Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Mulliner Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding unit has created a unique keycase to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the company. Made of Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it comes with a flying 'B' paperweight, a set of keys as well as a brochure with never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.

It's the perfect present to welcome a new owner to their opulent vehicle.

Aesthetics

Bentley is a brand who takes its aesthetics seriously. This is evident in the precise positioning of its quilting as well as 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 take it in and showcases its stunning sculptural design and power by carefully curated lighting.

The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top car. The rear tonneau, for instance, featured the largest piece of book-matched, dark-stained 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 bespoke design, quality and attention to detail that have established Bentley as the most sought-after automotive brand. The company is constantly pushing the boundaries with the latest technology and craftsmanship. This includes the introduction of an electronic tilt-opening rear sunroof as well as a hand-crafted Apple iPad docking station.

Bentley celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, 100 years after it was established. The marque, currently owned by Volkswagen independently following years of tense relations with BMW and Volkswagen, had planned a variety of special events and launches to mark this significant occasion. The marque planned a variety of special occasions and launches to mark the occasion before pandemic planning became a priority.

Design

Bentley is famous for its extravagant and lavish automobiles and even keys are designed to stand out. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver and features the large B' logo to signal to everyone that you're a Bentley. The key is also embossed with the dates 1919 and 2019 to commemorate the company's centennial.

Bentley Mulliner reinvented and designed the Mulsanne to become the ultimate Grand Touring vehicle. The rear seats were designed to provide passengers with unparalleled comfort and privacy. They were inspired by the luxurious private aircraft. A custom heating, air conditioning, and ventilation system has been designed to give each passenger the perfect climate control setting.

The Mulsanne features a twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that puts out 560bhp as well as 479lb-ft torque. This incredibly powerful power is paired with a new suspension system that provides Bentley's trademark smooth ride.

Bentley has introduced a special specification for cars made after the year 2019 to commemorate its centennial. 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, the interior and other areas of the car. This enhances the celebration. The Centenary Specification also includes a personalized Bentley keycase, completing the Bentley experience.

Function

The Bentley Mulsanne key features buttons that open the trunk and another which starts the car. It also has a switch that can turn 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 can assist you in getting into and out of the car more quickly.

The key is made of vegetable tanned leather and takes two days to make each one. The key is cut by hand, then shaped, sewed after which it is sealed and polished to produce a premium result. It is robust small and compact, and it fits the bentley key fob not working key perfectly. Its design is similar to the Volkswagen Phaeton's massive car key, however it feels heavier and more premium.

It is also equipped with Secure-A-Key which prevents keyless entry theft. This device is inserted inside the remote-control key fob and is turned off after a few minutes of inactivity, which prevents thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices that can unlock and start the vehicle.

Bentley's distinctive design reflects the company's values of fine craftsmanship engineering expertise, as well as modern technology. More than 4,000 employees work at its Crewe headquarters, and are responsible for the design, development and production of Bentley cars. These workers utilize skills that have been handed down through generations and apply them to the latest in technology in the automotive industry. This is the characteristic of British manufacturing at its best.

Personalisation

Bentley's bespoke division, Mulliner, allows customers to essentially design their own car. The "mood station" lets customers pick images that inspire them. These can be anything from beautiful landscapes to sporting events. When each selection is made, a pattern will emerge, which reveals the models and colors of the custom Bentley.

The configuration that is created is loaded onto individual R.F.I.D.-enabled key cards which are handed out to guests in a custom-made key case. Keys can also be fitted with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps that illuminate the door's opening path with the owner's name or emblem as they arrive at the vehicle.

Bentley says it takes roughly 500 man-hours to design and assemble the average Mulsanne. A key to that time-consuming effort is a reluctance 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 bently car Key's built-in sensors to guide it to parallel and perpendicular parking spaces drivers must do it manually.

In the course of the event, Bentley presented its Mulliner personalization capabilities using an exclusive example that was the Mulsanne W.O. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition pays tribute to the man who founded the company, William Osler Bentley. The limited-edition cars have 100 of them. the key with a special design that shows an image of the 1930 8 Liter's crankshaft.