Bentley has revealed its all-new Mulsanne at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This luxury saloon is the company’s new flagship, powered by a turbocharged V8 that manages to produce an impressive 508 hp and 1020Nm of torque.
If you ask us, that is probably the only positive aspect of this car. Looking at the Mulsanne’s frontal design, especially the position of the lights is rather odd to say the least. And the colour… well, what shall we say about that? Watch the video, and see what you think..
Despite earlier claims that Bentley needs not to build low-emission models, Bentley now realises it needs to react to the changing market conditions.
Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn stated “I could well imagine a six-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel in a Bentley.”
The quote comes from a recent interview conducted by German publication Auto Motor und Sport regarding VAG’s luxury marques.
The engine Winterkorn speaks of is currently being developed by Audi and is speculated to be employed first by the third-generation A8 sedan due out at next year’s Frankfurt show. The commonrail diesel will reportedly produce in the neighborhood of 300 hp and 440 lb-ft when finalized.
