British luxury car manufacturer Bentley on Thursday revealed the new Flying Spur Mulliner, a new four-door sedan with hints of legendary Mulsanne in it. Although, it isn’t a full-on Mulsanne substitute – a car that has been missed by many motorheads around the world – the Spur Mulliner is a speedster with a touch of class and elegance. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in California with exclusive touches and customization options that aim to please even the most discerning customer, the Spur Mulliner will go on sale in 2022. Bentley hasn't said how much the 2022 Flying Spur Mulliner will cost or when deliveries will begin. Bentley's lineup currently consists of three vehicles: an SUV (Bentayga), a coupe/convertible (Continental GT) and a classically Bentley body style — the Flying Spur sedan. This will become the 4th vehicle and will set right on top of the lineup with Bentley’s most opulent sedan offering. Here are 10 key features of the new Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner:
1. The Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner is available with any of Spur's three powertrain options: A twin-turbo V-8, twin-turbo W-12, or the new-for-2022 hybridized V-6.
2. It can do 0-60 mph time as quick as 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 207 mph in W-12 versions. The V-8 model is a tick slower, hitting 60 mph in 4.0 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph. The V-6 hybrid powertrain gives up little in the way of speed with a 0-60 mph sprint of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 177 mph.
3. No matter which variant you go with, you'll receive 22-inch Mulliner-exclusive wheels. They have self-levelling wheel caps that keep the "B" vertical and legible as the car rolls along.
4. The Flying Spur's cabin is trimmed from roof to floor in supple leathers, rich woods and acres of knurled chrome. The quality of the materials and expert craftsmanship on display will leave no doubt that the money is well spent.
5. Bentley developed Mulliner-specific graphics for the digital gauge cluster, and every Flying Spur Mulliner has electronically operated rear picnic tables with leather-trimmed surfaces mounted to the front seatbacks.
6. The seats also have contrasting piping, while three-dimensional leather and chrome Bentley B inlays adorn the door panels. A diamond-milled finish adorns the centre and rear consoles, and a silver Mulliner clock sits front and centre on the dashboard.
7. For the backseats, a long wheelbase provides acres of legroom in both rows, and tall passengers will enjoy the ample amount of space above their heads.
8. A high beltline translates to narrow windows that can be tricky to see out of, but the Flying Spur's impressive tech features – such as a 360-degree camera and automated parking – make it easy to place on the highway or in a crowded parking lot.
9. Every customer gets the keys to their new Mulliner in a "Mulliner-branded handcrafted presentation box" that is colour-matched to their ride's interior.
10. Buyers will be able to spec their cars from eight three-colour combinations exclusive to the Flying Spur Mulliner.
