It really is no wonder why the Queen chooses to cruise about London in a Bentley. The Mulsanne's ride is regal; there is no other word for it. The car is equipped with Drive Dynamics Control, which consists of four driver-selectable settings for the suspension's Continuous Damping Control and power steering. The available modes include Bentley, Sport, Comfort and Custom.
Regardless of the selection, the good-ship lollipop hovers above the tarmac with nigh a ruffled feather. Even in Sport, the Big Bentley prefers smooth navigating over harsh movements. To add peace to the quiet, all side windows are double-paned, ensuring complete isolation from outside noise pollution.
There are two ways to experience the Mulsanne. Mine would be as the driver. Here, the pilot need not be the Incredible Hulk; every input requires but a delicate touch and all is met with silky responses. The steering wheel is firmly connected to the front wheels, however harshness does not apply. Both the throttle and brake pedals are easy to modulate, as if you were cruising around in any basic Lexus. All the driver needs is a good sense of his or her surroundings.
Although this car is uber-powerful, an important degree of lag is present during throttle mashes. I'm not talking about turbo lag, I'm referring to the prominent delay that takes place when accelerating, particularly in a passing manoeuvre. It's as though the transmission's brain says: “Wait, what's this? WOT? Lemme think about it... Oh, now I get it!” And then gears drop, the front end lifts and the 5.6-metre-long (18.3-ft) car lunges forward. I'm thinking this is a built-in feature for comfort.
Comfort for the rear passengers, of course. I can't begin to describe how it feels to sit back there. What you see is what you get: supremely cozy, electric-power, multi-adjustable, hand-selected-leather-covered, massaging, heated, vented thrones. Why would anyone ever want to get up from these seats?
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| Everything you see here is real. That's real wood, leather and luxury. And yes, the seats are as comfortable as they look. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
Regardless of the selection, the good-ship lollipop hovers above the tarmac with nigh a ruffled feather. Even in Sport, the Big Bentley prefers smooth navigating over harsh movements. To add peace to the quiet, all side windows are double-paned, ensuring complete isolation from outside noise pollution.
There are two ways to experience the Mulsanne. Mine would be as the driver. Here, the pilot need not be the Incredible Hulk; every input requires but a delicate touch and all is met with silky responses. The steering wheel is firmly connected to the front wheels, however harshness does not apply. Both the throttle and brake pedals are easy to modulate, as if you were cruising around in any basic Lexus. All the driver needs is a good sense of his or her surroundings.
Although this car is uber-powerful, an important degree of lag is present during throttle mashes. I'm not talking about turbo lag, I'm referring to the prominent delay that takes place when accelerating, particularly in a passing manoeuvre. It's as though the transmission's brain says: “Wait, what's this? WOT? Lemme think about it... Oh, now I get it!” And then gears drop, the front end lifts and the 5.6-metre-long (18.3-ft) car lunges forward. I'm thinking this is a built-in feature for comfort.
Comfort for the rear passengers, of course. I can't begin to describe how it feels to sit back there. What you see is what you get: supremely cozy, electric-power, multi-adjustable, hand-selected-leather-covered, massaging, heated, vented thrones. Why would anyone ever want to get up from these seats?
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| In the event that a third person would like to take place in the rear, the multi-function armrest goes up and a “compromised” third sport is revealed. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |