BENTLEY BENTAYGA: The fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world

BENTLEY BENTAYGA

• A true Bentley, combining unparalleled luxury with sporting ability, off-road performance and everyday usability
• Innovative and advanced technology – cutting-edge features with trademark exquisite luxury
• Designed, engineered and built in Crewe, UK, sector-defining SUV takes Bentley luxury to new places
• Sculptural design with elegant, timeless execution, balances athleticism with presence
• Bentley workforce blend exceptional craft and skill with modern production techniques and materials 
• Intricate detailing and precision in wood, metal and leather creates a modern, luxurious handcrafted interior
• Effortless Bentley performance, unrestrained by climate or terrain
• A new highly advanced chassis for ultimate ride quality and comfort
• All-new Crewe-built W12 offers unrivalled power and torque, efficiency and refinement, the most powerful and fastest SUV ever
• Launch model is joined later by high performance, clean technology diesel and plug-in hybrid, as well as a seven seat option

CREWE - Bentley Motors is today announcing full details of its pinnacle, sector-defining new model, the Bentayga.

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Bentayga reaches 301 km/h, making it the fastest SUV in the world

Bentley Bentayga

CREWE - The all-new W12 TSI engine is the most technically advanced 12-cylinder in the world, delivering the best combination of power, torque and efficiency of any car in its class. With a top speed of 301km/h, the Bentayga will be the fastest, most powerful SUV in the world.

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Bentley announces New Mulsanne Speed – The world’s fastest ultra-luxury driving experience

2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

• New Bentley flagship offering pinnacle of luxury and performance
• Legendary 6¾‑litre V8 engine advanced to deliver 1,100 Nm of torque and 13% more efficiency
• New sports suspension and steering creates tailored driving experience
• Assertive Speed styling with new exclusive and contemporary features

CREWE :  September 16, 2014 - Bentley redefines the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world with a new pinnacle flagship. The new Mulsanne Speed is tailored for the driver, with 537 PS (530 bhp / 395 kW), 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) and selectable sports suspension and steering on demand.

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BENTLEY LAUNCHED "S" MODEL : THE SPORTING EDGE OF THE CONTINENTAL GT RANGE

Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible

• Stylish, luxury coupe & convertible grand tourers with sporting agility
• Sleeker, faster and more responsive 
• Lowered, uprated chassis for an even more involving drive
• 521 bhp (528 PS) and 680Nm (502 lb.ft) of torque with a distinctive full-throttle growl
• Efficient twin-turbo V8 S gives a range of over 500 miles (805 km)
• Dramatic sporting design cues and handcrafted contemporary luxury

The appeal of the world’s most stylish, luxury grand tourer is enhanced with the introduction of the new, sporting Continental GT V8 S. Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new GT V8 S models bring added excitement to the Continental range with lowered and retuned sports suspension, sharper steering, dramatic ‘S’ signature styling cues and a distinctive soundtrack from the uprated V8 engine.

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GREEN LIGHT FOR BENTLEY SUV

Bentley SUV - Sketched    

• Fourth model line to be built in Crewe
• Sales will begin in 2016
• Over 1,000 UK jobs created
• New model will be true to Bentley’s brand hallmarks
• Extremely positive customer response to an SUV by Bentley

CREWE : July 23, 2013 : Bentley Motors today confirms that it will proceed with the development of the Bentley SUV, the company’s fourth model line. The SUV will be made in Crewe and will go on sale in 2016. It will create over 1000 jobs in the UK. Over the next three years Bentley will invest more than £800 million in its headquarters at Crewe and the development of new models.

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BENTLEY REVEALS CONTINENTAL GT3 DETAILS AT GLOBAL DEBUT

Bentley Continental GT3

• Continental GT3 unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 
• 600 bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 for 1300 kg racer 
• GT3 to drive the Goodwood hill-climb twice a day

CREWE : July 12, 2013 : Bentley debuts its new Continental GT3 race car at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed today, unveiling a racing machine set to explore the extreme potential of Bentley’s iconic Grand Tourer, the Continental GT. Member of the Board for Engineering, Rolf Frech, comments: “The Continental GT3 exploits the incredible performance beneath the skin of every Continental GT. We’ve removed over 1000 kilograms of weight, reconfigured our 4.0-litre V8 to produce 600 bhp in race specification, and developed a comprehensive aerodynamic package to ensure that we perform competitively. We are now looking forward to getting the car on the track and proving its potential.

