Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Mulliner, Bentley's custom coachbuilding unit, has designed a unique keycase to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the brand. Made from Dark Stained Burr 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 images.

It is the perfect gift to welcome a new owner to their lavish vehicle.

Aesthetics

As a company that is primarily focused on design, Bentley takes its aesthetics seriously. It is evident in the precise placement of its quilting and the use of leather made from leftovers from cattle and sustainable-managed forests, and the ingenuous patterns of its levers. As you approach a car like the Continental GT W12, its beautiful sculptural design is highlighted by carefully selected lighting.

The Continental GT is the most sophisticated open-top Bentley ever created. Its rear tonneau for example, showcased the biggest piece of dark-stained, book-matched Burr Walnut veneer ever applied to the production Bentley. 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 due to its distinctive design and workmanship. The company continues to push the limits with the latest technology and craft, including the introduction of the digital instrument cluster, an electric tilt-opening rear glass sunroof, a custom-designed docking station for Apple iPads and electrochromic "smart" glass that can be switched from opaque to transparent with the push of one button.

Bentley celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019 100 years after the marque was established. The marque, currently owned by Volkswagen on its own after years of disputes with BMW and BMW, had planned a variety of special launches and events to celebrate this significant occasion. The company planned a range of special events and launches to commemorate the occasion prior to when planning for a pandemic became a top priority.

Design

Bentley is famous for its lavish and extravagant automobiles, but even the keys are designed to make a statement. The Bentayga key is crafted from sterling silver. It features an enormous 'B' design that tells everyone you're driving a Bentley. It's also engraved with the years 1919 and 2019, to commemorate the company's centenary.

Bentley Mulliner redesigned and developed the Mulsanne to be the ultimate Grand Touring vehicle. The rear seats were designed to provide passengers with the most comfortable and private experience. They were inspired by the luxurious private aircraft. A customized heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system has been designed to give each passenger the ideal climate control setting.

In addition to a suite of refined styling updates as well as a suite of stylishly executed styling revisions, the Mulsanne is powered by twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre W12 engine that can produce 560bhp as well as 479lbft of torque. This colossal power is complemented by a brand new suspension architecture that delivers Bentley's hushed, quiet ride.

Bentley has announced a special specification for cars manufactured after the year 2019 in order to celebrate its centennial. This is called the Centenary Specification. This includes contrast stitching and cross-stitching in Centenary Gold thread throughout the cabin. The bentley flying spur key Wings on the headrests and seats are embossed in Centenary Gold, adding to the sense of celebration. A custom bentley key holder key case is included in the Centenary Specification, making the Bentley experience all-inclusive.

Function

The Bentley Mulsanne key has an opening button for the trunk, as well as a button that can start the car. The key also has a switch for turning on the parking brake. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors if you are parking in a tight space. This feature can help you get into and out of your car more quickly.

Each key takes two days to create. It is hand cut to shape, sewn sealed and polished to provide an excellent finish. It is durable, compact, and fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar to the Volkswagen Phaeton's big car key, yet it feels heavier and more luxurious.

Secure-A-Key is also available to prevent keyless entry theft. This device is put into the remote control fob, and disables it in the event that the key isn't used for more than a few minutes. It blocks thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices which can unlock and start the car.

Bentley's distinctive style reflects the firm's values of high-quality craftsmanship engineering expertise, as well as modern technology. Over 4,000 employees work at its Crewe headquarters, responsible for the design, development, and production of Bentley automobiles. They apply their expertise that have been passed through generations to current automotive technologies. This is British manufacturing at its best.

Personalisation

Bentley's bespoke division, Mulliner, allows customers to essentially design their own vehicle. The "mood station" allows customers to choose images that inspire them. These could range from stunning views to sporting events. After each selection is made, a pattern emerges and reveals the model and color preferences of the personalized Bentley.

The guests receive keys made by hand and containing the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. The bently keys can also be fitted with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps that light up the door's opening path with the owner's name, or emblem as they make their way towards the vehicle.

Bentley claims it takes about 500 man-hours to craft and assemble the average Mulsanne. The main reason for this lengthy effort is a deliberate refusal to embrace the latest technology. Instead of employing a machine for spacers to the perfectly matched leather seats workers at the Crewe factory do it by hand. Instead of using the car's built-in sensors guide it into parallel and perpendicular parking spots the drivers must perform the task by hand.

Bentley showcased its Mulliner personalization capabilities with a special Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays homage to founder William Osler Bentley. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition pays tribute to the founder William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited edition cars include keys that display the 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.