Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Bentley's bespoke coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed a unique keycase to celebrate the brand's centenary. It is made from Dark stained Walnut with Piano Black Veneer and includes a fluttering "B" paperweight keys, as well as an unreleased booklet with 1930s 8 Litre images.

This is the ideal way to welcome a new car owner.

Aesthetics

Bentley is a company which takes its aesthetics seriously. It is evident in the precise positioning of its quilting and the use of leather that is made from leftovers from cattle and sustainable managed forests, and the innovative patterns of its levers. A car like the Continental GT W12 beckons as you drive by to show its sculptural beauty and power with carefully selected lighting.

The Continental GT is the most sophisticated open-top Bentley ever made. Its rear tonneau for instance, displayed 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.

Bentley is the most sought-after automotive brand globally due to its bespoke design and craftsmanship. The company is constantly pushing the boundaries using the most advanced technologies and hand-crafted products. This includes the introduction of an electronic tilt-opening rear sunroof, as well as a custom-designed Apple iPad docking station.

A century after its founding, Bentley - now under sole Volkswagen ownership following years of wrangling with BMW - celebrated its centenary in 2019. Before pandemic planning took center stage, the marque had a number of special events and launches planned to commemorate the occasion.

Design

Bentley is known for its extravagant and luxurious cars however, even keys are designed to stand out. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver, and has the large B' logo to show everyone that you're driving a Bentley. The key is also engraved with the dates 1919 and 2019 to commemorate the company's centennial.

Bentley Mulliner redesigned and redesigned the Mulsanne to be the ultimate Grand Touring vehicle. It features two opposing sets of rear seats modelled on luxury private aircraft, providing passengers with unparalleled comfort and privacy. The bespoke heating and ventilation system as well as the air conditioning system was developed to provide each passenger with the perfect temperature control.

The Mulsanne features twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that produces 560bhp as well as 479lb-ft torque. This powerhouse is complemented by a new suspension design that offers Bentley's trademark hushed ride.

In celebration of its Centenary, Bentley introduced a custom-designed specification called the Centenary Specification for cars that were built in 2019. The cabin has cross-stitching, and contrast stitching in Centenary Gold throughout. The Bentley Wings on the headrests and seats are stitched 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 two buttons that open the trunk, and the other which starts the vehicle. It also has a button to activate the parking break. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors when parking in a tight spot. This feature can aid in getting in and out of the car more easily.

The key is made from vegetable tanned leather and takes two days to create each one. It is hand cut and shaped, then sewn, sealed and polished to create an extremely high-end finish. It is durable, compact, and fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar with the Volkswagen Phaeton's big car key, but it feels more heavy and premium.

It also has Secure-A-Key which prevents theft of keys that are keyless. This 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 stops thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices which can unlock and start the vehicle.

Bentley's distinctive design is a reflection of the values of the company that include high-quality craftsmanship and engineering expertise as well as modern technology. Over 4,000 employees are employed at its Crewe headquarters, which is responsible for the development, design, and production of Bentley cars. They apply their skills that have been passed down through generations to cutting-edge automotive technology. This is British manufacturing at its finest.

Personalisation

Bentley's Mulliner division allows customers to design their own vehicle. Guests sit at a series of images called "mood stations" and choose a selection of images ranging from scenic vistas to sporting events - that inspire them. As each selection is made, a pattern is created, which reveals the model and color preferences for the custom Bentley.

The configuration that is created is saved to individual R.F.I.D.-enabled keys that are then presented to the guests in a hand-crafted key case. The keys can also be equipped with bentley key 2022 Muliner Personalised Welcome Lamps that illuminate the door's opening pathway with the owner's name and/or emblem when they make their way towards the vehicle.

bentley key fob estimates that it takes around 500 man-hours to craft and put together the typical Mulsanne. The main reason for this lengthy effort is a deliberate refusal to embrace modern tech. The Crewe factory workers do not make use of a machine to create perfectly-matched cross stitched leather seats. Instead, they do it by hand. Drivers have to park their cars manually, not using sensors built into the vehicle to guide them into parallel and perpendicular spots.

During the event, Bentley displayed its Mulliner personalization options with one of a kind that was the Mulsanne W.O. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition pays homage to the founder William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited-edition cars include a special key that displays a small portion of the 1930 8 Liter's crankshaft.