Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed a unique key case to commemorate the brand's centennial. Made from Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it comes with a flying 'B' paperweight, a set keys as well as a brochure with never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.

It's the perfect present to greet a new owner of their opulent 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 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. As you approach a vehicle like the Continental GT W12, its beautiful sculptural design is highlighted by carefully selected lighting.

The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top vehicle. The rear tonneau on the Continental GT, for example was the largest piece 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.

Bentley is the most sought-after car brand worldwide due to its unique design and craftsmanship. The company is constantly pushing the boundaries with the latest technologies and craftsmanship. This includes the introduction of an electronic tilt-opening rear window sunroof and a crafted Apple iPad docking station.

A century after its inception, Bentley - now under sole Volkswagen ownership after years of fighting with BMW - celebrated its centenary in the year 2019. Prior to pandemic planning taking place, the marque had a range of special events and launches planned to celebrate this significant occasion.

Design

Bentley is known for its luxurious and ostentatious automobiles, but even keys are designed to make a statement. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver, and has a large B' logo to show everyone that you're a Bentley. It's also engraved with the years 1919 and 2019, to commemorate the company's centenary.

The Mulsanne was redesigned and redeveloped by Bentley Mulliner to become the ultimate Grand Touring car. The rear seats are designed to provide passengers with the most comfortable and private experience. They were inspired by the luxury private aircraft. The unique heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system was developed to give every passenger the ideal climate control settings.

The Mulsanne comes with a twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine with 560bhp, and 479lb-ft of torque. This colossal power is complemented by a revolutionary suspension architecture that delivers Bentley's famously quiet ride.

Bentley has launched a new specification for cars built after the year 2019 to commemorate its centennial. It is known as the Centenary Specification. This includes contrast stitching and cross-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 adds to the 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 an open button on the trunk, and another button which starts the car. It also has a switch to turn on the parking break. There is a knob to fold and unfold the mirrors when parking in tight spaces. Utilizing this feature will aid in getting in and out of your vehicle more easily.

The key is constructed from vegetable tanned leather. It takes more than two days to create each one. The key is cut by hand, then shaped, stitched after which it is sealed and polished to give a superior result. It is small and sturdy and fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar to that of the Volkswagen Phaeton large car's key, but it feels much heavier and has a premium feel.

Secure-A-Key is also included to protect against keyless entry theft. This device is inserted inside the remote control key fob and disables it after a few minutes of inactivity. This stops thieves from transmitting the frequency of the key to other devices that are able to unlock and start the vehicle.

bentley key cover's distinctive design reflects the firm's values of high-quality craftsmanship and engineering expertise. It also includes modern technology. Over 4,000 employees work at its Crewe headquarters, which is responsible for the development, design, and production of Bentley cars. They employ techniques passed down through generations and apply them to the latest in automotive technology. This is a characteristic of British manufacturing at its best.

Personalisation

Bentley's Mulliner division lets customers design their car. The "mood station" lets guests pick images that inspire them. They can choose anything from scenic vistas and sporting events. Each time a selection is made, the pattern that emerges is the model colors, style and color preferences for the customized Bentley.

The resulting configuration is saved to individual R.F.I.D.-enabled key cards that are then presented to the guests in a hand-crafted key case. Keys can also be equipped with Bentley Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps which light the door's opening pathway with the owner's name or emblem as they approach the vehicle.

Bentley says it takes roughly 500 man hours to design and put together the typical Mulsanne. The unwillingness to embrace new technology is the key to this time-consuming effort. Instead of using a machine to space the perfectly-matched leather seats workers at the Crewe factory do it by hand. Drivers must park their vehicles manually, not using sensors built into the vehicle to direct them to perpendicular and paralell spots.

Bentley displayed its Mulliner personalization capabilities in a special Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays tribute to founder William Osler Bentley. Edition, which pays homage to the man who founded the company, William Osler Bentley. The limited edition cars come with an item key that shows an original 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.