Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary
Mulliner Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding unit has designed a unique keycase to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the brand. Made of Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it comes with a flying 'B' paperweight, a set keys and a brochure that features never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.
It's the perfect present to welcome a new owner to their opulent vehicle.
Aesthetics
As a design-oriented company Bentley takes its aesthetics seriously. This is evident in the precise placement of its quilting and the use of leather that is made from products of cattle, the wood from sustainably-managed forests, and the innovative patterns of its levers. A car like the Continental GT W12 beckons as you drive by, displaying its sculptural beauty and power through carefully curated lighting.
The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top vehicle. Its rear tonneau, for example, showcased the largest 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.
It is this bespoke design, attention to detail and craftsmanship to detail that has established Bentley as the most sought-after automotive brand. The company continues to push the limits with the latest technology and craft, including the introduction of an instrument cluster with digital technology as well as an electric tilt-opening rear glass sunroof and a crafted docking station for Apple iPads, and electrochromic 'smart' glass that can be changed from opaque to transparent with the push of an arrow.
Bentley celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019 a century after it was founded. The marque, now owned by Volkswagen on its own after years of conflict with BMW, had planned a series of special launches and events to mark the occasion. Before the pandemic planning took the spotlight, the marque held a series of special events and launches planned to commemorate this significant occasion.
Design
Bentley is known as a premium car manufacturer that produces extravagant and luxurious vehicles. But even the keys are an oath. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver with a large B' logo to let everyone know that you're a Bentley. The key is also engraved with the dates 1919 and 2019, to mark the company’s centenary.
The Mulsanne was redesigned and redeveloped by Bentley Mulliner to be the ultimate Grand Touring car. The rear seats are designed to provide passengers with unparalleled comfort and privacy. They were inspired by the luxury private aircraft. A custom heating, air conditioning and ventilation system has been developed to ensure that every passenger has the perfect climate control setting.
The Mulsanne features twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that produces 560bhp and 479lb-ft torque. This amazing power is coupled by a brand new suspension system that gives Bentley's famously smooth ride.
Bentley has released a special specification for cars manufactured after the year 2019 in order to celebrate its centennial. bentley key phone The Keylab is referred to as the Centenary Specification. The cabin is decorated with cross-stitching as well as contrast stitching in Centenary Gold throughout. The Bentley Wings on the headrests and seats are embossed in Centenary Gold, adding to the sense of celebration. A custom Bentley key case is also included in the Centenary Specification, making the Bentley experience all-inclusive.
Function
The Bentley Mulsanne key has a button that opens the trunk, and another button that starts the car. It also has a switch that can switch on the parking break. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors if you are parking in a tight spot. This feature makes it easier to get into and out of your vehicle.
The key is made from vegetable tanned leather and takes two days to make each one. It is hand cut and shaped, then sewn, sealed, and polished to produce an extremely high-end finish. It is robust small and compact, and it fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar to that of the Volkswagen Phaeton large car's key however it feels heavier and has a more premium feel.
It also comes with Secure-A-Key which prevents theft of keys without keypads. This device is inserted into the remote control fob and disables it if the key is not used for a short period of time. It stops thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices which will allow the key to be opened and start the car.
Bentley's unique design reflects the company's values of fine craftsmanship and engineering expertise as well as cutting-edge technology. Over 4,000 employees are employed at its Crewe headquarters, where they are responsible for the development, design and production of Bentley cars. These workers apply the skills that have been passed through generations to current automotive technology. This is British manufacturing at its best.
Personalisation
Bentley's Mulliner division allows customers to design their car. The guests sit at a collection of images, referred to "mood stations" and choose a selection of photos - from scenic vistas to sporting events - that can inspire them. After each selection is made, a pattern is created which shows the models and colors of the personalized Bentley.
The configuration that is created is loaded onto individual R.F.I.D.-enabled key cards that are then presented to guests in a handmade key case. Keys are also equipped with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps which light the door's opening path with the owner's name and/or emblem when they are approaching the vehicle.
Bentley estimates that it takes about 500 man-hours to build and build a Mulsanne. The refusal to embrace modern technology is the key to this laborious task. 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 using the car's built-in sensors guide it into perpendicular and parallel parking spots the drivers must do it by hand.
The event also saw Bentley presented its Mulliner personalization capabilities using one particular example - the Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays homage to founder William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited edition cars come with a key that displays the 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.