Bentley Mulsanne Speed takes home the Middle East Car of the Year Award for Large Luxury Sedan

(Dubai UAE, November 9, 2015) Bentley’s new luxury flagship, the Mulsanne Speed, has been awarded the Middle East Car of the Year Award in the Large Luxury Sedan category, beating its rival the Mercedes Maybach S-Class for the coveted title.

In its second year, the Middle East Car of the Year Awards (MECOTY), were judged by 12 highly regarded automotive journalists from across the Middle East, whose opinions are the most sought after in the region, thus making it the most credible and the most prestigious award of its kind. 

Accepting the award on behalf of Bentley Motors, Neil Wilford, Regional Manager Middle East, India and Africa said, “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of Bentley Motors. The new Mulsanne Speed is the car that defines Bentley as a flagship for driving luxury performance. Our customers don’t compromise, and we’ve adopted the same approach in the design, engineering and crafting of our new flagship. 

“The Mulsanne Speed is distinguished, calm and relaxing, but always with a connection to the road and relentless dynamic performance on demand. In this car, every journey becomes a drive and we are glad that these qualities have been recognised by some of the best automotive experts in the region.”

Launched in the Middle East earlier this year, the Mulsanne Speed is tailored for the driver, with 537 PS (530 bhp / 395 kW), 1,100 Nm (811 lb.ft) and selectable sports suspension and steering on demand. 

The reengineered powertrain, featuring Bentley’s mighty 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8, propels the Mulsanne Speed to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds (0 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds) and on to a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h). In modern Bentley tradition, the extra performance is matched by markedly improved efficiency; a 13% gain means a range extended by 50 miles (80 km).

New and contemporary styling features define the Mulsanne Speed as a statement in quintessential British luxury. On-board technology and connectivity are discreetly integrated beneath the finest materials, created with unrivalled craftsmanship and exquisite handcrafted details.

The Mulsanne Speed offers the Mulliner Driving Specification interior features fitted as standard, and include:

• Diamond quilted hide door panels and seats
• Indented hide headlining
• Embroidered Bentley emblems to all seats
• A coined finish to interior door handles
• Knurling to the sports gear lever and “organ stop” ventilation controls
• Drilled alloy sports foot pedals

Available at Bentley dealers across the Middle East, customers can choose from 24 different hide colours, in six different colour splits, and ten different veneers (seven as cost options) when specifying their Mulsanne Speed.