But luxury car aficionados will have to wait until mid-2010, when the first Mulsanne will be delivered.
The , which was conceived and engineered at the home of Bentley in Crewe, UK and will replace the Arnage, goes into production next year. According to Bentley, the Mulsanne, which features a 6.75L V8 petrol engine, was inspired by Bentley’s founder, WO Bentley, and his crowning achievement &ndash the creation of an 8-litre engine in the 1930s. “The challenge we set our engineers was to create a new grand Bentley that would stand as the pinnacle of British luxury motoring, offering the world’s most exclusive driving experience. They have responded to this challenge with real passion and the result is a luxury grand tourer that sets new standards in terms of comfort, effortless performance and hand-crafted refinement &ndash the very qualities for which Bentley is renowned,” said Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors as he unveiled the new model. The Mulsanne was named after a famous turn that features in the endurance car race, the 24 Hours of Le Man. It will be on display at the forthcoming IAA Frankfurt Motor Show running from 15-27 September 2009. Irish Director is Ireland’s leading senior management magazine. Designed for business leaders and decision makers across the island, it covers topics of specific relevance to Ireland’s senior directors.