Bentley Mulsanne (2009)

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Bentley Mulsanne (2009-2016)
Bentley Mulsanne (2009-2016)
Mulsanne
Production period: 2009-2020
Class : Upper class
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Otto engine : 6.8 liters (377–395 kW)
Length: 5575-5825 mm
Width: 1926 mm
Height: 1521-1541 mm
Wheelbase : 3266-3516 mm
Empty weight : 2585-2730 kg
Previous model Bentley Arnage

The Bentley Mulsanne (internal Type 3Y) is a 2009-built 2020 luxury sedan of the British car manufacturer Bentley and the flagship of the brand.

Model history

The Bentley Mulsanne was presented at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as a new sedan by the British car manufacturer Bentley, which is part of the Volkswagen Group , and was on public display for the first time at the IAA . The vehicle is the successor to the Bentley Arnage .

  • Rear view (2009-2016)

  • inner space

  • Bentley Mulsanne Speed ​​(2014-2016)

As early as the 1980s, Bentley, then still the sister brand of Rolls-Royce , was using the model name Mulsanne .

The main competitor of the Mulsanne in the luxury class is primarily the Rolls-Royce Phantom .

At the Mondial de l'Automobile 2014, Bentley presented the Mulsanne Speed, a performance-enhanced, sportier version of the Mulsanne.

Facelift

In June 2016 the Mulsanne underwent a facelift ; It was formally shown publicly for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. In addition, the Mulsanne EWB, a 25 centimeter longer version, went on sale.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the company in 2019, the brand presented the special model Bentley Mulsanne WO Edition, named after the company founder Walter Owen "WO" Bentley , at the Monterey Car Week 2018 .

  • Front view (2016-2020)

  • Bentley Mulsanne EWB

  • Bentley Mulsanne Speed ​​(2016-2020)

In January 2020, the manufacturer announced that production of the Mulsanne would be phased out in spring 2020 without replacement. Finally, the series is still available in the special edition 6.75 Edition by Mulliner, which is limited to 30 units . The name refers to the 60 years, built 6.75-liter eight-cylinder engine - gasoline engine , which will be no longer manufactured with the end of the Mulsanne.

technology

body

The look of the 5.58 meter long and 2.6 ton four-door model is based on the brand's typical design language. The body is partly made of aluminum. The optional "Flying B" hood ornament can be lowered.

drive

The 6.75-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine delivers a maximum of 377 kW (513 hp) thanks to twin turbocharging and a maximum torque of 1020 Nm. The engine is a new development which, apart from a few basic data, has little in common with the engine that was last used in the Bentley Arnage (predecessor). It is noteworthy, however, that the new unit was designed as a two-valve engine, not a four-valve engine. According to Bentley, this is due to the fact that the two-valve technology in conjunction with the 6.75-liter eight-cylinder engine offers “more sovereign” power delivery at lower engine speeds. The rear wheels are driven by an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF . The maximum speed should be 300 km / h. To reduce fuel consumption of the engine camshaft phasing and cylinder deactivation, which in 1100-2500 has min -1 is available and turns off the supply to the cylinders 2, 3, 5 and 8. FIG.

Mulsanne Speed

The eight-cylinder engine from the basic model was extensively modified and now has a maximum output of 395 kW and a maximum torque of 1100 Nm. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h is shortened to 4.9 seconds and the top speed is now 305 km / h.

Special bodies

Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine

Manufacturer's own

Based on the Bentley Mulsanne, the company's own customization department, Mulliner, built the Bentley Grand Convertible Cabriolet and the Bentley Mulsanne Grand Sedan Pullman body, which is even longer than the EWB long version .

A concept vehicle of the Grand Convertible was shown for the first time at the LA Auto Show 2014, which was originally intended to remain a one-off; It was later decided that a small series of 19 pieces would be built.

The Grand Limousine is one meter longer and 79 mm higher than the standard model. It is a one-off production and was shown for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.

External conversions

The companies Ares Design from Italy and Mcchip-DKR from Germany convert (t) vehicles into coupés .

Newport Convertible from the USA extended the front doors by 150 mm and also offered coupé conversions.

Technical specifications

Data Mulsanne Mulsanne Speed
Construction period 07/2010-2015 2015-06 / 2020 11 / 2014-06 / 2020
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type and number of
cylinders 		V8
Engine charging Biturbo
Load point shift Cylinder deactivation
Displacement 6752 cc
Max. power 377 kW (513 hp)
at 4200 rpm		 395 kW (537 hp)
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque 1020 Nm
at 1750 rpm		 1100 Nm
at 1750 rpm
drive Rear wheel drive
transmission 8-speed automatic transmission
Top speed 296 km / h 305 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		5.3 s
[5.5 s]		 4.9 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km, combined 		16.9 l Super Plus 14.6 l Super Plus
CO 2 emissions,
combined 		406 g / km 342 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro Euro 6
  • Value in [] valid for EWB

Registration numbers

In 2012, 23 vehicles were newly registered in Germany, 18 of which were owned by commercial owners.

Web links

Commons : Bentley Mulsanne  - collection of images, videos and audio files

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  3. ↑ a b BENTLEY PRESENTS THE NEW MULSANNE SPEED - THE FASTEST LUXURY CAR IN THE WORLD ( Memento from October 12, 2014 in the Internet Archive ), September 16, 2014.
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  5. ↑ Tim Neumann: Bentley Mulsanne WO Edition (2018): First photos - special edition for the 100th birthday. In: autozeitung.de. July 16, 2018, accessed November 13, 2019 .
  6. ↑ Uli Baumann: Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner: 60 years eight-cylinder and farewell to the Mulsanne. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. January 14, 2020, accessed January 15, 2020 .
  7. ↑ Steven Wingett: ZF takes care of the new Bentley Mulsanne's shifts and bumps. In: autonews.com. January 12, 2011, accessed June 3, 2018 .
  8. ↑ Uday Senapati, Ian McDevitt, Aaron Hankinson: Vehicle Refinement Challenges for a Large Displacement Engine with Cylinder Deactivation Capability . SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-1678. In: SAE International / Bentley Motors Limited (ed.): SAE 2011 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition . May 17, 2011, ISSN  0148-7191 , doi : 10.4271 / 2011-01-1678 (English, sae.org [accessed on November 13, 2019] preview available).
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  12. ↑ Maximilian Planker: Mcchip-DKR builds a Bentley Mulsanne Coupé with over 600 hp. In: evocars-magazin.de. October 3, 2017, accessed November 13, 2019 .
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