from the Honda NSX, they improved the ride quality of the car as to get the perfect balance between handling and comfort, performance and usability. And to top it off, it proves its excellence in safety during a crash while testing, and the test driver, rumored to be wearing just a shirt and shorts, left the crash unscathed.

History

It all started when a car designer by the name of Gordon Murray, the same guy who designed Formula 1 cars for both Brabham and McLaren. Its blueprint was quite simple: it is light, it is streamlined, and it incorporates a host of proprietary technologies that most supercar manufacturers took literally decades to match.

The first thing that you will notice about this car is that it is unconventionally designed. Possessing a unique 3 seater configuration, the driver is situated at the center of the interior, with 2 passenger seats flanked along the back of the driver. This configuration allows for maximum visibility. But there are modifications that were done on this car.

For a very long time, the McLaren F1 had been the world’s fastest car, and even now, it is still very difficult to beat. Zero to 62 mph, it comes in at 3.2 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour comes at 6.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 248 mph. But this car is more than just that. The McLaren F1 has set a standard in the sports car industry.

Featuring many innovative techniques that had been way ahead of its time, it is one of the greatest cars ever built. Indeed, it lived up to Gordon Murray’s dream of building the ultimate road car.

A two door super car, the best automatic transmission car produced by McLaren is the Mercedes Benz Slr Mcaren 722.

The production of Mercedes Benz SLR 722 started in 2006 following the success of the SLR 300, and is based on the W191 Sport car.

Specifications

This super car is powered by a supercharged 5.5 L V8 engine which engages 650 HP at 6500 rpm. The 722 uses an SL-55 AMG engine optimized by the AMG Team by enlarging the cylinders and fuel pump.

In just 3.6 seconds, the MB-McLaren 722 can reach 0 to 60 mph, 124 mph in 10.6 seconds and 186 mph in 28 seconds, the top speed is 208 mph. This Mercedes comes with a 5 speed automatic transmission, in 3 modes: Comfort, Sport and Manual. At 3924 lbs, it is not a heavy car and has many luxury features.

The super car uses carbon ceramic brake discs that provide a better resistance than steel disks. Production of this car is planned to end in 2008.