REVIEW | The Bentley Mulsanne Speed - The last true Bentley Limousine?
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- We're at a transformative time for luxury cars. A time in which we're rapidly heading towards electrification, skateboard platforms and big SUVs.
The Mulsanne pushes some impressive stats, including a mind-bending 0-60MPH launch speed of 4.8 seconds despite weighing 2.7 tonnes!
We believe that the Bentley Mulsanne is possibly the last true Bentley badged limousine before the complete takeover from VAG, and for that reason, it deserves celebrating. In this video, John explores what it's like driving a £265,000 limousine with a legendary hand-built engine dating back to 1959.
EDITORS NOTE: Whoops - we got the weight slightly wrong. We state in the video it's 3,200kg when its actual weight is 2,700kg (still, very impressive, right??)
Written and presented by John Marcar
Filmed and Edited by Luke Wilson
Special thanks to Bentley Motors
See more: www.drivenchat.com
EDITORS NOTE: Whoops - we got the weight slightly wrong! - We state in the video it's 3,200kg when its actual weight is 2,700kg (still, very impressive, right??)
I can't get that car out of my head. It must have given Rolls-Royce sleepless nights.
NO
A wonderful piece of engineering and artwork. Beautiful.
Best review, my first on your channel.
I am preparing myself to purchase one or a spur very soon. This will be my last vehicle.
Excellent choice, very nice car
Lovely Audi chime there at start up 🎉
Nice review of a glorious car. It really takes something to understand why this car is on par or even better than Rolls Royce.
You have Never driven Either have you ??? I Driven Both Rolls Royce Phantom in a League of its Own
@@derekgaliee4351 you just proved me right. It really takes something.
My first car was a VW Phaeton, got it when I was 20, driving it now for almost 10 years. Thinking about getting a Mulsanne for my 30th birthday. Do you guys think its a good replacement? Love the channel and thanks for everything!
Absolutely! That would be the perfect luxury treat! (And happy birthday!) 🥳
@@driven.videos Thanks for your reply! Yes its a hard decision. Used Mulsannes are around 80-120k here, but there is always some place for negotiations, because my dealer told me that especially the Mulsanne is hard to sell, because most buyers are looking for the Sporty Continentals. Also lets be honest, I guess a S-Class or 7-Series in that price range, offers better tech and maybe even better driving.
But well the Mulsanne is rare and has so much class... Which limousine would you choose in the 100k range ? Thanks
@@heinrichschmitz8964what did you buy?
@@werbinich7908 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S560 for 70k. Just couldnt find a good deal on a Mulsanne or Ghost. Also easier to find someone to work on it. Just got offered a 2010 Jaguar XJL 5.0 for 15k, might actually get that one as well
I'd get a Flying Spur !!!@@driven.videos
RIP Bentley Mulsanne... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Last of the real Bentleys.
You can purchase a pre Owned Low mileage one
Hello! Congratulations on the video. Moving on, I would like to know a detail here: on some websites, it states that the Mulsanne Speed version has a maximum power of 530 HP @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 811 b-ft @ 1750 rpm. On the other hand, other sites mention 530 HP generated from 3500 to 4200 rpm, while the maximum torque of 811 lb-ft ranges from 1750 to 3250 rpm. Which information is correct? Or has there been any regulation change depending on the year and model of each Mulsanne? Thanks in advance, looking forward to your response.
The latter. Emissions changed things.
BRILLIANT!
Great review
Great review of a great car!
Thanks! 👍
Always had a soft spot for one of these… but more likely to get GTC😊
Awesome!
Dandy video indeed. Well done.
Thank you kindly
More of a Beano video in my opinion...
You like to drive OK, not in NY, or FL during rush hour with all the road rage and bad drivers, maybe in in Oslo, Zurich or the like.
best car ever for me!
I thought so too. Indeed, so much so I went to test drive one. Whilst at the dealers I also took the opportunity to test drive a Rolls Royce Ghost that was also for sale. I test drove the Mulsanne first. What a machine.
I got in the RR with the feeling I just wanted to get the drive over with and get signed up for the Mulsanne. Within half a mile it was a no-brainer. I bought the Rolls.
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne Oh wow congrats! while the Mulsanne remains my dream car, what was that special thing that made you buy the Ghost over it?
Thank you for the prompt reply. The Mulsanne, while stunning, was like a space-ship. The number of buttons and dials was overwhelming. The Ghost meanwhile was simplicity personified. Furthermore, the silence in the cabin of the Rolls was in a different league, as was the comfort of the ride. Then, last but not least, was the feeling of just "being in a Rolls". @@sidz0001
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne No problem! Oh yes, you are so right about the simplest approach of Rolls-Royce doing with their fabulous interiors. I absolutely love the new RR Spectre. There's nothing like a Rolls Royce. I wish you many many miles with it.
I have a soft spot for the Bentley Mulsanne. I absolutely adore the buttons and dials galore as for me they reminisce the vintage look & feel of a car. Mulsanne is a highly underrated car and would forever be my dream car 𖹭
excellent
I wouldn't need to change NUTHIN on that 1, I love the gray om black... I'd probably get 26 inch rim & tires 👉🏽 That's it!!😎
We agree! It's pretty perfect!
What's with the really very grim background dodgy music (but not really music)
10:20 Well you can get a black SUV with your bodyguards opening the way for you while on the road.
That's the dream!
Have you Ever Driven a Bentley or Rolls Royce Phantom??? You can't compare a SUV to them . I Have been in The Automotive industry for 37 years.
It's so beautiful...
We're glad you think so too! 😎
Im looking for a white long base. Can anyone help me?
Is this a Liverpool accent?
Not quite... John's accent is SW London ;)
It’s not pronounced “ Mulzanne “
British pronunciation of this British car is "muhl-zan"
Sorry, in English it is most definitely Mul-sanne