You certainly can’t miss this weighty offering from Bentley; sporting the famous ‘Flying B’ hood ornament that leaves you in no doubt who created such an elegant car, this revised model has been treated to a series of smart upgrades.
This year sees the platform’s first major update since its 2009 debut, and we have to say this new design is certainly something to behold. The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne is the definition of luxury and elegance, with a seamless body that you’d be forgiven for thinking was crafted from a single sheet of metal. The impressively high level of attention to detail continues through into the insulated cabin’s interior where you will find wood veneer – in a selection of finishes to suit your personal taste – and hand-stitched leather as far as the eye can see.
Looking for a little more legroom? Well you’re in luck because as well as the ‘Standard’ and ‘Speed’ models, there is also a third ‘Extended’ variant (limited to 300 worldwide) being released for those in need of more space and you’ll even get reclining seats too.
Not only is this car beautifully designed inside and out, with unbelievably comfortable seating, an upgraded infotainment system and a whole host of electronic additions, there is also plenty to get excited about under the bonnet. This is the last Bentley to use an 8 cylinder engine – soon it will be replaced by the 12 cyclinder – and has a top speed of 184 mph; if you choose the ‘Speed’ model, the 0-60mph time is a blistering 4.8 seconds and you can rest assured that this immense power is kept under control. Every effort has been made to keep out the noise while you drive, such as suspension tweaks and foam-filled tyres, comfort is guaranteed no matter how fast you are going.
Returning to the overall design of the car, and why wouldn’t you as it’s absolutely stunning, you may spot a couple of not-so-hidden Bentley B’s in the tail lamps on the shoulders of a redesigned bumper. Round the front, by the vast bonnet and new wider grille, new sheet metal runs up from the tip of the front bumper to meet the A-pillar and every inch of the Mulsanne has been hand sprayed to guarantee a flawless finish. Just to add to the already clear ‘hand-crafted’ quality, this painstaking paint and lacquer process is then followed by 12 hours of polishing – with the finest lambs’ wool of course!
We think you’ll agree that the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne oozes luxury and elegance, making a statement the moment it rolls into view; whether you’re fortunate enough to be driver or passenger, you’ll be travelling in style that’s for sure!
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