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 20,3 cm (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 24,9 cm (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.
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 96 kmh (60 mph) in 4.8
seconds and on to 305 Kmh (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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