ONE DAY WITH A BENTLEY

SOME WILL SAY THAT IF YOU RIDE A BENTLE WITH A COST OF 320,000 THOUSAND EUROS, MEAN YOU HAVE A AMAZING WORK. Rather, it is. BUT, PURCHASING A BENTLEY, YOU DO NOT ONLY DEMONSTRATE THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE EVERYTHING GOOD, BUT ALSO DIVE IN A DEFINED STYLE OF LIFE.

Change speed, but not preference

The flagship executive sedan Bentley Mulsanne Speed differs from its rival Rolls Royce Phantom in that its owner will definitely want to drive. At the sight of this car, even the tough businessmen from Wall Street to Beijing will roll up their French cuffs to become participants in the road themselves. Why? Bentley says that demand creates supply: customers in the US, European and Middle Eastern markets, where millionaires more and more prefer to ride themselves, choose Mulsanne Speed for its sport mode. Although the sedan weighs almost three tons, the Mulsanne Speed accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds - just a second slower than the Lamborghini Diablo VT.

The new Mulsanne Speed 2015 model has undergone many changes compared to its predecessor, including modifications to the engine, gearbox and chassis. Under the hood, as before, is the beloved 6.75-liter Bentley V8 twin-turbo engine. However, the new model already 537 liters. with. instead of 512, and the maximum speed limiter was moved from 292 to 305 km / h. According to engineers, 50% of the engine now looks completely different. The changes affected the connecting rod, bearings, pistons, cylinder heads, camshaft and intake manifold. There is more wood and leather in the salon than in the gentlemen's club of the Victorian era, and in the whole interior notes of antiquity still prevail. The interior is finished with solid wood, and the ceiling is sheathed in genuine leather. The dashboard is lined with glossy wood and covered with soft leather on all sides (in each Mulsan - 17 whole pieces of leather).

All handles, vents and hinges are made of stainless steel. Embossed carbon fiber door panels are exclusive from the manufacturer, which, however, looks somewhat inappropriate here. But the good old luxury, confidence and simplicity, no doubt, win.

However, do not be confused by the handmade interior - everything is incredibly modern in this car. You can connect an iPod, BlackBerry or MP3 player to the car’s built-in audio system, which will remain hidden from view in a convenient drawer lined with leather. In addition, the Mulsanne Speed will provide an extremely comfortable and relaxing ride thanks to windows with acoustic cladding and excellent soundproofing.

Robin Peel, head of international communications and marketing at Bentley International, says the manufacturer is ready to accommodate almost every customer’s request, with the exception of a portable dog bag on the center console. However, to trim the panel with diamonds and other precious stones, as one person recently ordered, will not be difficult. Moreover, according to Robin, this is a machine and was created for the individual needs of the customer. Customers buying a Bentley Mulsanne Speed usually have their own special preferences. In terms of ride comfort, the Mulsanne Speed is far ahead of other Bentley models. The back space of the spacious and magnificent cabin resembles a full-fledged office in the style of business jets. The seats are tall enough, and the hood seems to extend to infinity. The car is equipped with a powerful hydraulic steering wheel, located at a convenient distance from the driver, which allows you to feel a slightly audible echo of the road.

The more expensive the car, the more perfect its gearbox, at least there is such an opinion. Bentley is undoubtedly one of the best gearboxes. Speed switching is smooth and silent, in a split second and with incredible accuracy. Squeeze the gas pedal to the floor at any speed - and the Mulsanne Speed will carry you forward with all the strength. Tested on ourselves - when we dispersed on the runway of a private airfield in the Arabian desert, racing with a sports plane, we experienced the full power of the Mulsanne Speed sports mode. In the "S" mode, the engine speed does not fall below the 2-thousandth mark on the tachometer, which allows you to use the engine performance at full power. Conclusion: The Mulsanne Speed is a sports car tucked away in a premium executive sedan.

Desert wanderer

So, where to go to the Emirates on this car? Without thinking twice, we went to one of the most elegant hotels in the desert in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah - Banyan Tree Al Wadi. Perhaps this particular hotel could fully comply with the Bentley Mulsanne Speed - luxurious villas that allow you to retire, relax and fully disconnect from the bustle of the city. Around is a nature reserve where gazelles, camels and wild oryx graze. At night, the stars are visible at a glance, and the crack of cicadas calms the nerves. There are no barriers between you and wildlife.

Such places are created for unity with their souls, saturated with beauty, grace and nobility. Banyan Tree Al Wadi combines luxury and sacredness, wealth and mysticism, grace and magic, just like all this is combined in Bentley. Here, far from Dubai, you understand this much brighter. Gleaming in the soft night light, huge, monolithic, convincingly expensive, Mulsanne Speed has a strange appeal. It is full of contrasts, like the mysterious southern night.

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