The Bentley Mulsanne is the marques flagship grand tourer inspired by the company founder W.O. Bentley’s crowning achievement in 1930, the 8-litre. Nearly 80 years later, while paying respect to this illustrious past, the new Bentley Mulsanne powered by a V8 engine is a thoroughly modern statement of luxury driving and grand touring. Conceived, styled and engineered entirely at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe.
The entire body of the Mulsanne is sculpted to create rich design contrasts. It appears to be solid, as if sculpted from a single block, yet simultaneously graceful and elegant. The Mulsanne’s interior has an authentic feel, created through the skills of the craftspeople in Crewe. The highest quality wood veneer, leather hides and solid stainless steel brightware are used, along with deeper pile carpets, which have been specially created to offer an unparalleled level of comfort. To bring out a richer leather smell, Bentley reverted to a traditional tanning process, using ancient cabinet-making techniques.
The Mulsanne also retains classic Bentley heritage and styling cues such as its bullseye air vents and mixes them with the latest in 21st-century craftsmanship. A solid ‘ring of wood’ encases the entire cabin, drawing the occupants into unparalleled surroundings, while all-new glass-like switchgear is inspired by the classic Bentley interiors of yesteryear. However, don’t be deceived by this classic look, beneath the surface you’ll find the best technology available, from advanced electronic systems to four-zone air conditioning and state-of-the-art soundproofing. Music enthusiasts will love Bentley’s latest premium audio system, designed exclusively for the Bentley Mulsanne by Naim®, a British company recognised by audiophiles as a world-class purveyor of specialist sound systems.
The Mulsanne achieves the massive torque trademark of every grand Bentley through its V8 engine - a remarkable 6 ¾-litre, 90-degree, all-new 505bhp engineering marvel that generates 1020Nm of torque. All the major building blocks of the engine are new and have been designed to optimise performance. They also contribute towards meeting three key objectives: maximising torque, refinement and efficiency. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than in the introduction of two new electro-mechanical control systems: cam phasing and variable displacement. The pioneering use of these two technologies in combination allows the Mulsanne’s engine management system not only to actively adjust the V8’s breathing, but to effectively throttle back four of the cylinders entirely, independently of the others, when not required. This ability to finely control the engine’s fuel-air intake and timing allows for the maximum availability of huge amounts of torque. At the same time, it ensures that the engine operates in as economical and refined a manner as possible when more relaxed motoring is the order of the day. Variable displacement also has a significant effect on the new engine’s fuel consumption thanks to its ability to idle four of the eight cylinders when cruising. This, in conjunction with the new eight-speed automatic transmission with quick-shift, reduces CO2 emissions and offers a potential 15 per cent saving in fuel compared to the previous V8.
Exterior Highlights Include:
Exterior Paint - Of the 100 range, 28 have been specially selected for the Muslanne Collection with 2 brand new colours which compliment the styling of Mulsanne and are offered at no extra cost
All-new Body Structure and Styling - New architecture was designed specifically for this car using aerospace technology, including Steel Monocoque making the car body lighter and stiffer
Stainless Steel Matrix Grille - Laser cut, solid stainless steel matrix with a bright polished finish
Winged ‘B’ Badge to Radiator Shell - 2D bright badge to radiator grille surround with white Bentley “B” on black background
Stainless Steel Door Handles - Industry first stainless steel door handles with keyless entry technology, along with knurled area to rear for improved tactility
State of the art Headlamps with Heritage Influence – Superior road vision with incredible main beam power thanks to LED and gas-discharge technology
Interior Highlights Include:
Satellite Navigation - New 3G Sat Nav system with 7 digit Post Code destination entry and 3D maps and city views.
4-Zone Air Conditioning - All new full 4-zone air conditioning including rear unit and control centre
iPod / Mp3 / Media Player Connectivity and Storage - Dedicated hide-lined storage for Mp3 players and other media devices. Integrated connection with MMI system
Audio - 6 channel amplifier integrated in 3G MMI system, 2 DSP modes and 14 unique Bentley speakers.
Telephone - Operated via the infotainment system, the steering wheel controls or via voice command. Bluetooth with SIM reader in the MMI unit and wireless handset in front centre console (Market Dependent.)
New Veneer – 9 veneer choices at launch including an all new veneer sourced specifically for the car; Sapelli Pommele. This veneer features a very distinctive pattern and is the first Bentley veneer to be sourced from Africa.
Glass-Effect Switches - Classic Bentley design flavour is captured through the use of all-new glasseffect switchgear, completely unique to the Bentley Mulsanne.
Hide - Traditional tanning process incorporating a heritage recipe providing a heritage-led feel and smell. Richer, warmer leather smell to the interior with a softer, more supple feel. A choice of 24 main hide colours are available, 3 of which are new and have been specifically developed to complement the new exterior colours.
For more information on the Bentley Mulsanne, please contact a member of our sales team.
Broughtons of Cheltenham: Tel: 01242 515374 Bentley Pangbourne: Tel: 0118 976 6363 Broughtons of Surrey: Tel: 01932 359600
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