Description
This 2017 Bentley Mulsanne Speed was supplied new by Bentley Hertfordshire and has covered 27, 885 miles in the hands of just two owners. Importantly for a Mulsanne of this age, it comes with a comprehensive maintenance record comprising both Bentley main dealer and recognised specialist history.
Finished in Dark Sapphire Metallic over Linen hide, it is a very traditional Bentley colour combination and one that suits the Mulsanne particularly well. The lighter cabin contrasts neatly with the darker exterior, while Piano Black veneer and Beluga secondary hide prevent the interior from feeling overly formal.
As a Speed, there are a number of worthwhile differences over the standard Mulsanne. The 21-inch Speed wheels are finished in Dark Tint, complemented by the darker matrix grilles, Speed wing badges and distinctive rifled exhaust finishers. Underneath sits Bentley’s 6. 75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 in its more powerful Speed configuration, producing 530 bhp and an enormous 1, 100 Nm of torque.
The specification of this particular car is where much of its appeal lies. The Linen hide features the diamond-quilted Speed pattern with embroidered Bentley emblems, while a large glass sunroof brings considerably more light into the cabin. Rear passengers are particularly well catered for with individual entertainment screens, electrically operated privacy blinds and extensive electric seat adjustment, alongside heating, ventilation and massage functions.
Despite the luxury equipment, the Speed retains a slightly more purposeful character than the regular Mulsanne, with its revised suspension and steering calibration giving it a noticeably different feel without taking away from what the car does best.
With just two owners from new, 27, 885 miles and a strong Bentley main dealer and specialist maintenance history, this is a well-kept example with a particularly good combination of colour, specification and provenance. A Mulsanne Speed that has clearly been used and maintained as intended, rather than simply stored away.
