Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification

Bentley Introduce Mulsanne Birkin Limited Edition

Bentley-Mulsanne-Birkin-Limeted-Edition-shadow For those of you who feel that the Bentley Mulsanne is just not exclusive enough there is a solution. It’s the brand new limited edition of the flagship car: the Birkin Mulsanne.

Birkin is the name of Sir Henry ‘Tiger’ Tim Birkin – a legendary figure of the 20s and 30s. He was considered as the embodiment of the British gentleman racer. More importantly, though, he was a Bentley Boy – always on the track, working with engineers, pushing the limits of what was possible. It was on his insistence, for example, to put a supercharger on the 1928 ‘Blower’ Bentley bringing the power up from 130 to 242 hp

So you might be wondering how did Bentley modify the Mulsanne as to pay tribute to Birkin. Well, apparently, they’ve spec-ed it the way he would have. Not sure if they had Drive Dynamics Control systems back then, but the Birkin Mulsanne sure does have one. The base model for the Birkin limited edition employs the Mulliner Driving Specification, hence the sport mode of operation.

Additionally, as part of the program, the interior boasts diamond quilting patterns on the seats and door panels and leather headlining and “knurling” details on the metalwork. The headrests have 3D “Flying B” logos stitched on them and the door sill plaques have inscribed number of the limited edition model on them (22 available units in total). At the rear two 8-inch LCD screens glare at you from the back of the front headrests. There’s also a DVD player, a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Naim for Bentley premium audio system and iPads integrated into the hand-crafted solid wood picnic tables.

Lastly, on the outside, you would recognize a Birkin Mulsanne by its color. It’s going to be either a “Ghost White”, “Damson”, or a contrast of “Fountain Blue and Dark Saphire”. 21-inch wheels are a given.

Too bad Bentley decided that Birkin wouldn’t want any more power on the Mulsanne, because the limited features end here. Bentley-Mulsanne-Birkin-Limeted-Edition-medium-2

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January 14, 2014

Bentley EXP 9 SUV Concept debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Bentley EXP 9 SUV Concept is going to make its international debut at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. As a true Bentley this concept delivers exceptional performance combined with unmatched luxury.

The new vehicle is going to appear both as part of the Supercar Run up the iconic Goodwood Hill and on the Bentley Motors stand. In fact Bentley is to have strong presence at this event with a mix of contemporary and classic models. Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place 29th of June until 1st of July.

EXP 9 F is actually an attempt by the marque to build the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world. The luxury factor can be definitely proven by the stunning interior made with the pinnacle of craftsmanship. The clean and muscular exterior on the other hand adds even more style to the car’s stance.

It is expected the Concept to include an exciting range of drivetrain options which are still under consideration. However, it is indubitable that the Bentley SUV would offer the thunderous performance.

Next to the debuting concept, at the Festival can be also seen the Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification

(MDS). This is the new driver-focussed edition of the Bentley flagship. Of course it delivers nothing else but powerful sporting performance.

Furthermore, the MDS comes equipped with sports-tuned suspension and steering settings, unique 21” alloy wheels, and a Diamond Quilted interior, and legendary comfort and refinement.

Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification

The other model of the marque that can be seen on their stand at Goodwill is the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8. It carries the all-new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine that combines power and torque with an exceptional power-to-emissions ratio in the high luxury sports car sector.

With 507 hp (373 kW) and 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque, the GT V8 sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (0 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds). It has a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h).

The persons driving these amazing Bentley models are Le Mans legend Derek Bell, Juha Kankkunen and Guy Smith.

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June 13, 2012

Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification

You know the Bentley Mulsanne, right? It has been the flagship Bentley for quite a while and now we have a fresh new version. It’s called the Mulliner Driving Specification and is here to keep the things afloat. Well… it will be here actually: the debut is set for the 82^nd Geneva Motor Show.

Highlighting the spec, are four 21-inch, light aluminum alloy wheels bolted in place with titanium fasteners. The overall finish on them comes in two forms: painted or polished. Together with the 265/40 ZR21 tires, the wheels grant the Bentley an agile and dynamic stance on the road.

There are also other smallish design touches such as the wing vents that take the shape of the emblematic “Flying B” symbol. There’s also an inscription on them that reads “Mulliner”. A whole new perforation process has been developed to make the inside of the car look like a diamond patterned sofa. The gear lever holds baseball-like lather stitches on its side. There’s a grippy, ‘coined’ surface on the metal interior door handles while the pedals are made of drilled alloy only. While the upper surface of the door sills is busy reading “Mulsanne”, their sides are available to display Mulliner treadplate plaques that seal this particular Bentley as a Driving Specification.

In spite of the old-school air vent pull knobs, there is a ‘sport’ setting on the rotary switch mounted next to the gearshift selector. It is a tiny reminder that this is not a 19^th glassware cabinet but a state of the art performance saloon. We have a 505 bhp, 6.75 liter V8 monstrosity under the hood which is good for a 5.1 second 60mph sprint run and a top speed of 184 mph. That power needs management and that’s why we also have a Drive Dynamics Control system which operates the suspension and steering. Now with a ‘sport’ mode on, the Mulsanne can take bends at high-speeds without breaking your back.

Partly irrelevant to the Mulliner Driving Spec. will be the addition of bottle cooler and sunroof options within the whole Mulsanne line. The cooler is integrated into the back seats and has space for two full-sized champagne bottles in upright position. It also comes with three hand-blown champagne flutes made exclusively for Bentley by the designer David Redman. All can be cleverly concealed when not in use.

Should you ever feel claustrophobic in a Mulsanne, which is unlikely, you can opt for the tilt-opening, tinted glass sunroof. It floods the cabin with light and gives an extra dimension of space, providing additional ventilation while avoiding the security risk of open windows.

Bentley Musanne Mulliner Driving Specification (2012)

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February 23, 2012

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Bentley EXP 9 SUV Concept debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification