The 4L80E is an old GM transmission dating back to the 50s then called the turbo 400. It’s been used in other luxury cars such as the Ferrari 400i. The transmission is popular with cheap GM LS engine builds as it was mated to the truck versions of the LS engines where most of the LS swap engines come from and is known for its durability and strength. It’s slow and cheap but very strong.
The 4L80-E (and similar 4L85-E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. Designed for longitudinal engine configurations, the series included 4 forward gears. It was the 4-speed electronically commanded evolution of the 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400, first produced in October 1963. 4L80-Es were optioned only in Chevrolet/GMC pickups, vans, and commercial vehicles, and the Hummer H1. It was also adopted by Rolls-Royce in 1991 and modified after extensive testing,and used initially in the Bentley Continental R, and subsequently other Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
I am on my tenth Bentley Turbo R. These are great cars, but, you have to drive them…don’t let them sit. The engine in this car….is 355 horsepower 553 ft. Lbs I think…the engine in my 1997 Turbo R is 385 horsepower and 569 ft. Lbs of torque. These are low revving, high torque cars. These engines never run out of power. The best description would be like riding down the runway in a jet, a 7x7…car just pushes you back in the seat.
@@sprezzatura8755 Hi, 1989, 1996,1997 and then the 1998 Bentley Turbo RT. Horsepower in order 325, 386 and 400.
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It desperately needs new springs to the front. It sits much too low because of weakened springs, like most of SZ models do. I did it on mine, and it makes a completely different appearance! 😊
Lots of great footage here and one of the prettiest Bentleys of the 90s. Will you be back in HK regularly?
Thanks! Yes certainly I will be back regularly!
The 4L80E is an old GM transmission dating back to the 50s then called the turbo 400. It’s been used in other luxury cars such as the Ferrari 400i. The transmission is popular with cheap GM LS engine builds as it was mated to the truck versions of the LS engines where most of the LS swap engines come from and is known for its durability and strength. It’s slow and cheap but very strong.
Thanks for the info! It drove rather well!
The 4L80-E (and similar 4L85-E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. Designed for longitudinal engine configurations, the series included 4 forward gears. It was the 4-speed electronically commanded evolution of the 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400, first produced in October 1963. 4L80-Es were optioned only in Chevrolet/GMC pickups, vans, and commercial vehicles, and the Hummer H1. It was also adopted by Rolls-Royce in 1991 and modified after extensive testing,and used initially in the Bentley Continental R, and subsequently other Rolls-Royce and Bentley vehicles.
I am on my tenth Bentley Turbo R. These are great cars, but, you have to drive them…don’t let them sit. The engine in this car….is 355 horsepower 553 ft. Lbs I think…the engine in my 1997 Turbo R is 385 horsepower and 569 ft. Lbs of torque. These are low revving, high torque cars. These engines never run out of power. The best description would be like riding down the runway in a jet, a 7x7…car just pushes you back in the seat.
Spot on!
What is your favorite year (or years) for the Bentley Turbo R? Thank you.
@@sprezzatura8755 Hi, 1989, 1996,1997 and then the 1998 Bentley Turbo RT. Horsepower in order 325, 386 and 400.
It desperately needs new springs to the front. It sits much too low because of weakened springs, like most of SZ models do. I did it on mine, and it makes a completely different appearance! 😊
Racing suspension!
Nice car! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
Great car - thanks for making the video.
Glad you enjoyed!
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