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| Bentley Mulsanne (2011) | |
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| Bentley | |
| aka | Project Kimberley New Grand Bentley |
| Production | 2010 (expected) |
| Class | Ultra-Luxury |
| Body Style | 4-door, 5-seat Sedan |
| Length | 219.49 in (5575 mm) |
| Width | 75.80 in (1926 mm) |
| Height | 60.01 in (1526 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 128.60 in (3266 mm) |
| Weight | 5700 lb (2585 kg) |
| Transmission | ZF 8-speed paddle-shifted Manumatic, RWD |
| Engine | 6.75 litre (6750 cc) twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Power | 505 hp (512 PS, 377 kW) @ 4200 rpm 752 lb-ft (1020 Nm) of torque @ 1750 rpm |
| Similar | Rolls-Royce Phantom |
| Designer | Dirk van Braeckel |
The Bentley Mulsanne (codenamed New Grand Bentley) is the official name of the new Ultra-Luxury flagship car offered by British manufacturer Bentley Motors Limited.. The new model, replaces the aging Arnage that has been spearheading the lineup since 1998. It will go head to head with the Rolls-Royce Phantom and the Maybach 62.
There is wild speculation as well regarding the engine as the Arnage's 6.75 litre V8 is even more archaic, going on for over 50 years. Some sources claim that the venerable British workhorse will either be replaced or supplemented by ones from Audi, including the V12 TDI.
See Autopedia's comprehensive Bentley Mulsanne (2011) Review.
Recent Changes[]
- As expected, the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance played host to the introduction of the new flagship Bentley. Called the Bentley Mulsanne, the Arnage replacement is about eleven inches longer than the Flying Spur, revives the historic Mulsanne name and redesigned carte blanche. The car borrows styling elements from the historic 8-liter Bentleys from the brand's pre-Rolls-Royce days (especially in the headlamp arrangement) and the Bentley Brooklands. Underneath the bonnet is a V8, however, details such as horsepower figures or if the new engine retains the classic 6.75 litre displacement are still under wraps until the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. [1]
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| US$285,000 (excl. tax and delivery) |
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The Mulsanne is available in 114 paint colours that include everything from unusual heritage colours, special satin and pearlescent finishes and duo-tone combinations. The bespoke Bentley Mulliner customization program expands that range to infinite.
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- Main article: Bentley Mulsanne (1980)
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News and References
- The house of the Winged B teases the New Grand Bentley (w/VIDEO)
- Grand Bentley: Yet Another Dark Teaser Shot
- New Grand Bentley Teaser video No.5
- VIDEO: New Grand Bentley teaser reveals round headlights, big grille are the real deal
- Monterey 2009: Introducing the Bentley Mulsanne
- Live from Pebble Beach: 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
- Bentley Mulsanne: It's Definitely Big
- Bentley Mulsanne Unveiled at Pebble Beach
- VIDEO: 2011 Bentley Mulsanne No1 Auctioned for $500,000
- Frankfurt 2009: Bentley Mulsanne makes 752 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. 'Nuff said
- What Price One-Upmanship? 2011 Bentley Mulsanne available from $285,000
- Bentley Mulsanne specs finally revealed in detail
- Bentley Mulsanne Engine Detailed
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