SimplyAbuDhabi XII

3 3 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I iPad picnic tables unique to this car and I feel sure you’ll agree that this is a vehicle like no other. This stunning and totally bespoke car also comes complete with Bentley’s Mulliner specification, which boasts a wide range of striking design features including unique 21-inch alloy wheels, Bentley Flying ‘B’ wing vents and diamond quilted leather trimmed cabin with driver-selectable, sports-tuned suspension and steering. All of these features go to further underline the performance credentials of Bentley’s magnificent 6.75 litre V8 ultra-luxury flagship saloon and provide the owner with a car beyond equal. Geoff Dowding, Regional Director Asia, Middle East & Africa, obviously recognises the importance of The Middle East to Bentley’s continuing success and commented, “The Middle East is the biggest market for our flagship Mulsanne, so this year we really wanted to create a car especially for our customers here. Our in- house Mulliner design team from the factory in Crewe, UK spoke directly with many Mulsanne customers to create this limited edition Mulsanne Shaheen”. All those conversations obviously had a great effect in deciding what would make the Mulsanne Shaheen the car those customers in The Middle East really wanted. For, along with those beautiful and practical iPad picnic tables, further luxurious additions include a Wi Fi hotspot, a large tilt-opening, tinted glass sunroof and an exquisitely designed, electrically operated bottle cooler. The Mulsanne is the flagship of the Bentley family, combining coach-built elegance and hand crafted luxury with immense power and sportiness that together offer the world’s most exclusive driving experience. The Shaheen makes it even more exclusive, if such a thing is possible. The Mulsanne’s 6.75 litre V8 remains the same in the Shaheen, developing 512 PS (505 bhp / 377 KW) while the massive torque (1020 Nm / 752 lb.ft) is delivered from 1750 rev/min. This dramatic torque delivery from just above idle and right across the rev range ensures that by merely pressing the accelerator pedal deeper into the luxurious Bentley carpeting the driver is immediately rewarded with that characteristic deep, muffled V8 burble and phenomenal acceleration. All adding up to a truly luxurious, deeply exhilarating driving experience.