Bentley Mulsanne (2010)

Bentley Mulsanne
Bentley Mulsanne with optional "Flying B" hood ornament.
Overview
Manufacturer	Bentley Motors Ltd
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Crewe, England, United Kingdom
Designer	Dirk van Braeckel
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan
Layout	FR layout
Doors	4
Powertrain
Engine	6.75 L twin-turbo L Series V8
Transmission	8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,266 mm (128.6 in)
Length	5,575 mm (219.5 in)
Width	1,926 mm (75.8 in) (w/mirrors: 2,208 mm (86.9 in))
Height	1,521 mm (59.9 in)
Curb weight	2,650 kg (5,850 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Arnage

The Bentley Mulsanne is a British handmade full-size luxury car produced by Bentley Motors Limited in the United Kingdom. The car is named after the Mulsanne Corner of the Le Mans racing circuit, Bentley cars having won six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the past.

Bentley has brought back the Mulsanne nameplate as a four-door saloon/sedan that was last used in 1992, and this model replaces the Bentley Arnage. The new Mulsanne was unveiled at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, on 16 August 2009. Coupe and convertible variants are expected to follow at some point as replacements for the Arnage-based Brooklands and Azure respectively.

Like the Arnage, the Mulsanne retains the 6.75 L (6750 cc/411 in³) OHV V8 engine, modified to meet Euro V emissions regulations. The engine is lighter and features cylinder de-activation and variable cam phasing to improve fuel efficiency. Unlike the less expensive Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Bentley Continental GT, the Mulsanne shares fewer components with other marques in the Volkswagen Group.

The Mulsanne is the first flagship car to be independently designed by Bentley Motors in nearly 80 years; the last being W.O. Bentley's 8 litre model in 1930. Afterward, most Bentleys shared platforms with Rolls-Royce cars.