“Whether sitting in the
back or behind the wheel of the Mulsanne, you cannot ignore the pure
punch of energy unleashed from the Bentley’s
6¾-litre V8 engine.”
stowage drawer with connectors for iPod, USB and much more. Whether sitting in the back or behind the wheel of the Mulsanne, you cannot ignore the pure punch of energy unleashed from the Bentley’s 6¾-litre V8 engine. It guarantees huge power at low revs and self-possessed performance, while maintaining high levels of finesse at any speed. Te powerplant, mated to
an eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddles, delivers 505 bhp - and vast torque (752 lb ft) is delivered at 1750 rpm. Tis spectacular pulling power from just above idle and right across the rev range ensures that with a simple tap of the accelerator you’re instantaneously rewarded with that distinctive, sonorous, V8 burble as well as exceptional acceleration.
Quite simply, the Mulsanne is as near to motoring perfection as you can get. Te only thing that lets it down is a smaller than expected boot but, that aside, very few car manufacturers can offer such a concoction of performance and refinement in a single vehicle. So, if you can afford it – why wouldn’t you want to experience Bentley’s top model? Life’s too short to keep it all in the bank.
Pros ‘N’ Cons • Luxurious
• Powerful • Iconic • Good looking • Small boot
Fast Facts • Max speed: 184 mph
• 0-62 mph: 5.3 secs • Combined mpg: 16.7 • Engine: 6752 ccTwin-turbocharged V8 petrol
• Max. power (bhp): 505 at 4200 rpm • Max. torque (lb/ft): 752 at 1750 rpm • CO2: 393 g/km • Price: £225,900 on the road
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