We usually find Autocar’s front man Steve Sutcliffe only in the latest sports and super car, going sideways. But this time he is dispatched to investigate the new Bentley Mulsanne Speed luxury cruiser and to see if that ‘Speed’ part is in any way relevant.
Bentley Mulsanne Speed is a massive 2685 kg luxury limousine and the closest thing to a yacht you can find for the roads. But it also has an impressive engine and a tendency to drive really fast which is in the genes of every Bentley, no matter how big or fat they are.
2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed Specs:
Max power: 530 bhp / 395kW / 537 PS @ 4200rpm
Max torque: 811 lb-ft / 1100Nm @ 1750rpm
Engine capacity: 6752cc
Fuel type: EU 95 to 98 RON US/ROW 92 to 98 RON
Acceleration: 0 – 60mph/ 4.8 seconds 0 – 100km/h/ 4.9 seconds
Max speed: 190 mph / 305 km/h
Combined: 19.3 mpg 14.6 litres/100km
Urban: 12.4 mpg 22.8 litres/100km
Extra urban: 28.4 mpg 9.9 litres/100km
CO2 emissions: 342 g/km
Efficiency class: M
Emission Controls: EU 6 / LEV II
Suspension: Air springs with continous damping control. Four driver-selectable settings including lowered sports tuned suspension
Wheels: 21″ Speed alloy wheels with Dark Tint finish option
Brakes: Iron brakes with Black painted brake callipers
Kerb Weight: 2685kg / 5919l outside North America. 2711 kg/5977 lb North America
Boot Volume: 443L
