Auto Car | 2010 Bentley Mulsanne | The 2010 Mulsanne was seen earlier last month at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D”Elegance in Monterey, California. Well, now the model has crossed the Atlantic and over to Frankfurt, Germany, where it is getting the world premiere it deserves.
At its Frankfurt debut, Bentley finally decided to reveal some technical specs of the Mulsanne. Power will come from a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 505-hp with a maximum torque of 725 lb-ft. Unfortunately, 0 to 62 mph and top speed figures were not released.
Bentley also showed the interior of the Mulsanne for the first time here in Frankfurt. The interior stays true to the classic signature features that have defined Bentleys from the 1920s to the present day; however, it now comes with some daily necessities like the start/stop engine button a multimedia system with 40GB hard disc drives satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, mp3 player compatibility, a state-of-the-art 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD autochanger and much more.
Sales of the Bentley Mulsanne will begin from mid-2010 with prices starting around $300,000.
During the individual training Bentley car to its owner opens a lot of excellent opportunities for creativity. In the customer’s disposal will be 114 colors for the exterior of the car, it’s as usual shades that have become part of history, and particularly glossy and pearl finish and duohromnye combination of luxurious materials. But the number of options is not limited to: the practice of work in order to be implemented in Bentley Mulliner, ensures that any requests for the original colors will be met in exact accordance with the tastes of the client.
Personalized system of unlocking the car without a key allows you to make a few pre-programmed configurations, and automatically adjusts the radio, telephone directories, seats, steering column and install the belt and electric blinds in the rear for the rear and side windows. For the first time in the world management system without a key means work with the door handle, stainless steel, which provides the point of contact, establishing communication with the key to its inspection and input. Bentley Mulsanne also features a keyless engine start, due button stop and start on the center console.
Expanded use of natural wood and leather, which gives the cabin an even more refined and luxurious look. Saved classic design features, vents, mirror wood veneers of high quality leather trim and hand-polished stainless steel, even better combined with new elements, great switches to the effect of glass – are a sign of respect for Bentley interiors of the past.
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, a race that Bentley has won on six occasions, where its powerful and reliable race cars thundered down the long Le Mans straight into the famous Mulsanne corner, from which the new model takes its name.
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 wheels (and optional 21-inch) reinforce the Mulsanne’s powerful, sporting stance.
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. All spot welds are performed by hand during the Mulsanne’s construction and all panel joints are hand-brazed. These further enhance that ‘hewn from solid’ appearance and result in an extremely stiff body.
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 both lighter, stiffer and provides superb surface definition. Other lightweight materials, such as the composite bootlid, are used to remove mass wherever possible without compromising quality. 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 stainless steel door handles also incorporate the traditional Bentley ‘knurling’ to their inboard surface for enhanced grip, reflecting the company’s typical attention to detail. The sporting character of the Mulsanne is reinforced by front wing vents, large diameter tailpipe finishers and a choice of 20-inch or 21-inch wheels.
Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice when commissioning their cars. There are 114 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.
Technical Specification
Engine
Type: Twin-turbocharged V8
Installation: Front, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive
Construction: Alloy heads and block
Capacity: 6750cc
Power: 512PS / 505bhp / 377kW
Torque: 1020Nm / 752 lb ft
Transmission
Type: Rear-wheel-drive
Gearbox: ZF 8-Speed automatic
Body & Chassis
Length: 5575mm (219.49in)
Width: 1926mm (75.80in)
Height: 1526mm (60.01in)
Wheelbase: 3266mm (128.60)
Front Track: 1605mm (63.20)
Rear Track: 1651mm (65.00)
Wheels / tyres (standard): 9J x 20in. with 265/45 ZR 20 tyres
(option): 9J x 21in. with 265/40 ZR 21 tyres
Source : www.egmcartech.com
At its Frankfurt debut, Bentley finally decided to reveal some technical specs of the Mulsanne. Power will come from a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 505-hp with a maximum torque of 725 lb-ft. Unfortunately, 0 to 62 mph and top speed figures were not released.
Bentley also showed the interior of the Mulsanne for the first time here in Frankfurt. The interior stays true to the classic signature features that have defined Bentleys from the 1920s to the present day; however, it now comes with some daily necessities like the start/stop engine button a multimedia system with 40GB hard disc drives satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, mp3 player compatibility, a state-of-the-art 14-speaker audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and 6-CD autochanger and much more.
Sales of the Bentley Mulsanne will begin from mid-2010 with prices starting around $300,000.
During the individual training Bentley car to its owner opens a lot of excellent opportunities for creativity. In the customer’s disposal will be 114 colors for the exterior of the car, it’s as usual shades that have become part of history, and particularly glossy and pearl finish and duohromnye combination of luxurious materials. But the number of options is not limited to: the practice of work in order to be implemented in Bentley Mulliner, ensures that any requests for the original colors will be met in exact accordance with the tastes of the client.
Personalized system of unlocking the car without a key allows you to make a few pre-programmed configurations, and automatically adjusts the radio, telephone directories, seats, steering column and install the belt and electric blinds in the rear for the rear and side windows. For the first time in the world management system without a key means work with the door handle, stainless steel, which provides the point of contact, establishing communication with the key to its inspection and input. Bentley Mulsanne also features a keyless engine start, due button stop and start on the center console.
Expanded use of natural wood and leather, which gives the cabin an even more refined and luxurious look. Saved classic design features, vents, mirror wood veneers of high quality leather trim and hand-polished stainless steel, even better combined with new elements, great switches to the effect of glass – are a sign of respect for Bentley interiors of the past.
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, a race that Bentley has won on six occasions, where its powerful and reliable race cars thundered down the long Le Mans straight into the famous Mulsanne corner, from which the new model takes its name.
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 wheels (and optional 21-inch) reinforce the Mulsanne’s powerful, sporting stance.
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. All spot welds are performed by hand during the Mulsanne’s construction and all panel joints are hand-brazed. These further enhance that ‘hewn from solid’ appearance and result in an extremely stiff body.
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 both lighter, stiffer and provides superb surface definition. Other lightweight materials, such as the composite bootlid, are used to remove mass wherever possible without compromising quality. 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 stainless steel door handles also incorporate the traditional Bentley ‘knurling’ to their inboard surface for enhanced grip, reflecting the company’s typical attention to detail. The sporting character of the Mulsanne is reinforced by front wing vents, large diameter tailpipe finishers and a choice of 20-inch or 21-inch wheels.
Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice when commissioning their cars. There are 114 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.
Technical Specification
Engine
Type: Twin-turbocharged V8
Installation: Front, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive
Construction: Alloy heads and block
Capacity: 6750cc
Power: 512PS / 505bhp / 377kW
Torque: 1020Nm / 752 lb ft
Transmission
Type: Rear-wheel-drive
Gearbox: ZF 8-Speed automatic
Body & Chassis
Length: 5575mm (219.49in)
Width: 1926mm (75.80in)
Height: 1526mm (60.01in)
Wheelbase: 3266mm (128.60)
Front Track: 1605mm (63.20)
Rear Track: 1651mm (65.00)
Wheels / tyres (standard): 9J x 20in. with 265/45 ZR 20 tyres
(option): 9J x 21in. with 265/40 ZR 21 tyres
Source : www.egmcartech.com
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