2016 Bentley Mulsanne Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, For Sale, Interior | Latest Second Hand Bentley Mulsanne Cars 2016

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2016 Bentley Mulsanne Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, For Sale, Interior - The Mulsanne is the best Bentley yet, hand-built to exacting specifications and customizable with nearly anything you can imagine. The iconically styled Mulsanne carries on all the marque's traditions to present a regal, polished face to the world.

New for the 2015 model year was the Mulsanne Speed, a special higher-performance model that nonetheless captures all of the luxury and grace of the standard Mulsanne, while hiding a slightly darker, rowdier side.

Under the hood of the Bentley Mulsanne is a 6.75-liter V-8 engine—an important historical displacement for Bentley—but, like many modern V-8s, wearing a pair of turbochargers. The resulting output is monstrous in standard form: 505 horsepower and 752 pound-feet of torque. The resulting acceleration is brisk, reaching 60 mph from rest in just 5.1 seconds, 100 mph in 11.6 seconds, and a top speed of 184 mph.

Opt for the Mulsanne Speed, however, and you’ll get something even more special—and even quicker. Under the hood lies a very similar 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, but it has been re-worked to deliver greater power with utter smoothness and reliability. The resulting 530 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque give the Mulsanne Speed plenty of, well, speed. Running up to 60 mph happens in 4.8 seconds, 0-100 mph takes 11.1 seconds, and the top speed is 190 mph.

That 811 lb-ft of torque figure also gives the Mulsanne Speed claim to the title of the most twist from any gasoline series production car in the world (now that the Bugatti Veyron’s run is finished).

The eight-speed automatic gearbox in the Mulsanne is smooth in standard form. In the Speed, it’s recalibrated to take advantage of the increase torque.

All Mulsannes get standard self-leveling air suspension with continuous damping control, which handles the car’s 5,919-pound curb weight admirably even in comfort mode, and adjusts to an even more controlled setting with Bentley or, for the Speed, Sport mode selected. When attempting to hustle the large Mulsanne Speed through curvier sections of highway, the Bentley or Sport modes are preferable, as they maintain ride comfort while better enabling the side-to-side transitions required at a brisk pace. In the Mulsanne Speed, Sport mode also adds heft to the steering, improving feel.

Around town, however, Comfort mode is the preferred mode of travel, and here’s where the true brilliance of the Mulsanne Speed shines through: apart from a unique set of wheels (machined from solid blocks of aluminum) and a darker chrome grille, there’s very little visually to distinguish the Mulsanne Speed from the standard Mulsanne; on the road, there’s nothing at all to keep the Mulsanne Speed from accessing all of the comfort and elegance of the standard car—it just holds a little more pace in reserve. In other words, the Speed envelops the standard Mulsanne’s capabilities without sacrificing anything.

Those shared capabilities are impressive, too, and most of them relate to coddling occupants, entertaining them, or getting work done. No fewer than 16 full cow hides constitute the door-to-door, floor-to-ceiling leather upholstery, each hand-selected for its fine grain and feel. Rich wood veneers (typically walnut, but many others are available) wrap around the entire cabin. Finely finished metals lend substance and heft to vent pulls and knobs. Switches and buttons are largely made of glass, another material choice that lends to the air of permanence and substance that abounds in the Mulsanne.

Seating, front and rear, is eminently comfortable, infinitely adjustable, and truly beautiful. Opt for the executive rear seat package and you gain reclining rear seats and iPad-based workstations that fold out of the rear of the front seats. All Mulsannes are available with a bottle cooler (for wine or champagne) with matching flutes that sit between the rear passengers. The front seat is no help-only zone, either: it’s rich and lavish and as well-finished as the rest of the car.

Reading out the standard features list of the Bentley Mulsanne is an exercise in excess, too: a specially-developed, flat-cut and leather-bound carpet ensconces the interior floor, available in 22 colors; 23 seatbelt colors are available, with buckles color-matched to the hides selected; the aforementioned wood, metal, and glass trim and switchgear elements; the driver’s panel’s inverted aviation-style gauges; an 8-inch display for the infotainment system, 14-speaker audio system, and much more.

Other standard and available options include remote rear-seat control of infotainment system; acoustic glazing with infrared reflective layer; rear privacy blinds; front and rear cigar lighters with ashtrays; a pop-out tray with iPhone 5/6 or other smartphone connectivity in the center dash; CD, DVD, SD, and USB inputs; Bluetooth connectivity; and much more.

The 2016 Bentley Mulsanne hasn’t been crash tested by the usual agencies, but it does offer a host of standard safety equipment, including front driver and passenger airbags; head and thorax airbags for front and rear passengers; seatbelts with pyrotechnic pre-tensioners and force limiters; ISOFIX child seat tethers; and a standard interior volumetric alarm system.

