Bentley Mulsanne

flagship saloon, V8 6,75 L twin-turbo (reference: Speed for the performance variant)

505 ch · 4.9 s (0-100) · 305 km/h · 2010

Identification

Body style / seats

4-door saloon, 4–5 seats; also EWB (extended wheelbase) and Grand Limousine (Mulliner)

Design / style centre

Dirk van Braeckel (exterior); Robin Page (interior)

Assembly

Crewe (England), entirely hand-assembled

Production

March 2010 – June 2020, ≈ 7 900 units · name taken from the Mulsanne corner at Le Mans (6 Bentley victories) · variants: Mulsanne, Speed, EWB, Mulliner editions (6.75 Final Edition, 30 units)

⚠️ Identification notice. The Mulsanne (2010–2020) is the Bentley flagship that replaces the Arnage, powered by the V8 6,75 L twin-turbo (one of the largest turbocharged V8s ever fitted to a saloon). Two outputs: standard (505 hp) and Speed (530 hp); plus an extended-wheelbase (EWB) variant. Not to be confused with the original Mulsanne (1980–1992). See section 10.

Powertrain

Engine

V8 6,75 L (6 752 cc) twin-turbo pushrod, L-series Rolls-Royce/Bentley

Bore × stroke

104,2 × 99,1 mm

Power

505 hp (512 PS / 377 kW) (Speed: 530 hp / 537 PS / 395 kW)

Torque

1 020 Nm (752 lb-ft) (Speed: 1 100 Nm / 811 lb-ft)

Redline

low (torque-focused engine)

Compression ratio

n/a (n.c.)

Fuel system

injection, twin-turbo

Valve gear

pushrod valve gear, longevity-oriented architecture

Forced induction

twin-turbo

Lubrication

wet sump (à confirmer)

Layout

front longitudinal

Engine distinctions

the iconic V8 6,75 L (≈ 60 years of lineage), retired with the Mulsanne

Transmission

Gearbox

ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic (steering-wheel paddles)

Architecture

front engine, rear-wheel drive

Differential

conventional + electronic management

Driven wheels

rear-wheel drive

Associated systems

selectable sport suspension and steering (Speed)

Performance *(Speed)*

0–100 km/h

≈ 4,9 s (standard: ≈ 5,3 s)

0–200 km/h

n/a (n.c.)

Top speed

≈ 305 km/h (190 mph) (standard: 296 km/h)

Reference circuit

not applicable

Chassis & suspension

Chassis / materials

steel structure

Rigidity

n/a (n.c.)

Front/rear suspension

air suspension with adaptive damping (sport settings on Speed)

Steering

power-assisted

Braking

large ventilated discs (optional ventilated carbon-ceramic, 8-piston callipers)

Front/rear tyres

20–21″ fitments

Front/rear wheels

Bentley wheels (up to 21″)

Aerodynamics

Cd

n/a (n.c.)

Downforce

not applicable → n/a

Devices

limousine silhouette, upright grille (widened at the 2016 facelift)

Methodology

n/a (n.c.)

Dimensions, weight & capacities

L × W × H

5 575 × 1 926 × 1 521 mm (EWB: 5 825 mm; Grand Limousine: 6 575 mm)

Wheelbase

3 266 mm (EWB: 3 516 mm) · Front/rear track: n/a

Ground clearance

adjustable (air suspension) · Overhangs: n/a

Kerb weight

≈ 2 650 kg (EWB: ≈ 2 730–2 751 kg) · Dry weight not relevant

Weight distribution

n/a (n.c.)

Centre of gravity

n/a (n.c.)

Fuel tank

≈ 96 L · Boot: generous

Electronics & dynamics

Dynamic controls

ESP, ABS, adaptive air suspension

Drive modes

comfort/sport settings (suspension, steering — Speed)

ECU / software architecture

Bentley management (dedicated infotainment)

Fuel consumption & emissions

Consumption

≈ 16,9 L/100 km (combined) — high

CO₂

high (à confirmer)

Standard

Euro 5/6 depending on model year

Lineage & positioning

Replaces

Bentley Arnage

Replaced by

no direct successor (the V8 6,75 L is retired with it; the flagship role evolves towards the Flying Spur)

Key competitors

Rolls-Royce Phantom / Ghost, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class

Not to be confused with: original Mulsanne (1980–1992) — same name, different era. Standard (505 hp) vs Speed (530 hp) vs EWB (extended wheelbase). Grand Limousine (Mulliner, stretched by 1 m); 6.75 Edition by Mulliner (final, 30 units). Flying Spur (smaller saloon, W12/V8) and Continental GT (coupé) — distinct models.

Collectability & valuation

Rarity

production model, yet the last Bentley with a V8 6,75 L engine (end of an era); Speed, EWB, 6.75 Edition and Mulliner variants sought after

Desirability

hand-crafted Crewe flagship, iconic V8 6,75 L on the verge of extinction, Mulliner personalisation; original specification and low mileage are decisive factors

Points to watch

very high servicing/parts costs (V8 6,75, air suspension, electronics), fuel consumption; typical depreciation curve for luxury saloons; full service history essential

Valuation

on request (range + comparables + sources + date; premium for Speed / 6.75 Edition / Mulliner)

Bentley Mulsanne

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