Recently, Bentley Motors stated that it has decided to abandon the use of its huge 6.75L engine. It is the company's longest-used V8 engine and has been produced without interruption for 60 years in 2019. This engine is designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in the factory in Crewe, England. It is also the longest-lasting V8 engine in the world. It was first used in the Bentley S2 in 1959 and has experienced decades of ups and downs. It has been tempered and has been upgraded many times, but no matter how it is modified, its basic principles and dimensions have always remained unchanged over the past sixty years.
What is even more surprising is that Bentley also announced this time that its iconic Mulsanne model will also withdraw from the stage of history together with this engine. It is undeniable that the Mulsanne is the most iconic four-door sedan among Bentley products. When it was first launched in 1980, it established its benchmark status in luxury cars.
Bentley said that the Mulsanne will officially cease production this spring, and then the Bentley Flying Spur will take its place and become the flagship model in the Bentley sedan series. On the occasion of the suspension of production, Bentley has officially released the last Mulsanne model Mulsanne? Mulsanne 6.75? special edition model. Its naming is inspired by the legendary 6.75T engine it is equipped with. This car will be limited to 30 units. , there will no longer be any successor to this model in the future.
In this way, this new car will be the swan song of Mulsanne, and its significance is beyond words. Next, let’s take a closer look at this model. Visually, each of the 30 Mulsanne 6.75 special edition models features gloss black detailing on the exterior, including its FlyingB hood mascot, exhaust tips and awesome Mulliner Serenity grille. are black, while the headlights and taillights are wrapped in bright chrome.
On the side of the body, the new car uses customized 21-inch 5-spoke wheels. It is worth noting that there is also a black intake manifold and a black intake manifold hidden under the hood. It was designed by Bentley CEO Adrian Hallmark. Special nameplate with engine number signed by (Adrian Hallmark).
In the cockpit, this luxury sedan is available in four colors: Imperial Blue, Beluga, Fireglow and Newmarket Tan. Mulliner will match the different colors with customized mixed color interiors.
A large number of silver accents are used on the dashboard and center console, matched with gray details on the seats. There is also a unique metal plaque on the center console that reads With the words "6.75 Special Edition", "Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the L Series V8 Engine" and "One of 30 Bentley Mulliner Handcrafted in Crewe". The car is also equipped with special welcome lights. When the door is opened, the words "6.75 Special Edition" will be projected on the ground.
In terms of power, let’s take a look at this powerful 6.75L V8 engine with a long history. It can provide 530 horsepower and 1100 Nm of torque, combined with excellent driving dynamics and all the raw power, it can It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and can also reach an astonishing top speed of 305 km/h.
In terms of price, the specific price of the Mulliner version 6.75 has not been determined yet, but the starting price of the regular version of the Mulsanne is US$342,000. There is no doubt that you need to prepare more money than this. .
As Bentley said, this special edition model is "a send-off to a masterpiece of British automotive engineering and craftsmanship." Chris Craft, Bentley's aftersales board member, said, "This decision follows our experience with other existing models in the product line." In response to significant customer demand, Bentley will redeploy all manufacturing colleagues currently working on the Mulsanne to other areas of the business.
In the future, Bentley’s flagship sedan will be replaced by a new generation of Flying Spur. In addition, the new Flying Spur has also been officially confirmed to launch a petrol-electric hybrid version around 2023. This move marks Bentley’s commitment to change. and its exploration of the future of electrified sustainable luxury travel.
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