Performance Review: Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley Mulsanne Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport and the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8.This particular Bentley Mulsanne has a 6750cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Mulsanne shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Mulsanne's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2585 kgs (5698 lbs) this makes the Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley Mulsanne shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 6750cc 16V V8 engine produces 505 bhp (376 kW) @ 1750 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 752 lb-ft (1019.5 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo (774 lb-ft) or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (774 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bentley Mulsanne you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 BMW 1 Series M140i F21 LCI (220.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley Mulsanne.

The Bentley Mulsanne has a Power to weight ratio of 195.3 bhp per ton and 290.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 Mulsanne competing with the 2016 BMW 1 Series M140i F21 LCI (220.3 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Toyota Supra GR RZ 3.0 Turbo (220.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bentley Mulsanne generating around 290.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 V8 (315.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 KTM X-Bow 2.0 Turbo (315.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs). This Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 M50d 3.0 Turbo (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Mulsanne and the 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3

When talking about the performance of the Bentley Mulsanne on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.15 secs @ 96.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2011 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 (14.09 secs), the 1996 Lotus Esprit 2.0 Turbo GT3 (14.10 secs), and the 2006 Lotus Europa S 2.0 Turbo (14.10 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 184mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 Mulsanne equals the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Bentley Mulsanne 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (195 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged (195 mph), or the 2019 Aston-Martin Vantage AMR 4.0 V8 Turbo (195 mph).

Related Links:

2009 Mulsanne Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

Car Comparison