2016 Bentley Mulsanne LWB spy photo / S. Baldauf / SB-Medien
Coming out in 2016
Our spies have sent us a comprehensive batch of images with
the Bentley Mulsanne facelift and the brand new long wheelbase version.
2016 is going to be a big year for the Mulsanne lineup as
aside from the facelifted sedan Bentley has plans to launch a convertible
along with a long
wheelbase sedan spotted once again while undergoing testing. The SWB model
is 5575 mm long and this LWB model appears to be at least 200 mm longer judging
by that very long rear doors and the massive wheelbase.
Speaking of the wheelbase, in the Mulsanne SWB it is 3266 mm
long and we expect most of the added length of the LWB to be implemented in the
wheelbase to provide even more room for the rear passengers. The larger
footprint will have an impact on weight which is set to grow considerably from
the current 2,685 kg (5,919 lbs).
In
terms of design, the 2016 Mulsanne will come with a slightly wider
grille and modified front and rear bumpers while the outer headlights
appear to sit higher than they do on the outgoing model and now they are
in
line with the inner lights. The lighting clusters will likely employ
full LED technology
and we expect some interior cabin changes as well, but nothing to write
home
about.
The 6.75-liter V8 twin-turbo engine will likely be carried
over, but could receive a power bump - especially in the LWB model - from the
current 512 PS (377 kW) and 1,020 Nm (752 lb-ft). A higher state of tune for
this engine is already available in the Mulsanne
Speed where it churns 537 PS (395 kW) and 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) which
would make it suitable for the long wheelbase model given the higher weight.
An
official reveal of the facelifted Mulsanne and the new
Mulsanne LWB is expected to occur in March at the Geneva Motor Show,
with the Mulsanne Grand Convertible arriving before the year's end.
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