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CONTINENTAL GT3 HEADLINES BENTLEY’S LARGEST EVER PRESENCE AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Bentley Continental GT3 race car makes its world debut

CREW : July 3, 2013 - Bentley’s new Continental GT3 race car is to spearhead the famous British marque’s presence at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from 12^th-14^th July in Sussex, England. With a busy schedule of development work ahead of it before marking Bentley’s return to the racetrack later this year, the new Continental GT3 makes its global debut in front of the crowds at Goodwood on Friday 12^th July. Demonstrating the performance potential that lies embedded in the DNA of every Continental GT, the GT3 is the most extreme form of the iconic Grand Tourer ever.

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THE NEW BENTLEY FLYING SPUR IS COMING

 New Bentley Flying Spur - Teaser images

Redefining the standards of the luxury performance sedan, the new Bentley Flying Spur is coming. Further details will be released on 20th February 2013.

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THE BENTLEY MULSANNE - THE ULTIMATE GRAND TOURER

2013 Bentley Mulsanne

• New suite of communication and entertainment system options
• Enhanced rear cabin comfort
• New paint and hide colours extend palette for unrivalled customer choice
• Bespoke hand-made Mulsanne Fitted Luggage
• Debut at Geneva International Salon d’Auto

CREWE : January 23, 2013 - Bentley is introducing a range of new luxury features to its flagship model, the Mulsanne, which make their debut at the Geneva International Salon d’Auto in March, with customer orders commencing in April.

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GLOBAL DEBUT AND BUSINESS SUCCESS AS BENTLEY STARS AT DETROIT

New Bentley GT Speed Convertible

•     Debut for world’s fastest four-seat convertible, GT Speed Convertible
•     Global 22 per cent sales increase, US maintaining number one status
•     Luxury flagship Mulsanne with Mulliner Driving Specification and high-efficiency Continental GT V8 also on stand

Bentley has unveiled its new open-top performance flagship, the Continental GT Speed Convertible, at the North American International Auto Show, at the same time as the business announces a 22 per cent global sales increase, with the Americas region maintaining its position as Bentley’s number one market.

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BENTLEY REVEALS NEW PERFORMANCE FLAGSHIP CONVERTIBLE

2013 BENTLEY Continental GT Speed Convertible

• Fastest four-seat convertible in the world: 202 mph (325 km/h)
• Exhilarating supercar performance from uprated 625 PS (616 bhp) W12 engine and eight-speed transmission
• Muscular lines and sporting, contemporary hand-crafted luxury
• An engaging, sensory driving experience with coupe-like refinement
• Enhanced W12 efficiency with a 15% improvement in driving range, fuel economy and emissions
• Global debut at Detroit Auto Show, January 2013

CREWE : January 2, 2013 - The Continental GT Speed Convertible, Bentley’s new open-top performance flagship - and the world’s fastest four-seat convertible - makes its international debut on 14^th January at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit.

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The new Bentley Continental GT SPEED

2012 Bentley Continental GT SPEED

• Full technical details of Bentley’s new performance flagship
• Fastest production Bentley ever,  205 mph (330 km/h) top speed
• Exhilarating supercar performance from uprated 625 PS (616bhp) W12 engine and eight-speed transmission
• 575 PS (567 bhp) GT and GTC also receive eight-speed transmission
• 12% improvement in fuel economy and CO₂ emissions for GT W12

CREW, England : August 23, 2012 - Bentley is releasing full technical details of its exciting new 205 mph (330 km/h) all-wheel drive performance flagship ahead of its official international show debut at the Moscow Motor Show on 29 August. The new Continental GT Speed is the fastest road-car Bentley has ever produced and orders are being taken now, with deliveries scheduled to start in October 2012.

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New Continental V8 makes dramatic debut over Munich

2012 Bentley Continental GT V8

CREWE/MUNICH : February 10, 2012 -  Bentley Motors celebrated the arrival of its new 4.0 litre V8 Continental GT coupe in Germany with a sensational flying debut above downtown Munich.

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The New Bentley Continental GTC

2012 Bentley Continental GTC

• Bold, contemporary, sculpted design employing advanced production technology.
• Sensuous, luxurious, hand-crafted cabin with class-leading infotainment.
• Coupe-like refinement with unrivalled comfort and practicality.
• More powerful 6.0-litre W12 engine with FlexFuel capability, delivering exhilarating performance.
• Uprated chassis for a more dynamic and engaging open-top driving experience. 

Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley’s design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality.

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The new Bentley Continental GTC

2012 Bentley Continental GTC

• Bold, contemporary, sculpted design employing advanced production technology.
• Sensuous, luxurious, hand-crafted cabin with class-leading infotainment.
• Coupe-like refinement with unrivalled comfort and practicality.
• More powerful 6.0-litre W12 engine with FlexFuel capability, delivering exhilarating performance.
• Uprated chassis for a more dynamic and engaging open-top driving experience.

CREWE, England : August 24, 2011 - The second generation of Bentley’s iconic Continental GTC convertible will debut at next month’s International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt.

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Bentley to build 4x4 SUV in 2014

2014 Bentley SUV - Rendered

Bentley is preparing to build a 4x4 SUV, the new CEO Wolfgang Durheimer confirmed tonight. Speaking at a select dinner in Crewe, the Bentley boss said the luxury car maker would build a crossover SUV as a priority.

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A Bentley Extravaganza

Bentley Drivers Club (BDC)

CREWE : June 21, 2011 - Bentley Motors today rolled out the red carpet to welcome over a hundred members of the Bentley Drivers Club (BDC) – and their fifty Bentleys - to its headquarters in Crewe.

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Bentley Motors creates a luxury limited edition of The New James Bond Book, Carte Blanche

The New James Bond Book, Carte Blanche

CREWE, England : April 26, 2011 - To celebrate the release of Carte Blanche, the new James Bond book by Jeffery Deaver, on May 26 2011, publisher Hodder & Stoughton has partnered with Bentley Motors to create an exclusive Bentley special edition: the ultimate luxury edition of the highly anticipated new James Bond adventure. The 500 limited edition copies are available for pre-order from today, Tuesday 26 April 2011, exactly a month before publication date. Huge worldwide demand is anticipated for this new special edition after Bentley’s collaborative bespoke book for the previous Bond novel, Devil May Care, by Sebastian Faulks, sold out within days.

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Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible ISR

• Dramatic ISR Mulliner option introduced
• Celebration of Bentley’s world ice speed record-breaking Supersports convertible driven by rally champion, Juha Kankkunen

CREWE, England : April 20, 2011 - The Continental Supersports Convertible ISR (Ice Speed Record) is the most potent and radically styled Bentley convertible ever. This new model, limited to just 100 cars worldwide, is a celebration of the Company’s world ice speed record for a convertible car set by Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen in a Bentley Continental Supersports convertible.

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Bentley announces detailed specification of New Mulsanne

Bentley Mulsanne

CREWE, UK : March 2, 2010 - “The new Mulsanne is a thoroughly modern flagship that captures the essence of the Bentley marque. It is elegant yet distinctly sporting in character, delivering effortless performance while within its sumptuous cabin, advanced technology sits discreetly with handcrafted luxury.” Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen

While paying homage to past Bentley greats, the brief for the new Mulsanne’s design and engineering teams was to create a Bentley that represents the pinnacle of British luxury motoring.

The new Mulsanne, designed and engineered at Crewe from the ground-up, reaffirms the marque’s intent to create a new flagship Bentley with refined performance, unparalleled levels of interior luxury and coach building skills to the fore.

The return of the Mulsanne name underlines Bentley’s sporting heritage and passion for power and speed. Nothing reflects that prowess better than the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours race. Bentley has enjoyed success on six occasions at Le Mans, where its powerful and reliable race cars have thundered down the long straight into the famous Mulsanne corner, from which the new model takes its name.

A pure expression of Bentley design

The design of the new 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.

Design Director Dirk van Braeckel explains the inspiration behind the Mulsanne’s distinctive appearance:

“The opportunity to design a new flagship Bentley is something afforded to very few designers. The team set out to create a sculpted form that blended classic Bentley heritage cues with modern lines.”

The body is produced in a new manufacturing facility at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe where traditional metalworking skills, developed over six decades, are still used extensively during the nine-week build process. It is the very opposite of volume-production car-building… but the very epitome of Bentley.

