Usually, Bentley makes only high class full-sized luxury cars. The Mulsanne Speed model is an even more luxury and high-performance model. The Speed model came with a much more powerful engine, and it was a limited edition launched in 2014. These cars are often built to last ages.
Overview
The speed model featured much more premium features like the sports mode, dark tint finish, and distinguishing headlights. The engine is also faster and more powerful with its V8 6.75 L twin-turbocharged engine, making 530 horsepower, and 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The efficiency was increased by 13% in the speed model.
Reliability
Reliability is not the biggest concern in owning this type of luxury and exclusive vehicle. These cars are built to last years, and that’s why vintage Bentley cars are still sold at a high auction price. Bentley produces these cars on a much small scale, with the finest quality parts and complex designs.
The Mulsanne speed was discontinued in 2020, but the car is still sold. That’s because these cars are extremely rare to buy and they last even more than 20 years. The quality of the engine and parts used in the car is also the best and the engineering is done to make the car reliable.
Safety
Bentley cars are not regularly crash tested, but they have performed very well in cases of nay crashes. This is because the Mulsanne Speed has many active and passive safety features. These include:
- 8 airbags
- Adaptive cruise control
- Stability control
- Anti-lock brakes
Maintenance and repairing
The only thing which makes Bentley unreliable is their high maintenance costs. These costs are high because Bentley uses extremely rare and expensive parts. These parts work extremely fine, but they need constant care and maintenance. Even simple oil changes cost more than other cars. The Mulsanne Speed would need a minimum of $2,000 yearly to maintain the luxury of the car.
FAQ
Is Bentley Mulsanne Speed a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Bentley Mulsanne Speed is a Rear Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Bentley Mulsanne Speed?
The Bentley Mulsanne Speed is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Mid-Size Cars
What is the horsepower in a Bentley Mulsanne Speed and does it have a turbo?
The Bentley Mulsanne Speed has 537 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Twin Turbo Flexible V-8 with a displacement of 6.8 L The fuel system is: Sequential MPI.
How big is the trunk in the Bentley Mulsanne Speed?
15.7 Cubic Feet ( 0,445 m3 )
What type of wheels does it have?
Bentley Mulsanne Speed has 21 X 9 inch Forged Aluminum Front Wheels and 21 X 9 inch Forged Aluminum Rear Wheels.