Bentley confirms the end of production of the Mulsanne with the limited-edition 6.75 Edition by Mulliner

2020 has got off to a start with several interesting announcements but, unfortunately, the one we bring you next is rather sad, as Bentley has decided to end production of the Mulsanne. With the Mulsanne goes an iconic vehicle of the brand, which has gone through two production stages since its first presentation in 1980, but with its departure we must also add the disappearance of its 6.75-litre engine, the longest-lived V8 in the world, with 60 decades of production and redesign since it first came to life in the Bentley S2.

It will be with the arrival of spring when the Bentley Mulliner facilities in Crewe bring production of the Mulsanne to an end, leaving the Flying Spur as the brand’s main flagship, but before that the company wants to put a golden full stop on this very special model in its line-up. To do so, they will produce 30 units of the exclusive limited edition 6.75 Edition by Mulliner, with small distinguishing details that refer to its particular and unique engine.

On the exterior of the Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner we will find a paint finish that will especially catch the eye due to its glossy finish, which highlights the great work the brand does with it, while for the front and rear headlights chrome surrounds have been chosen, which contrast with the black finish for the grille, the Flying B emblem on the bonnet and the surrounds of the side vents. For the wheels, Bentley has opted to fit the 21-inch wheels of the Mulsanne Speed, but with a finish exclusive to this limited edition, finishing with identification plates located near the lower part of the front doors.

When we access the interior and open the front doors, a projection on the floor from the lower part of the doors with the special edition logo will welcome us, and we will find small changes that refer at all times to the engine that powers the Mulsanne, such as the embroidery with the 6.75 Edition legend on the seats, which by the way feature a combination of four leathers in a single shade and contrasting stitching. The distinguishing tone is also provided by the deep black inserts for the dashboard and the silver-grey for the centre console, where we will find a commemorative plate for the limited edition.

Mechanically, the Bentley Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner uses the 6.75-litre engine of the Speed version, in which the V8 is uprated to reach 537 CV of power together with a torque of 1,100 Nm. As a distinguishing detail, Bentley has used the black finish for the intake manifold instead of the conventional silver, and the engine plate is signed directly by Adrian Hallmark, president and chief executive of Bentley, instead of the craftsman who assembled the engine, as is usual for the brand.