2011 Bentley Mulsanne specs

Base price: $285,000

Price as tested: $318,940

Powertrain: 6.75-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8, rear-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic with paddleshift mounted on steering wheel

Horsepower: 505 at 4,200 rpm

Torque: 752 pound-feet at 1,750 rpm

0 to 60: 5.1 seconds

Curb weight: 5,700 pounds

Fuel economy: 16.7 mpg combined city/highway

Final thoughts: Flawless fusion of sport and elegance