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Bentley Mulsanne I 6.75 i V8 (218 Hp)
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Bentley Mulsanne:
The Bentley Mulsanne is a full-size luxury car that was manufactured and marketed by British automaker Bentley Motors from March 2010 to June 2020. It served as the flagship automobile for the company during its production run. Internal to Bentley, the Mulsanne was referred to as "The Grand Bentley" during its development.
Replacing the Rolls-Royce-based Arnage, the Mulsanne was Bentley's first independently-built automobile since the 8 Litre, which W. O. Bentley conceived. Unveiled initially at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the Mulsanne retained two key elements from the Arnage—rear-wheel drive with the front axle centerline optimally positioned forward, and a 6. 75-litre push-rod V8 engine equipped with twin-turbochargers. The individualistic headlamps were designed to resemble those of the Jaguar S-Type from the 1960s. Throughout its ten-year manufacturing period, Bentley produced approximately 7,900 examples at the Crewe facility. The Mulsanne has generally been well received, with Jeremy Clarkson claiming that the ride is quiet and the torques were great while criticising the number of switches and the fact that it was less "tasteful" than a Rolls-Royce Ghost....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Bentley Mulsanne (I). At around 2350 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 204 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Bentley Mulsanne I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began (1997). While built to high standards for its era, it lacks modern safety features and crash structures found in contemporary vehicles.
6.75 i V8 (218 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for stately cruising, the naturally aspirated V8 delivers smooth, effortless power rather than outright speed. Acceleration is leisurely for a luxury car of this caliber.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large, heavy luxury sedan from its era with a 6.75-liter V8, fuel consumption is very high, making it an expensive car to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled comfort and luxury for its era
- • Smooth and powerful V8 engines (especially 295 Hp variant)
- • Exceptional build quality and craftsmanship
- • Strong classic car appeal and presence
- • Spacious and opulent interior
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption across all variants
- • Dated technology and safety features compared to modern cars
- • High maintenance and running costs due to complexity and rarity
- • Large dimensions can make it challenging to maneuver and park
- • Performance of the 218 Hp variant is modest for its size
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1982 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Mulsanne |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.75 i V8 (218 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 218 Hp @ 4200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 32.3 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 6750 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.9 l |
| Coolant: | 16 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 104.14 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.06 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 24.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 204 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.8 Hp/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2350 |
| Max. weight: | 2880 |
| Max load: | 530 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 550 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 108 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5270 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1885 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1485 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3060 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1550 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/70 HR 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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