The Bentley Mulsanne
is getting an updated look, as well as a new Extended Wheelbase version
that Bentley says is as luxurious as the first-class cabin in an
airplane. The 2017 Bentley Mulsanne makes its debut at next month's
Geneva show and goes on sale this summer.
Every part of the
Mulsanne forward of the A-pillar has been redesigned, starting with a
wider stainless-steel grille and new, adaptive LED headlights. At first
glance, the car doesn't appear wildly different than before, with the
same imposing, squared-off shapes and proportions as the outgoing
Mulsanne. But there are subtle updates all through the car, including
reshaped fenders, new front and rear fascias, a new 8-inch touchscreen
infotainment system, redesigned switchgear and armrests, and available
Android tablet computers for rear-seat passengers.
Speaking of whom,
the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne's new Extended Wheelbase model sees the
luxury sedan's wheelbase grow by 9.8 inches, all of which goes to
improve rear-seat legroom (as if that were at a premium in the regular
Mulsanne.) The two rear seats have airplane-like power adjustments
allowing occupants to sit upright or reclined. Between the two seats, a
special console features USB ports, cupholders, and pen holders, as well
as a concealed storage area. A large rear sunroof and electrically
operated curtains over the rear windows are standard, and passengers can
opt for power-deployable tray tables in case they want to get some work
done while on the move.
The 2017 Bentley
Mulsanne and Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase use the brand's
"six-and-three-quarter"-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, which channels 505
hp and 752 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic
transmission. That'll get the standard Mulsanne to 60 mph in a Volkswagen Golf GTI-shaming 5.1 seconds.
The Mulsanne Speed,
meanwhile, continues with a twin-turbo V-8 good for 530 hp and 811
lb-ft, enough to propel the car to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and on to 190
mph.
As always, the 2017 Bentley Mulsanne
will continue to offer an incredible list of customization options,
including a 20-speaker, 2,200-watt Naim sound system; several varieties
of leather; and various types of real wood trim. All told, it takes 400
hours to build each Mulsanne.
Take a closer look at the refreshed 2017 Bentley Mulsanne in the gallery below.
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