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Bentley Mulsanne S
1988 - 1992

Number manufactured 909 First and last chassis number First chassis number: SCBZS02B3JCX21058 (1988). Last chassis number: SCBZS02D5NCX44588 (1992). Dimensions, kerb weight, performance Model year 1988 and 1989: the same specifications as the Mulsanne. Specifications from model year 1990 are: Length, width, height Like the Bentley Mulsanne Turning circle 13.1 m Kerb weight 2320 kg, (2290 kg America) Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 10.6 seconds Top speed 126 mph, 202 km/h Characteristics and peculiarities Backgrounds of this model - The Bentley Mulsanne S is the successor of the Bentley Mulsanne. - The lengthened model too, the Mulsanne S LWB, evolved to a second generation of the Mulsanne LWB model. Original characteristics - Chromed stainless steel radiator grille. - Aluminium Alloy wheels. - Colour keyed mirrors. - Mulsanne S badges. - The facia of the Turbo R with centre console and rev counter. Straight-grained walnut. - Improved handling and roadholding. Model year 1989 - From model year 1989 on all Bentleys got paired round headlamps with high pressure jet washers. - New in-car entertainment system. Model year 1990 - The Mulsanne S got the same engine specifications as the new Silver Spirit II. - Driver's airbag as an option. Model year 1992 - From model year 1992 on all models have a GM 4L80-E four-speed automatic gearbox. Production and chassis numbers Identification of the model in the chassis number The chassis number of a Bentley Mulsanne S has up to 1989 (incl): - the letter B on the third position - the letter S on the fifth position - the combinatie 00 of 02 on the sixth and seventh position (only distinguishing in model year 1988) - a number between 21058 and 27798 (model years 1988 and 1989) - a number between 31006 and 36291 (model years 1990 and 1991) - a number between 44015 and 44588 (model year 1992). Further details about the production and the chassis numbers - The chassis numbers in the years 1980 up to and including 1989 are assigned in batches. Batches exist for the standard saloon models (Silver Spirit, Mulsanne), the long wheelbase models (Silver Spur, Bentley LWB), the turbo models (Mulsanne Turbo, Turbo R), the Bentley Eight, the convertibles (Corniche, Continental), the Camargues and the Phantoms VI. - In 1988 and 1989 the numbers of the Silver Spirit and the Bentley Mulsanne S are mixed within the same batches. - The chassis numbers in the years 1990 up to and including 2003 are assigned in separate series per model type (often per model year as well) or in separate series per model. A model type stands for e.g. the standard saloon models (Silver Spirit, Brooklands), the long wheelbase models (Silver Spur, Bentley LWB), the 2-door coupé models (Continental R, Continental T, et cetera). - In 1990 and 1991 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit II, Silver Spur II, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Mulsanne S, Bentley Mulsanne SL, Bentley Eight, Rolls-Royce Mulliner Spur. - In 1992 the numbers of the following models are mixed within the same series of numbers: Silver Spirit II, Silver Spur II, Bentley Turbo R, Bentley Turbo R LWB, Bentley Mulsanne S, Bentley Mulsanne SL, Bentley Eight. Series of numbers and unused numbers - No number was assigned to a Bentley Mulsanne S between 27799 and 31005. There were numbers assigned to other models (Corniche, Continental) between 27799 and 31000. Numbers LHD / RHD Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Model year Number % (p yr) Number % (p yr) Total 1988 139 66% 71 34% 210 1989 177 58% 128 42% 305 1990 86 43% 113 57% 199 1991 78 48% 86 52% 164 1992 10 32% 21 68% 31 Total 490 54% 419 46% 909 Some chassis numbers Model years 1988 until 1991 are not listed below. Model year 1992 SCBZS02D2NCX44015 SCBZS02D5NCX44042 SCBZS02A3NCH44064 SCBZS02AXNCX44074 SCBZS02D2NCX44077 SCBZS02D5NCX44123 SCBZS02AXNCX44138 SCBZS00A4NCH44268 SCBZS00A0NCH44283 SCBZS00A8NCH44306 SCBZS00A1NCH44325 SCBZS00A9NCH44329 SCBZS00A5NCH44344 SCBZS02D5NCX44350 SCBZS00A5NCH44358 SCBZS00A5NCH44361 SCBZS00A0NCH44378 SCBZS00A8NCH44399 SCBZS00A1NCH44423 SCBZS00A1NCH44440 SCBZS00A1NCH44454 SCBZS00A3NCH44472 SCBZS00A7NCH44488 SCBZS00A4NCH44500 SCBZS02D4NCX44517 SCBZS00A1NCH44518 SCBZS00A7NCH44538 SCBZS02A1NCH44547 SCBZS02D2NCX44581 SCBZS02D4NCH44584 SCBZS02D5NCX44588

Bentley Mulsanne S, model year 1989, press photos (above and below). Bentley Mulsanne S, model year 1990, press photos (below). Bentley Mulsanne S, model year 1991, press photos (below and left).

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