Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed an exclusive key case to celebrate the brand's centenary. Made from Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it includes a flying "B" paperweight, a set keys, and a brochure with never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.

This is the ideal way to greet a new vehicle owner.

Aesthetics

Bentley is a company that takes its aesthetics very seriously. It is evident in the precise placement of its quilting and the use of leather made from leftovers from cattle, the wood from sustainably-managed forests, and the unique patterns of its levers. A car like the Continental GT W12 beckons as you drive by with its striking sculptural appeal and power by carefully curated lighting.

The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top car. Its rear tonneau, as an instance, featured the largest piece of dark-stained, book-matched Burr Walnut veneer ever applied to a 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 unique design, quality and attention to detail that have established Bentley as the most sought-after automobile brand. The company continues to push boundaries by utilizing the most advanced technology and craftsmanship, including the introduction of a digital instrument cluster and 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 by a button.

A century after its founding, Bentley - now under sole Volkswagen ownership following years of wrangling with BMW - celebrated its centenary in the year 2019. Prior to the pandemic plan taking the spotlight, the marque had a range of special events and launches planned to mark this milestone event.

Design

Bentley is known as a premium car manufacturer that creates extravagant and luxurious cars. But even keys stand out. The Bentayga key is crafted from sterling silver. It features the large 'B' symbol that lets everyone know you're a Bentley. The key is also engraved with the dates 1919 and 2019 to mark the company’s centenary.

The Mulsanne was revamped and redesigned by Bentley Mulliner, to be the ultimate Grand Touring car. The rear seats were designed to offer passengers unparalleled comfort and privacy. They were inspired by the luxurious private aircraft. A customized heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system was designed to give each passenger the ideal climate control setting.

The Mulsanne features a twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that generates 560bhp and 479lb-ft torque. This incredible power is complemented by a brand new suspension design that gives Bentley's trademark hushed ride.

Bentley has introduced a special specification for cars built after the year 2019 in order to celebrate its centenary. This is known as the Centenary Specification. This includes cross-stitching and contrast stitching in Centenary Gold thread throughout the cabin. The Bentley Wings are embroidered with Centenary Gold on the headrests, seats and other areas of the car. This makes it more fun to celebrate. A bespoke Bentley key case is included in the Centenary Specification, making the Bentley experience all-inclusive.

Function

The 2005 bentley continental gt key Mulsanne Key has two buttons: one that opens the trunk, and another which starts the vehicle. It also has a switch to switch on the parking break. There is a knob to fold and unfold the mirrors while parked in tight areas. Using this feature can aid you in getting in and out of your car more easily.

Each key takes two days to make. The key is cut by hand, then shaped, stitched to seal, and polished to produce a premium result. It is durable and compact, and will fit the bentley keys for sale key perfectly. Its design is similar to the Volkswagen Phaeton's large car key, but feels heavier and more luxurious.

Secure-A-Key is also available to help prevent keyless entry theft. The device is inserted into the remote-control fob, and then shuts it off when the key has not been used for a short period of time. It blocks thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices that can be used to unlock and start the car.

Bentley's distinctive design reflects the firm's values of high-quality craftsmanship engineering expertise, as well as cutting-edge technology. The headquarters in Crewe is home to more than 4000 employees who are responsible for the design, development and production of Bentley vehicles. They apply their skills that have been passed through generations to modern automotive technology. This is a hallmark of British manufacturing at its finest.

Personalisation

Bentley's bespoke division, Mulliner, allows customers to create their own car. The "mood station" allows customers to choose images that inspire them. They can range from beautiful landscapes to sporting events. After each selection is made, a pattern emerges that reveals the design and color preferences for the customized Bentley.

The guests receive the keys in a case designed by hand, which contains the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. The keys can also be outfitted with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps that light up the door's opening path with the owner's name, or emblem when they arrive at the vehicle.

Bentley estimates it takes approximately 500 man-hours to design and assemble the average Mulsanne. The inability to adopt modern technology is the main factor to this time-consuming task. The Crewe factory workers do not utilize a machine for arranging perfectly-matched cross stitched leather seats. Instead they do it by hand. And rather than letting the car's built-in sensors guide it to perpendicular and parallel parking spaces drivers must perform the task by hand.

In the course of the event, Bentley showcased its Mulliner personalization capabilities by presenting one particular example of the Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays homage to founder William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited edition cars include keys that display an item from the 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.