Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary
Mulliner Bentley's custom coachbuilding unit, has created a unique keycase to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bentley brand. Made of Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it includes a fluttering 'B' paperweight, a set of keys and a brochure that features never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre imagery.
It is the perfect gift to greet a new owner of their opulent vehicle.
Aesthetics
As a design-oriented company Bentley takes its aesthetics extremely seriously. It is evident in the precise positioning of its quilting, the choice of leather sourced from the by-products of cattle, wood from sustainable forests and the unique patterns on its levers. A car like the Continental GT W12 beckons as you drive by and showcases its stunning sculptural design and power with carefully selected lighting.
The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top vehicle. The rear of the tonneau in the Continental GT, for example included the biggest piece of dark-stained Burr Walnut veneer that was book-matched. Similarly, the electrically-operated glass sunroof and champagne cooler that incorporated hand-blown and hand-cut lead crystal bottles marked a new benchmark in luxury and innovation.
Bentley is the most sought-after brand in the automotive industry in the world because of its unique design and craftsmanship. The company continues to push boundaries by utilizing the most advanced technology and manufacturing techniques, such as the introduction of an instrument cluster that is digital, an electric tilt-opening rear glass sunroof and a crafted docking station for Apple iPads, and electrochromic glass that can be switched from opaque to transparent by pressing the button.
Bentley celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, a century after it was established. The marque, which is owned by Volkswagen on its own after years of disputes with BMW and BMW, had planned a variety of special events and launches to commemorate the occasion. Before pandemic planning took the center stage, the company held a series of special events and launches planned to commemorate the occasion.
Design
Bentley is a premium car manufacturer who produces lavish and extravagant cars. But even the keys are a statement. bentley continental gt key is made of sterling silver, and has the large B' logo to show everyone that you drive a Bentley. The key is also decorated with the years 1919 and 2019, to commemorate the company's centennial.
Bentley Mulliner reinvented and designed the Mulsanne to become the ultimate Grand Touring vehicle. It comes with two pairs of rear seats that are inspired by luxury private aviation and provides passengers with unbeatable comfort and security. A custom heating, air conditioning and ventilation system has been developed to give each passenger the perfect climate control setting.
In addition to a suite of elegantly executed styling revisions as well as a suite of stylishly executed styling revisions, the Mulsanne is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre W12 engine that is capable of producing 560bhp and 479lb ft of torque. This colossal power is complemented by a brand new suspension system that provides Bentley's signature hushed ride.
Bentley has introduced a special specification for cars made after the year 2019 in order to celebrate its centennial. This is referred to as the Centenary Specification. The cabin features cross-stitching and contrast stitching in Centenary Gold throughout. The Bentley Wings are embroidered with Centenary Gold on the headrests seats, the interior and other areas of the car. This adds to the celebration. The Centenary Specification also includes a customized Bentley keycase, completing the Bentley experience.
Function
The Bentley Mulsanne key comes with an open button on the trunk and a second button which starts the car. The key also comes with a switch that allows you to turn on the parking brake. There is a knob that can fold and unfold the mirrors when parking in tight spots. Using this feature can assist you in getting into and out of your vehicle more quickly.
Each key takes about two days to create. The key is cut by hand, shaped, stitched to seal, and polished to achieve a high-quality result. It is strong small and compact, and it fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design resembles the Volkswagen Phaeton's massive car key, but feels more substantial and premium.
Secure-A-Key is also available to prevent keyless entry theft. This device is put inside the remote-control key fob. It will shut it off after a few minutes of inactivity, preventing thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices that can unlock and start the vehicle.
Bentley's unique design is a reflection of the values of the company that include high-quality craftsmanship, engineering expertise and cutting-edge technologies. Over 4,000 people work at its Crewe headquarters, where they are responsible for the development, design and production of Bentley cars. These workers utilize techniques passed down through generations and apply them to cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry. This is a characteristic of British manufacturing at its best.
Personalisation
Bentley's Mulliner division lets customers design their own car. Guests sit at a series of images called "mood stations" and choose a selection of photos ranging from picturesque views to sporting events that can inspire them to design their own. Each time a selection is made, a pattern will emerge and reveals the design and color preferences for the personalized Bentley.
The guests are given a key case made by hand and containing the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. The keys can also be outfitted with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps, which illuminate the door-opening path with the owner's name or logo when they make their way towards the vehicle.
Bentley claims it takes about 500 man-hours in order to create and assemble the average Mulsanne. The key to this time-consuming effort is a deliberate decision to embrace modern tech. The Crewe factory workers don't employ a machine to place perfectly-matched cross stitched leather seats. Instead, they do it by hand. Drivers have to park their cars manually, rather than using the built-in sensors to guide them into perpendicular and parallel spaces.
Bentley showcased its Mulliner personalization capabilities with a unique Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays tribute to William Osler, the founder of Bentley. Edition, which pays tribute to founder William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited edition cars come with an item key that shows a piece of the 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.