Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley Mulsanne with optional “Flying B” hood ornament.
Overview
Manufacturer	Bentley Motors Ltd
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Designer	Dirk van Braeckel[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan
Layout	FR layout
Doors	4
Powertrain
Engine	6.75 L twin-turbo L Series V8
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,266 mm (128.6 in)[2]
Length	5,575 mm (219.5 in)[2]
Width	1,926 mm (75.8 in) (w/mirrors: 2,208 mm (86.9 in))[2]
Height	1,521 mm (59.9 in)[2]
Curb weight	2,650 kg (5,850 lb)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor	Arnage

Interior view

wooden dashboard with steel A/C vent

Rear interior view

Mulsanne (2010-)

The new Mulsanne was unveiled at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance,followed by 2009 Frankfurt motor show,2010 North American International Auto Show, 2012 Qatar International Motor Show.

The first vehicle produced, with chassis number 00001, was sold in 2009 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach auction for USD$500,000 (USD$550,000 after buyer premium) to an undisclosed bidder. Deliveries to the UK began in Summer 2010.

Features include stainless steel knobs on the dashboard that control the vent plungers are electronic micro switches that control electric servos. The feedback remains that of a metal rod to control the damper.

Customers have a choice of 114 paint colors, 21 carpet colors, nine wood veneers, and 24 interior leather hides, as well as specify a custom color scheme. The rear seating area may be configured to accommodate either 2 or 3 passengers. Optional is a Naim 2200 watt audio system with MP3, Bluetooth, and an MMI capability.

Winter accessories were introduced in 2011. In 2012 several new features were made available on the MY 2013: new optional Bentley-designed luxury bottle cooler and rear cabin storage area with space for two full-size Champagne bottles in a canted position, three hand‑blown and hand-cut lead crystal champagne flutes with white LED accent lighting (designed by David Redman of London), 21-inch 5-spoke Sports alloy wheel, optional tinted glass sunroof in the front cabin.

2013 equipment update

The 2013 enhanced Mulsanne was unveiled in 2013 Geneva International Motor Show.

Comfort specification includes new comfort headrests with manually adjustable wings for lateral support, new footrests with trimmed in flat-cut cabin carpet and hide to match each individual vehicle, fine duck down filled loose cushions seat, new rear door armrest storage compartment as standard.

Premiere Specification includes ambient interior mood lighting, bright stainless steel external trim, flying ‘B’ radiator mascot, rear view camera, seat ventilation and massage function and a veneered iPod drawer.

Entertainment specification includes picnic tables with iPad and keyboard compartment, an adjustable screen angle with an anti-trap sensor; 2 8-inch LCD headrest screens 20 GB hard drive and DVD player (played through a ‘Naim for Bentley’ premium audio system), two sets of bluetooth headphones and a remote control.