Bentley presented its flagship in the form of a 530-horsepower Mulsanne, whose speedometer exceeds the magical 300 km/h mark and stops five times higher. This is ensured by the handmade 6.75-liter biturbo V8, which develops a truck-load of 1,100 Nm of torque, and at the same time is a good tenth more economical than its less powerful brother.
English renowned manufacturer of hand-built cars Bentley is before premiere in Paris presented his parade horse, who hears the name Mulsanne speed.
Unlike the standard large sedan of this name, it has an engine under the hood 25 more sparkling crows, which it produces hand built six and three quarter liter twin turbo V8 gas station, and at the same time it also develops truck 1,100 Nm the largest of torque. This is enough for this colossal sedan with weight 2,685 kg, pulls to the end 305 km/h, and covers the hundred between the gauges in everything 4.9 seconds.
Not that this would matter to potential owners, but the engineers at Bentley also wrote in the presentation of the model that the Mulsanne Speed 13 percent more economical than standard Mulsanne, however, record economy should not be expected, as it is capable of average consumption, as specified by the factory 14.6-liter, but it is expected that the consumption will be around 20.
The fast Mulsanne can be recognized on the outside by its darker shade gray color clothed "radiator grille", and the bumper bites a bit more aggressively against the asphalt. The image of the side "gills" is also more aggressive, and both the front and rear lights have a slightly darker background. They are also an inch larger rims, which now measure just 21-inch, and they also got a finish similar to that of the aforementioned engine mask.
There is still a bit of fluff in the rear a larger pair of dual exhaust pipes with an equally darker gray finish than the standard Mulsanne. There are also special badges about the version on the side of the vehicle.
Inside, the speed got a special two-tone combination of leather upholstery, which surrounds practically everything possible, and it is also special finishing stitch. Piano black finishes are complemented by carbon fiber inserts. In addition, he also got a "fast" Mulsanne adaptive air sports suspension and steering.
Buyers will available already this winter in one of four new body colors, and the price remains a closely guarded secret until the premiere in Paris.
More information:
bentleymotors.com/mulsannespeed