If you’re concerned with gas mileage, the Bentley Mulsanne may not be for you: the 2016 model rates 11 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 13 mpg combined. This figure reflects the vast power output and substantial curb weight of the Mulsanne; it does, after all, feature cylinder-deactivation technology to disable four of the eight cylinders while cruising at constant speed.

Price :  Bentley Mulsanne Costs $300,000

Latest Second Hand Bentley Mulsanne Cars 2016

Tipe		Attributes	Price
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 4dr 2012 (61 reg) Saloon Upgrades - Veneered Picnic Tables, Rear Quarter Vanity Mirrors - Veneer Surround, Embroidered Bentley Emblem to All Seats, Veneer Door Panels, 21in Classic Alloy Wheel - Painted, Full …	5,826 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£199,850
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Speed 4dr Auto 2015 (15 reg) Saloon Comfort Specification, Entertainment Specification, Speed Premier Specification, Large Panel Glass Sunroof to Front Cabin, Additional Cradle to Rear for Telephone Privacy Handset, …	7,213 miles Automatic 6.8L Petrol	£189,950
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 4dr 2014 (64 reg) Saloon 1/1 Jack Barclay Mayfair Special Commission Bentley Mulsanne V8 Mulliner with a unique specification and finished in Onyx Black with Beluga hide and Piano Black inlays., Metallic ONYX …	10,300 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£144,950
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 S 4dr 1991 (H reg) Saloon 24 months warranty, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax, BLACK, 1991 H Bentley Mulsanne S MK II Active Ride. Finished in amazing Masons Black with Sports alloys. Cream interior with Cream …	Automatic 6.8L Petrol	£11,250
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 4dr 2013 (63 reg) Saloon 4 seats, BLACK, Black Velvet Paintwork With Linen Diamond Quilted Main Hide Leather and Damson Secondary Hide Complete With Damson Seat Piping And A Dark Stained Burr Walnut Interior …	11,400 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£124,990
	Bentley Mulsanne 4 DOOR SALOON 6.8 1989 (F reg) Saloon LEATHER SEATS 6750CC. RED, TRADE SALE ONLY M.O.T. UNTIL DECEMBER 2016, Our family run garage voted "Britain`s Best Local Garage" Daily Telegraph- Golden Garage Competion, …	216,328 miles Automatic 6.8L Petrol	£5,995
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 4dr 2013 (13 reg) Saloon Arriving this week!!! Very High Specification, Happy to P/X on anything, Cars, Boat, House etc., Upgrades - Cross Stitching, Piano Black Veneer, 21in Classic Alloy Wheel - Polished, …	30,000 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£129,950
	Bentley Mulsanne Saloon V8 Mulliner Driving Spec 4dr Auto 6.8 2014 (64 reg) Saloon Service History, Mulliner Driving Specification, Mulsanne Premier Specification, Rear Seat Entertainment, Ventilated and Massage Seats, Bright Matrix Grilles to Lower Bumper …	10,078 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£144,500
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Mulliner Driving Spec 4DR Auto 2015 (65 reg) Saloon Mulliner Driving Specification with Painted Wheel, Comfort Specification, Premier Specification, Large Panel Glass Sunroof to Front Cabin, Additional Cradle to Rear for Telephone …	4,771 miles Automatic 6.8L Petrol	£189,950
	Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 4dr 2016 (65 reg) Saloon Full leather interior, Satellite Navigation, Air-Conditioning (Automatic), Cruise Control, Vehicle Distance Control, Alloy Wheels (20in), Computer (Driver Information System), In Car …	100 miles Automatic 6.75L Petrol	£199,995

Overview

The style of the Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S -Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and highly prominent, classic round inner headlamps with chrome surrounds, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. The iconic 'Flying B' retractable radiator mascot is available as an option.

The long bonnet, short front overhang and long rear overhang help to convey a sense of power and movement, reinforced by muscular haunches and sharply sculptured lines which flow gracefully from the front wings to the rear. Uniquely designed 20-inch (and optional 21-inch) wheels reinforce the Mulsanne's powerful, sporting stance.

Power to Spare

Of course it wouldn't be a Bentley if it didn't also offer an equally impressive and powerful engine: enter the 6.75-liter V8. Sharing its displacement and minor components with the legendary and historic "six-and-three-quarters" eight-cylinder used in previous Bentley models, the engine otherwise is totally revised for more power and improved fuel economy. The pushrod mill also features two new control systems: cam phasing and, a first for the ultra-luxury sector, a variable displacement setup that can effectively turn the V8 into a four-cylinder to save fuel during light-throttle cruising situations.

