It has been done before, worry not, and it will most likely happen again. Getting two different worlds together just to prove they share the same ambition for success, that is. This time, we’re talking about Bentley’s campaign of short documentaries in which some of the world’s visionaries discuss their view on the future.
So what does a powerboat racer of Steve Curtis’ caliber and the Bentley Mulsanne have in common? Performance, speed and agility, apparently. After all, the luxury 4-door sedan was named after the Mulsanne Corner of the Le Mans racing circuit, the company’s vehicles having won six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the past.
Take the most recent model the Brits created, the Mulsanne Speed Model 2014. It offers even greater performance and more premium features compared to a standard Bentley Mulsanne. There’s a 6.76-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that produces a staggering 522 horsepower. This output takes performance to a whole new level, with the saloon being capable of a 0-62mph sprint time of just 4.9 seconds. The top speed is also increased from 184 mph to 190 mph.
As you can observe, we’re talking about great performance that almost is a must when it comes to racing on water. For those of you who don’t know, we’ll mention Steve Curtis is an eight-time World Powerboat champion and holder of the World Water Speed Record. He also is the owner and CEO of renowned boat building company, Cougar Marine.
With this video, Curtis is joining a long list of famous people that includes tennis player Victoria Azarenka, Jackie Chan, Scott Schuman, and Dale Chihuly, which Bentley all call visionaries. The holder of the World Water Speed Record is seen describing his long-held fascination with acceleration and speed. He also talks about the similarities and differences between the boats he races and the Bentley Mulsanne.
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