The rear screen, for example is fully enveloped by the coachwork. This provides a flowing, flawless line to the rear of the car, complementing the exquisitely formed D-pillars – whose complex curves can only be created by skilled coach-builders. The complex form of the aluminium front wings, impossible to achieve with normal pressing techniques, is created using superforming, a technology usually reserved for the aerospace industry. This also makes the wings lighter, stiffer and provides superb surface definition. New construction techniques meant the designers could also incorporate details such as the ‘floating’ elliptical LED tail lights, which uniquely echo the shape of the exhaust tailpipes.

To accentuate the beauty of the bodywork, the Mulsanne features ‘brightware’ exclusively in polished stainless steel, including sill treadplates and matrix grilles. Bentley is the only manufacturer in the world to do this.

The door handles incorporate the traditional Bentley ‘knurling’ to their inboard surface for enhanced grip, reflecting the company’s typical attention to detail, while .the sporting character of the Mulsanne is reinforced by front wing vents and wide oval tailpipe finishers.

Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice when commissioning their cars. There are over 100 paint colours in the range that include everything from unusual heritage colours, special satin and pearlescent finishes and duo-tone combinations. But the choice does not end there. Through the bespoke world of Bentley Mulliner, unique colours can exactly match a customer’s vision and taste.

Sumptuous interior meets advanced technology

The latest in-car technologies are discreetly placed within the Mulsanne’s sumptuous interior. A multimedia system with 60GB hard disc drives satellite navigation, audio/video, personal data, telephone and Bluetooth® connectivity. 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.

A state-of-the-art 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, delivering an unparalleled sound quality.

A personalised 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 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, having a stop/start button on the centre console.

The Bentley interior design team has continued to develop and evolve the luxurious interiors for which their cars are renowned, based on a large-scale, research programme to identify the classic signature features that have defined Bentleys from the 1920s to the present day.

Armed with this invaluable resource, the Mulsanne’s design team set itself highly challenging targets for key interior characteristics such as material design, smell, colour harmony and handcrafting. Similar targets were set for the operational refinement and robustness of all control mechanisms. The result is a hand-crafted interior that fully reflects traditional Bentley values, executed to the highest possible standards.

As Head of Interior Design, Robin Page says:

“Over 170 hours – almost half the entire build process – goes into crafting the interior of the new Mulsanne. At Crewe, Bentley’s way of working is the opposite of mass production – we start where others stop.”

The use of wood and leather hides has increased significantly to create an even more refined and luxurious cabin. While classic design features such as bulls-eye air vents (now also fitted in the rear compartment), high-quality mirror-matched wood veneers, leather hides and hand-finished stainless steel are retained, they are mixed with new touches such as beautiful ‘glass’ switches.

The entire cabin is encased within a ‘ring of wood’ waistrail with an unbroken panel of wood gracing the Mulsanne’s dashboard. Inverted dial needles within the instrument cluster are evocative of early Bentleys while the entire dashboard and console design is a subtle reminder of the Bentley wings motif.

Customers may select from an extensive range of premium quality veneers, unbleached for a natural appearance, and two marquetry options: picture frame and contemporary crossbanding. True to the Bentley ethos, customers may also select from a virtually unlimited palette of leather hides, including 24 ‘standard’ colours, of which three are new for Bentley. This unrivalled choice of veneers, leather hides and paint colours ensures that the needs of all customers can be matched perfectly.

Following detailed customer feedback, a traditional tanning process has been re-instated to match the rich, worn leather smell that is so evocative of vintage Bentleys. Only a very few hide suppliers worldwide have the capability to do this.

The carpet of the Mulsanne is unique to Bentley, its increased fibre depth, density and feel enhancing cabin quality. It is available in a range of colours to complement each individual hide. Pure wool, deep pile Wilton-weave over mats can add a further touch of comfort and luxury.

These exquisite materials are fashioned by craftsmen and women with up to 40 years’ experience. Each steering wheel, for example, can take 15 hours to hand-stitch while stainless steel brightware gleams so perfectly thanks to an intensive 10-hour finishing process. A wood veneer takes five weeks to turn from a rough root ball into a full set of mirror-matched, fine-polished leaves.

Re-engineered V8 engine and new chassis: power, refinement and efficiency

The Bentley powertrain engineers were set three objectives for the Mulsanne:
1) To produce the effortless torque from extremely low revs that customers expect of a grand Bentley
2) To maintain the highest levels of refinement
3) To satisfy strict current and future environmental standards through improved engine efficiency

While other powertrain configurations were considered early on in the project, it soon became clear that these targets could best be achieved with a totally revised version of the 6¾-litre V8 engine – the very configuration that had been used so successfully in the past. However for the new Mulsanne, all the major building blocks of the engine would be comprehensively re-engineered to integrate the very latest technologies.

