2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed, Not Just a Luxury Car
British car manufacturer, Bentley, recently launched 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed at the Paris Motor Show 2014. They have a slogan for this newest car, which is “the world’s fastest ultra-luxury driving experience”. Priced at 324,000 Euros, this 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed not only offers luxury. But, with the 8-cylinder engine combined the latest system is able to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in just 4.9 seconds. The 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed capable of reaching a top speed of 305 km / h.
“Bentley is currently in development. Improved performance has been tailored to our customers,” said chief executive of Bentley, Wolfgang Duerheimer as reported by Reuters on Monday (06/10/2014).
Bentley sales, accounting for only 0.1 of the VW record (9.73 million vehicles) last year. It gives 95-year-old brand that is a skill, especially in engine technology. As part of the VW target to overtake Toyota as the biggest car manufacturer in the world, Bentley has set a target increase sales reached 7500 units in 2018.
Chairman of the Bentley Drivers’ Club, James Medcalf, which represents 3,500 Bentley’s owner says, the luxury and convenience best describe the target of a brand. However, the increase in performance is also very important.
“If you add a foothold on the top step, many people will go there,” James Medcalf make an analogy.
“Speed version will add a stimulus’ for the Mulsanne, ” he continued.
The production of the 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed is expected to be conducted in the fall of 2015. Brand is also planning to introduce a hybrid gasoline / electric about 90 percent of the lineup until 2020. In addition, Bentley also aims to build a new R & D center and expand its operations in Crewe, England.
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