Bentley Mulsanne

Only 40 of the 600 cars in the Dream Car Garage catalogue pair a turbocharged V8, placing the Bentley Mulsanne in a particularly narrow group. That figure matters because the Mulsanne’s identity is defined less by chasing outright rankings and more by belonging to a specific mechanical and luxury category that few cars in the collection share. It sits among a small selection of turbocharged V8 machines, with the traditional combination of a large engine, rear-wheel drive and saloon proportions.

The Mulsanne’s wider catalogue position tells a more nuanced story. Its 505 bhp places it 325th out of 600 cars for power, while its 5.1 second 0-100 km/h time ranks 479th, faster than 121 cars in the collection. Its 296 km/h top speed sits at 296th overall. These numbers show a car whose appeal is not built around dominating acceleration tables, but around a distinct balance of presence and engineering character. The 6.8 litre V8, producing 1,020 Nm of torque, provides the evidence behind that approach.

As a Bentley from the United Kingdom, the Mulsanne also belongs to a smaller national grouping within the catalogue, with 160 of the 600 cars originating from the UK. Bentley itself accounts for 22 cars in the collection, giving the Mulsanne a place within a focused representation of the marque rather than an isolated entry. Its four or five seat sedan layout reinforces its role as a car designed around luxury accommodation as much as performance figures.

At a used price of £85,000, the Mulsanne ranks 323rd of 600 for cost, making it more expensive than 277 cars in the catalogue. Its £168 cost per bhp reflects the reality that this is not a simple power-per-pound purchase. Instead, it offers access to a rare combination of traits: a 6.8 litre turbocharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and the presence of a large luxury saloon.

For a collector building a garage from hundreds of possibilities, the Mulsanne adds a different kind of distinction. It is the car chosen when a collection needs a grand touring saloon with a rare mechanical profile rather than another performance-focused addition.

The Mulsanne defines the space between power and refinement.