2016 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

The Mulsanne Speed is Bentley's most potent expression of the long-running 6.75-litre V8 saloon. The twin-turbocharged Crewe-built engine delivers 530 bhp and a huge wave of torque, making this one of the quickest and most effortless luxury saloons of its era. This 2016 car is finished in Black Velvet Metallic over an Anthracite quilted hide interior, a sombre combination that suits the car's scale and presence.

Specification is rich in the details that matter on a Speed. It rides on 21-inch Speed alloy wheels and carries the model's dark-tinted LED tail lights, rifled exhaust tailpipes and Speed wing badges and treadplates. Inside, Burr Walnut veneer is set against Damson contrast stitching and embroidered emblems, with 14-way electric front seats and 10-way electric rear seats, both with memory. Rear sunblinds, a veneered media drawer, a drilled alloy pedal set and a perforated hide headliner add to the cabin's craftsmanship. Blind-spot assistance, corner-view cameras, Bentley navigation and soft-close doors modernise the experience.

The car has covered 43,000 miles and is described as having a full Bentley service history and low ownership. That is a sensible usage level for a Mulsanne, as these cars are built for long-distance work, and the documented dealer maintenance should reassure buyers considering the complexity of the powertrain.