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Bentley Mulsanne
The Bentley Mulsanne is giving something for automotive journalists
to talk about. The well-known British carmaker Bentley has just
recently presented its latest carrier sedan, which exhibits top-notch
craftsmanship, high-end luxury and innovative technology in equal
amounts. And the results are nothing short of stunning to say
the least. Enter the Bentley Mulsanne 2011.
The Bentley Mulsanne line is the end product of the company's
attempts to produce a new flagship sedan that is a distinct
departure from the automaker's previous models.
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When the Mulsanne is released in the fall of 2010, it is expected
to come with a price of around $300,000 for the base model. Below
are a few other details that we have been able to gather about
the Bentley Mulsanne.
The Mulsanne 2011 follows a new design from the wheels up. It
has virtually nothing in common with any of the other models in
the Bentley catalog, nor does it bear any resemblance to any release
from its parent company, the Volkswagen Group.
The Bentley Mulsanne 2011 is set for only a limited run. Only
700 Bentley Mulsanne cars will be produced every year, and all
of these cars will be spread to different worldwide markets.
Much if the construction of the Bentley Mulsanne will be done
by hand, which is only fitting given its claim as a world-class
car.
While the Bentley Mulsanne's tag name is slightly reminiscent
of older models, under the hood is a wealth of new and innovative
features, some of it responsible for cutting fuel consumption
by half. This is certainly a very useful feature for a 2.5ton
car!
The Bentley Mulsanne 2011 isn't intended only for the luxury
market, although it is certainly able to measure up to its needs.
Instead, the Mulsanne has also been designed to provide a stellar
driving experience with performance and stability that put it
well ahead of other cars in its class.
The Bentley Mulsanne 2011 is fashioned as a sportier but more
affordably-priced alternative to the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost, with
which it has already drawn numerous comparisons. As it is, the
Mulsanne stands as another impressive feather in the cap of Bentley,
which is known in the business for its numerous wins at the Le
Mans twenty four-hour races.
The Mulsanne is actually the first all-Bentley car to be produced
since the company forged a partnership with Rolls-Royce in 1931.
The release of this model therefore stands as a milestone of sorts
for the split between these two companies after seventy years.
The split was characterized by a fierce bidding war between BMW
and the Volkswagen Group, and yet interestingly enough, the chaos
proved to be fertile ground for the release of what is expected
to be one of Bentley's most important models.
Given the company's strong performance in the years following
its split with Rolls-Royce, the Bentley Mulsanne is expected to
set new standards in automotive design and efficiency. Needless
the say, the world waits with bated breath for the impending release,
so watch out for it!
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