{"id":13921,"date":"2016-01-19T01:25:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T00:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=13921"},"modified":"2016-01-19T01:25:37","modified_gmt":"2016-01-19T00:25:37","slug":"bentley-mulsanne-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/bentley-mulsanne-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentley Mulsanne Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_13924\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13924\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13924\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13924\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main.jpg\" alt=\" The Mulsanne Speed is the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world.\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mulsanne Speed is the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>You may be swayed by the Bentley Mulsanne\u2019s luxury but it is the performance that is really outstanding, writes Geraldine Herbert<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong> \u00a0Named after the Mulsanne Corner of the famous Le Mans racing circuit, the Speed is the ultimate luxury performance saloon. According to Bentley, it \u201cdelivers the fastest handcrafted luxury driving experience in the world\u201d. ultimate in driving quality. The Speed is also an exercise in exclusivity; the British company manufactures only about 1,000 Mulsannes every year and it is made almost entirely by hand in Crewe, England, where 3,600 workers lavishly craft these cars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is it aimed at? <\/strong>Unlike rivals \u2014 and it really only has two, the Rolls-Royce Ghost or Phantom \u2014 the Mulsanne Speed has not been designed to be enjoyed from the back seat; rather, it is a driver\u2019s car. So while bargain-conscious millionaires may opt for the \u2018regular\u2019 Mulsanne, in the pursuit of performance Bentley has turned up the power and torque to enhance the Speed. It also gains a sharper suspension and a smarter cabin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13925\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed_main1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13925\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13925\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13925\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed_main1.jpg\" alt=\"created with unrivalled craftsmanship and exquisite handcrafted details\" width=\"425\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed_main1.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed_main1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">created with unrivalled craftsmanship and exquisite handcrafted details<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Styling?<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing like arriving in style and it\u2019s hard to do better than a Bentley Mulsanne Speed in ghostly white.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Under the Bonnet?<\/strong> Turn the key in the ignition \u2014 and hold on tight. The Mulsanne\u2019s 6.75-litre, 530bhp twin-turbo V8 engine purrs with the menace of a big cat in a post-lunch slumber but take it out of Comfort and select Sport and listen to the leonine roar of the engine. Interestingly, the engine is based on an architecture that dates back to 1959; the Bentley L Series engine is one of the oldest car engines still in production. With 1,100 Nm of torque and selectable sports suspension and steering on demand, the Bentley\u2019s mighty 6 propels the Mulsanne Speed to 100kmh in 4.9 seconds, that\u2019s supercar acceleration, and on to a top speed of 305kmh<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about inside?<\/strong> Naturally, it\u2019s stunning inside; no one does interiors quite like Bentley. Slide behind the hand stitched wheel and it is simply exquisite and oozes opulence, with rich and saturated interior colours. Everywhere, the attention to detail is second to none, from the embossed seats to the refrigerated bottle cooler with frosted glass and bespoke crystal champagne flutes, it feels sumptuously indulgent and simply smells of success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Road?<\/strong> Just like the other Bentleys, the Mulsanne Speeds offers a blend of power and torque, with a satisfying symphonic exhaust note. While on the road it is not a dynamic performer, but you can go very fast, very stylishly. It is a heavy car, though, and through corners and bends there is no disguising that; but overall it handles impressively for its size. The new eight-speed transmission shifts quickly and responds like a manual but with the ease of an automatic<\/p>\n<p><strong>Options?<\/strong> Prices in Ireland start at \u20ac269,950, (excluding VRT and VAT). But if money is no object, there are a host of options to enhance the Mulsanne. Our test car from Charles Hurst in Belfast, the only Irish dealer, was priced at \u00a3252,000 but had over \u00a362,820 worth of extras on it, bringing the price to \u00a3314,820 (\u20ac447,188). Some of the extras included: three coat finishes for the paint \u00a39,395; hand cross-stitching \u00a33,445; entertainment system \u00a321,565; deep-pile Wilton carpet; mats to front and rear \u00a31,085; refrigerated bottle cooler with frosted glass and bespoke crystal champagne flutes \u00a38,225; adaptive cruise control \u00a3 2,920; first-aid kit and warning triangle \u00a3100.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13926\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13926\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13926\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13926\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2.jpg\" alt=\"t modern exterior and interior bespoke styling features define the Mulsanne Speed as a statement in quintessential British luxury\" width=\"425\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2-321x214.jpg 321w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Mulsanne-Speed-main2-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bespoke styling features define the Mulsanne Speed as a statement in quintessential British luxury<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Will it break the bank? <\/strong>The extra performance is also matched by improved efficiency and Bentley tell us the revised speed is cleaner and more efficient than before \u2014 but then if such matters concern you, this is possibly not the car for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Verdict?<\/strong> The Bentley Mulsanne Speed is a unique blend of heritage and modernity. With one foot firmly in the past, it is a car from a bygone era, a big gas-guzzling limousine, but it is also magnificent and turns every journey into an event.\u00a0It will be bought by those who don\u2019t covet a sexy exotic car but rather like the understated elegance of Bentley for the drive to the club wearing their bespoke suits And for the rest of us who can\u2019t touch the Mulsanne Speed \u20ac300k+ price tag, its seems that while money can\u2019t buy happiness, it can buy an opulent set of wheels and that\u2019s enough for me.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why you\u2019ll buy one?<\/strong>\u00a0Luxurious, Fast, opulent<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why you won\u2019t?<\/strong>\u00a0Very pricey to buy; Running costs<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bentley Mulsanne Speed<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Engine:\u00a0<\/strong>6,750cc,\u00a0 530 bhp\u00a0 (395 kW)@4,200rpm, 1,100Nm @ 1,750 rpm<br \/>\n<strong>Max speed:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0305km\/h<strong><br \/>\n0-100 kph:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>11.1 seconds<strong><br \/>\nEmissions (Motor Tax) :<\/strong>\u00a0 345 g\/km (Band G \u20ac2,350)<br \/>\n<strong>Model price:<\/strong> \u20ac269,950<br \/>\n<strong>No of Doors:<\/strong>\u00a04 doors<br \/>\n<strong>Euro NCAP :<\/strong>\u00a0Not tested<br \/>\n<strong>Fuel type:<\/strong>\u00a0 Petrol<br \/>\n<strong>Fuel Economy (combined cycle):\u00a0<\/strong>14.6 l\/100km (19.3 mpg)<br \/>\n<strong>Boot Capacity Seats up:<\/strong>\u00a0443 \u00a0litres<br \/>\n<strong>Length<\/strong>: 5575mm<br \/>\n<strong>Width:<\/strong>\u00a02208m<br \/>\n<strong>Height:<\/strong>\u00a01521mm<br \/>\n<strong>Wheelbase:<\/strong>\u00a03266mm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.charleshurstgroup.co.uk\/bentley\/\">Charles Hurst Bentley<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bentleymotors.com\/en.html\">Bentley website<\/a>\u00a0or their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BentleyMotorsEU?fref=ts\">facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>19th January, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may be swayed by the Bentley Mulsanne\u2019s luxury but it is the performance that is really outstanding, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? \u00a0Named after the Mulsanne Corner of the famous Le Mans racing circuit, the Speed is the ultimate luxury performance saloon. 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