FUTURE MODELS: Bentley Mulsanne — elegance on wheels
by Motor News Reporter,
2016-03-03 06:27:35.0
BENTLEY used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil its new Mulsanne model range. Handcrafted in England, the new range comprises the Mulsanne, the performance-focused Mulsanne Speed and the all-new, ultra-luxurious Mulsanne extended wheelbase which features airline-style luxury seats.
Incorporating styling revisions to give the brand’s flagship a fresh, modern appearance the range also benefits from new state-of-the-art chassis technologies, while advanced onboard features augment the trademark luxury of the model.
"The Mulsanne is the epitome of Bentley’s DNA — exquisite, individual and powerful," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors. "It defines luxury in the automotive world and offers a unique Bentley blend of luxury and performance.
"The three distinct handcrafted models are now available. The Mulsanne, with its understated elegance and sporting purpose, remains the consummate luxury limousine; the Mulsanne Speed is the pinnacle of luxury and performance thanks to its immense power, torque and refinement; and now the Mulsanne extended wheelbase, with its airline-style seats and rear-passenger bias, becomes the new benchmark in automotive comfort."
The company also used the show to unveil the Flying Spur V8 S. Sitting between the current Flying Spur V8 and the family flagship W12 model, the performance-focused V8 S develops 388kW and 680Nm.
Complementing this power is new responsive suspension tuning which aims to improve handling and body control, while the aluminium double-wishbone front and trapezoidal multilink rear self-levelling air suspension with continuous damping control ensure that refinement is maintained.
The exterior features dark and sporting revisions. Bentley’s iconic matrix grille is black as standard with an exclusive body-coloured insert which, along with optional dark-tint front lamps and a Beluga gloss rear diffuser, gives the vehicle a more dramatic on-road presence.
Inside the cabin, styling is matched to the sportier exterior aesthetic and includes piano-black interior and three-spoke sports steering wheel as standard.
Tuned for power, Bentley’s 4.0l twin-turbo V8 S engine develops an additional 15kW, developing 388kW compared to its V8 sibling’s 373kW. Combined with the 680Nm, the company claims a 0.3 second faster sprint time to 60mph and a top speed of 306km/h. Power is delivered to the road via all-wheel drive with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split.
Not surprisingly though, most of the attention at the Geneva show was reserved for the production version of the Bentayga, the brand’s first super luxury SUV which will be in SA later this year.
Changes to the Mulsanne give it a more modern appearance. Picture: NEWSPRESS UK
BENTLEY used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil its new Mulsanne model range. Handcrafted in England, the new range comprises the Mulsanne, the performance-focused Mulsanne Speed and the all-new, ultra-luxurious Mulsanne extended wheelbase which features airline-style luxury seats.
Incorporating styling revisions to give the brand’s flagship a fresh, modern appearance the range also benefits from new state-of-the-art chassis technologies, while advanced onboard features augment the trademark luxury of the model.
"The Mulsanne is the epitome of Bentley’s DNA — exquisite, individual and powerful," said Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors. "It defines luxury in the automotive world and offers a unique Bentley blend of luxury and performance.
"The three distinct handcrafted models are now available. The Mulsanne, with its understated elegance and sporting purpose, remains the consummate luxury limousine; the Mulsanne Speed is the pinnacle of luxury and performance thanks to its immense power, torque and refinement; and now the Mulsanne extended wheelbase, with its airline-style seats and rear-passenger bias, becomes the new benchmark in automotive comfort."
The company also used the show to unveil the Flying Spur V8 S. Sitting between the current Flying Spur V8 and the family flagship W12 model, the performance-focused V8 S develops 388kW and 680Nm.
Complementing this power is new responsive suspension tuning which aims to improve handling and body control, while the aluminium double-wishbone front and trapezoidal multilink rear self-levelling air suspension with continuous damping control ensure that refinement is maintained.
The exterior features dark and sporting revisions. Bentley’s iconic matrix grille is black as standard with an exclusive body-coloured insert which, along with optional dark-tint front lamps and a Beluga gloss rear diffuser, gives the vehicle a more dramatic on-road presence.
Inside the cabin, styling is matched to the sportier exterior aesthetic and includes piano-black interior and three-spoke sports steering wheel as standard.
Tuned for power, Bentley’s 4.0l twin-turbo V8 S engine develops an additional 15kW, developing 388kW compared to its V8 sibling’s 373kW. Combined with the 680Nm, the company claims a 0.3 second faster sprint time to 60mph and a top speed of 306km/h. Power is delivered to the road via all-wheel drive with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split.
Not surprisingly though, most of the attention at the Geneva show was reserved for the production version of the Bentayga, the brand’s first super luxury SUV which will be in SA later this year.
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