Bentley's newfangled leader model which carries back the Mulsanne name, and will trade the Arnage, was revealed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, on 16 August 2009. The auto is looked for to go on special around the same time as 2010. Roadster and convertible variants are anticipated to accompany at some indicate as trades for the Arnage based Brooklands and Azure respectively.
It was affirmed at time of launch, that the auto will retain the iconic 6. 75 L (6750 cc/411 in³) V8 motor, yet largely modified to meet Euro V emanations regulations. To actualize the CO2 and outflows reduction too as enhanced fuel depletion, the re outlined motor is lighter and headlines chamber de initiation and variable cam phasing.
Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley Mulsanne The Mulsanne is additionally notable as it is the first leader auto to be independently outlined by Bentley Motors in almost 80 years; the final being W. O. Bentley's iconic 8 litre pose in 1930.
* maximum rated motive power: 530 horsepower (395 kW; 537 PS)[3] at 4,000 rpm * maximum torque: 1,050 newton metres (774 ft·lbf) at 3,250 rpm * 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 97 km/h): 5.0 seconds[3] * 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0 to 62 mph): 5.3 seconds * Top speed: 296 kilometres per hour (183.9 mph)[3] * 0 to 100 miles per hour (0 to 161 km/h): 11.7 seconds
The price of the car in the United Kingdom will start from £220,000, including taxes and delivery charges.
It is estimated that each car will take nearly nine weeks to build and customers will have a choice of 114 paint colours, 21 carpet colours, nine wood veneers and 24 interior leather hides, and be able to specify a custom colour scheme.
Additionally, the car will have far more advanced technology compared to the Arnage, and can be specified to feature a NAIM premium audio system complete with iPod/MP3 compatibility, with Bluetooth and an advanced MMI capability.
The first vehicle produced has already been sold at an auction at the Pebble Beach event for $550,000.