The big motor is capable of producing a prodigious 505 horsepower and 752 lb-ft of torque. It is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission that can be controlled with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. Despite the fuel saving measures, the Bentley's firepower and mass can't cheat physics, and fuel economy checks in at 11 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.

An air suspension system with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) creates a refined and comfortable ride at lower speeds, yet can reduce the Mulsanne's ride height automatically at high speeds to reduce lift and improve aerodynamic stability. 

Craftsmanship and Technology Inside

The Mulsanne's cabin offers both old-world opulence and the latest in technology features. It takes over 90 hours to complete, and is finished in high-quality mirror-matched wood veneers, leather hides and hand-finished stainless steel, as well as new touches such as beautiful 'glass' switches.

The upper dashboard houses an 8-inch multimedia screen, positioned unobtrusively behind an electrically operated veneered door, while below sits a stylish, leather-lined media player stowage drawer with connectors for iPod, USB, Mini USB and 3.5mm aux input.

A 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD autochanger is provided as standard while the Naim for Bentley premium audio system may be specified as an option. This forging of two British luxury brands provides customers with the world's most powerful production in-car amplifier with 2200 Watts, eight dedicated DSP modes and 20 custom-made speakers.

A personalized keyless entry system allows multiple pre-programmed configurations and automatically sets radio stations, phone book, seat (including ventilation and massage modes, both front and rear), steering column and seatbelt settings and even the electrically operated rear-seat blinds for side and rear windows. 

The keyless system also operates with the chrome door handles which incorporate touch points to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Mulsanne also features keyless start.

Two option packages are offered. The Comfort Specification dresses up the already opulent interior with super-soft headrests, footrests trimmed in flat-cut carpet and duck down-filled loose cushions. The Entertainment Specification ups the technology quotient by turning the Mulsanne into a WiFi hotspot and adding picnic tables - crafted from solid metal, fine veneer and hide - that are designed to accommodate an iPad and a wireless keyboard.

Twin eight-inch LCD screens incorporated into backs of the front headrests, a 20 GB hard drive and DVD player, a pair of Bluetooth headphones and a remote control are all part of the Entertainment Specification as well.

Buyers seeking the full Bentley ownership experience can order an optional range of bespoke luggage pieces by Italian luggage specialists Schedoni.

Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification
Bentley recently expanded the Mulsanne lineup with a model known as the Mulliner Driving Specification. It uses same engine as the standard Mulsanne, but features a more enthusiast-tuned suspension for improved handling.

Keeping the Mulliner Driving Specification planted to the ground is a unique set of 21-inch wheels, complete with race-derived titanium fasteners. The two-piece wheels are available in both painted and polished finishes, and can be fitted with Bentley's optional self-leveling wheel badges.

The Mulliner Driving Specification also includes a unique set of 'Flying B' wing vents.

Inside the Mulliner Driving Specification passengers are coddled in bespoke diamond quilted leather. Bentley says it even developed a unique way of perforating leather just for the hides used in the Mulliner Driving Specification.

But the highlight of the Mulliner Driving Specification interior is a rear-seat bottle cooler with room for two full-size Champagne bottles. The package, which is also available on other Mulsanne models, features three hand-blown and hand-cut lead crystal champagne flutes. A close eye will notice the flute design mirrors that of the Mulliner's wheel spokes.

Mulsanne Speed
As its name implies, the Mulsanne Speed is a performance-focused variant of the ultra-luxurious Mulsanne sedan. 

The Mulsanne Speed is powered by an evolution of the Mulsanne's 6¾-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 530 horsepower and a prodigious 811 lb-ft. of torque from just 1,750 rpms. Linked to a ZF-built eight-speed automatic transmission, the eight-cylinder sends the 5,900-pound behemoth from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 190 mph. 

Bentley has fitted the Mulsanne Speed with a cylinder deactivation system that turns the mighty V8 into a V4 when extra power is not needed. The setup helps the Mulsanne Speed return 13-percent better fuel economy than the stock Mulsanne. To put that figure into perspective, the Mulsanne Speed's driving range has been extended by 50 miles. 

A new Sport mode for the air suspension helps the driver exploit the eight-cylinder's full potential by keeping body roll in check. Selecting the Sport mode also makes the steering more responsive in order to provide a more driver-focused handling. On the other end of the spectrum, buyers looking for a more relaxed ride can select either the Bentley or the Comfort mode.

Visually, the Mulsanne Speed stands out from a stock Mulsanne thanks to a darker radiator grille, model-specific headlights and blacked out tail lamps. The sedan comes standard with 21-inch directional style wheels, meaning the wheels that go on the right and the left side of the car are different, and it inaugurates four new colors including one called Spectre that Bentley explains is inspired by reptilian skin.

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