The Bentley Mulsanne's name derived from Bentley's famous history, which included five victories at the «24 Hours at Le Mans» - the «Mulsanne» being that stretch of the Le
Mans racecourse where cars gain highest speed.
The name «Mulsanne» is derived from Bentley's famous history, which included five victories at Le Mans between 1924 and 1930 — the «Mulsanne Straight» being the stretch of the Le
Mans racecourse where cars reach their highest speeds (old circuit).