Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary
Bentley's custom coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed a unique keycase to mark the centennial of the company. Made from Dark Stained Burr Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it includes a fluttering 'B' paperweight, a set of keys as well as a brochure with never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.
It's a great present to welcome a new owner to their lavish vehicle.
Aesthetics
Bentley is a brand that takes its aesthetics seriously. It's evident in the precise location of its quilting the selection of leather from by-products of cattle production, the wood from sustainably managed forests and the ingenious patterns that are etched on its levers. When you drive by a car like the Continental GT W12, its sculptural beauty is displayed through carefully curated lighting.
The Continental GT is the most sophisticated open-top Bentley ever designed. The rear of the tonneau in the Continental GT, for instance it was the largest piece ever 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.
It is this bespoke design, quality and attention to detail that has established Bentley as the world's most desirable automotive brand. The company continues to push the boundaries using the most advanced technologies and craftsmanship. This includes the introduction of an electronic tilt-opening rear sunroof and a handcrafted Apple iPad docking station.
Bentley celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, 100 years after the marque was established. The marque, which is now owned by Volkswagen without a partner following years of disputes with BMW and BMW, had planned a number of special launches and events to celebrate the occasion. The marque planned a variety of special events and launches to celebrate the occasion before planning for a pandemic became a top priority.
Design
Bentley is known for its extravagant and lavish automobiles, but even the keys are designed to make a statement. The Bentayga key is made of sterling silver and has an enormous 'B' design that tells everyone you're driving a Bentley. It also has the years 1919 and 2019, to commemorate the company's centenary.
Bentley Mulliner reinvented and designed the Mulsanne to be the ultimate Grand Touring vehicle. The rear seats were designed to give passengers unparalleled comfort and privacy. They were inspired by the luxury private aircraft. The bespoke heating and ventilation system as well as the air conditioning system was developed to provide each passenger with the perfect climate control setting.
Alongside a series of stylishly executed styling changes as well as a suite of stylishly executed styling revisions, the Mulsanne is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre W12 engine that produces 560bhp and 479lb-ft of torque. This incredible power is complemented with a new suspension system that gives Bentley's famously smooth ride.
In celebration of its Centenary, Bentley introduced a specific specification that is known as the Centenary Specification for cars built in 2019. This includes cross-stitching and contrast stitching in Centenary Gold thread throughout the cabin. The Bentley Wings on the headrests and seats are embroidered in Centenary Gold, adding to the feeling of celebration. A bespoke Bentley key case is also included in the Centenary Specification, making the Bentley experience all-inclusive.
Function
The Bentley Mulsanne Key has two buttons: one that opens the trunk, and the other that is used to start the vehicle. It also has a switch to switch on the parking break. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors when parking in a tight spot. Utilizing this feature will aid you in getting in and out of the car more quickly.
The key is made of vegetable tanned leather. It takes over two days to create each one. It is cut by hand to shape, sewn sealed and polished to create an extremely high-end finish. It is robust small and compact, and it fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar with the Volkswagen Phaeton's huge car key, but feels more substantial and premium.
Secure-A-Key is also included to protect against keyless entry theft. This device is put into the remote control fob and then shuts it off in the event that the key isn't used for a short period of time. It prevents thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices that will allow the key to be opened and start the car.
Bentley's distinctive design reflects the company's values of excellence in craftsmanship engineering expertise, as well as cutting-edge technology. Over 4,000 people work at the Crewe headquarters, where they are responsible for the development, design and production of Bentley cars. These workers use techniques passed over generations and then apply them to the latest in automotive technology. This is British manufacturing at its finest.
Personalisation
Bentley's Mulliner division lets customers design their own vehicle. Guests sit at a series of pictures referred to as "mood stations" and pick a set of photos - from scenic landscapes to sporting events that can inspire them to design their own. After each selection is made, a pattern emerges which shows the model and color preferences for the custom Bentley.
The guests are given the keys in a case designed by hand and containing the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. Keys can be adorned with Bentley Muliner Personalised welcome lamps that illuminate the way of the door opening with the owner's name or logo as they approach the car.
Bentley claims it takes about 500 man-hours to craft and assemble the average Mulsanne. The main reason for this lengthy effort is a conscious refusal to embrace the latest technology. Instead of making use of a machine to space the perfectly matched cross-stitched leather seats workers at the Crewe factory do it by hand. And rather than letting the car's built-in sensors guide it into perpendicular and parallel parking spaces drivers must do it manually.
The event also saw Bentley showcased its Mulliner personalization options with one of a kind that was the Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays tribute to founder William Osler Bentley. key master bentley limited-edition cars have 100 of them. an exclusive key that shows a slice of the 1930 8 Litre's crankshaft.