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Written by Vijay Pattni
Let"s talk about Bentley. The company has announced a brand new Mulsanne, and three of them too: the regular" car (if you can ever call it that), the Speed", and the Extended Wheelbase" models.All three get a new, redesigned front with a stainless steel grille 80mm wider than before, you"re unlikely to miss it as well as LED headlights, a new one-piece bumper, radiator shell and bonnet. Swing around the back, and Bentley aficionados will spot the new rear lights and a new bumper, while inside, the seats come fluted" or quilted", are decked out in soft-touch leather and available in 24 hues. Truly, it is very sumptuous in there.The engine too is a peach, though it remains unchanged from the last Bentley Mulsanne. Which means a 6.75-litre V8 with 505bhp, 752lb ft of torque, an eight-speed automatic gearbox and the ability to go from 0-60mph in just 5.1 seconds. Top speed? A stocky 184mph.With smoothness in mind, there are active engine mounts and suspension bushes this time around, plus noise-absorbing tyres, all allied to air suspension with four modes. Oh, and there"s also lots of connectivity, a whopping-great audio system and some exceptional interior detailing.Next up, is the Extended Wheelbase edition Mulsanne, which adds 250mm of rear-seat legroom. Those rear seats also get electronic leg rests, while there"s a centre console separating both rear seats, electric curtains and a sunroof. Lovely.
Date written: 2 Mar 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2392
Let"s talk about Bentley. The company has announced a brand new Mulsanne, and three of them too: the regular" car (if you can ever call it that), the Speed", and the Extended Wheelbase" models.All three get a new, redesigned front with a stainless steel grille 80mm wider than before, you"re unlikely to miss it as well as LED headlights, a new one-piece bumper, radiator shell and bonnet. Swing around the back, and Bentley aficionados will spot the new rear lights and a new bumper, while inside, the seats come fluted" or quilted", are decked out in soft-touch leather and available in 24 hues. Truly, it is very sumptuous in there.The engine too is a peach, though it remains unchanged from the last Bentley Mulsanne. Which means a 6.75-litre V8 with 505bhp, 752lb ft of torque, an eight-speed automatic gearbox and the ability to go from 0-60mph in just 5.1 seconds. Top speed? A stocky 184mph.With smoothness in mind, there are active engine mounts and suspension bushes this time around, plus noise-absorbing tyres, all allied to air suspension with four modes. Oh, and there"s also lots of connectivity, a whopping-great audio system and some exceptional interior detailing.Next up, is the Extended Wheelbase edition Mulsanne, which adds 250mm of rear-seat legroom. Those rear seats also get electronic leg rests, while there"s a centre console separating both rear seats, electric curtains and a sunroof. Lovely.
Date written: 2 Mar 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 2392