Bentley is resurrecting the Mulsanne name for its latest super-luxury saloon which will cost an astonishing GBP250 000. For that you get hand built quality and one of the most exclusive cars around – rivalling even the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
The design echoes Bentley models of the past but underneath this is a thoroughly modern sports saloon with an advanced adpative air suspension system and a new Drive Dynamics Control system, which alters the suspension and steering for either sport or comfort settings.
A lightweight 6,75-litre V8 with 376 kW and immense torque of 1020 N.m, available low down in the rev range, ensures the Mulsanne has the performance expected from a Bentley, while an eight-speed automatic gearbox comes as standard and features steering-wheel mounted shifters.
The interior is dominated by traditional wood and leather, while buyers are also able to choose from an almost unlimited number of finishes and colours, allowing pretty much endless combinations. Pure wool, deep-pile carpets add to the sense of luxury.
The hand-built Bentley also features a state-of-the-art audio system with the world’s most powerful in-car amplifier and 20 custom-made speakers. The multmedia system includes sat nav and a 40GB hard drive for music.