Dr Ulrich Eichhorn, Bentley Motors’ Director of Engineering, explains the reasons behind the Mulsanne’s V8:
“Using our V8 guaranteed the immense power at low revs and unstressed performance that are the hallmarks of a flagship Bentley. But we also set our engineers the challenge of maintaining high levels of refinement at any speed and, equally important, improving efficiency.”

To achieve a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂. emissions, the Mulsanne V8 sees the introduction of two new control systems: cam phasing and, a first for the ultra-luxury sector, variable displacement.

The pioneering use of these two technologies in combination allows the Mulsanne’s engine management system not only to adjust the V8’s breathing for improved engine idle quality and torque delivery, but also to close the valves of four of the eight cylinders for maximum fuel economy when cruising.

New lightweight componentry including pistons, connecting rods and forged crankshaft reduce reciprocating mass and internal friction for improved engine response.

In the new Mulsanne, the 6¾-litre V8 develops 512 PS (505 bhp/377 kW) while the massive torque (1020 Nm / 752 lb ft) is now delivered even earlier at 1750 rev/min. This dramatic improvement in torque delivery from just above idle and right across the rev range ensures that with a mere tap of the accelerator the driver is immediately rewarded with that characteristic deep, muffled V8 burble and phenomenal acceleration.

These new technologies are complemented by the new eight-speed automatic transmission which, for the first time on a flagship Bentley, comes with steering-wheel mounted paddleshift.

Overall, CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption are reduced by more than 15 percent, in line with Bentley’s environmental commitment.

Prodigious power and torque are complemented by an all-new chassis, unique to the new Mulsanne. Both lighter and stiffer than previous flagship Bentleys, the new chassis benefits both ride and handling.

A new Drive Dynamics Control system, operated by a rotary switch mounted next to the gearshift selector, can be used to choose from three standard modes – Bentley, Sport and Comfort – offering precise calibration of suspension and steering control systems.

A fourth mode, ‘Custom’, allows the driver to select bespoke settings via the multimedia system to ‘tune’ the Mulsanne to a preferred driving style.

A new air suspension system with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) creates an even more 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. With 20-inch alloy wheels and 265/45 ZR 20 tyres as standard, dynamic handling is assured. Customers may also opt for 21-inch wheels, available in two styles, fitted with 265/40 ZR 21 tyres.

Summary

While the all-new Bentley Mulsanne pays respect to the past, it is a thoroughly modern luxury car that offers the world’s most exclusive driving experience – a unique fusion of power, refinement and elegance.

Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen says:
“No other car maker can offer such a blend of performance and refinement in a single vehicle. The new Mulsanne is a car that evokes the Bentley philosophy of building the best luxury grand tourers in the world.”

Bentley Mulsanne – Technical Specification

Engine

• Type: Twin-turbocharged V8
• Installation: Front, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive
• Construction: Alloy heads and block
• Capacity: 6750cc
• Power: 512PS / 505bhp / 377kW at 4200 rev/min
• Torque: 1020Nm / 752 lb ft at 1750 rev/min

Performance & Economy

• 0-60 mph in 5.1 secs (0-100 km/h in 5.3s)
• 0-100 mph in 11.6 secs (0-160 km/h in 11.5s)
• Max Speed: 184 mph (296 km/h)
• conomy: 16.7 mpg (16.9 l/100km) Combined EU Cycle (figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval)
• US EPA Cycle (fuel consumption figures will be advised following Certification)
• CO₂ emission: 393 g/km (figure is provisional and subject to Type Approval)

Transmission

• Type: Rear-wheel-drive
• Gearbox: ZF 8-Speed automatic

Body & Chassis

• Length: 5575mm (219.49in)
• Width (mirrors folded): 1926mm (75.80in)
• Height: 1521mm (59.88in)
• Wheelbase: 3266mm (128.60in)
• Front Track: 1615mm (63.58in)
• Rear Track: 1652mm (65.03in)
• Wheels / tyres (standard): 9J x 20in. with 265/45 ZR 20 tyres
• (option): 9J x 21in. with 265/40 ZR 21 tyres
• Kerb weight: 2585 kg (5700 lb)

Images : Bentley Mulsanne

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