Bentley
has announced a final edition version of its flagship Mulsanne, the peerless
luxury limousine. The exquisite Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner will be
restricted to just 30 unique examples. The car is inspired by – and takes its
name from - the legendary 6¾-litre engine, which this year celebrates its 60th
year in continuous production.
With
the Mulsanne completing production once the thirty 6.75 Edition cars are built,
the all-new Flying Spur will become Bentley’s flagship model, as the pinnacle
of Bentley’s exquisite range of luxurious cars. With the Flying Spur to receive
a hybrid powertrain by 2023, the move symbolises Bentley’s commitment to change
and its journey to define the future of sustainable luxury mobility. The
world’s most sought-after luxury car brand has already taken its first step on
the road towards electrification with the launch of the Bentayga Hybrid - the
luxury SUV sector’s first, true plug-in hybrid and the most efficient Bentley
ever.
The
truly unique Mulsanne 6.75 Edition by Mulliner celebrates one of the most
iconic cars in Bentley’s illustrious history, and will be based on the existing
530 bhp, 1100 Nm Mulsanne Speed – the most driver-focused ultra-luxury sedan ever
created. Subtle references to the 6¾-litre V8 are evident across the car: The
interior ‘organ stop’ ventilation controls are replaced by designs capped by
miniature versions of the engine oil cap
A
unique 6.75 Edition motif is stitched into the seats, and recreated in chrome
badging for the exterior and the engine bay. The same logo will be projected by
the LED Welcome Lamps.
The
faces of the clock and minor gauges will feature schematic cutaway drawings of
the engine itself.
To
the exterior of the car, gloss black brightware will accentuate the individual
customer’s choice of paintwork, but with headlamps and tail lamps wrapped in
bright chrome. Dark tint treatments to the Flying B bonnet mascot, Mulliner
Serenity radiator grille and exhaust finishers bring definition to the front of
the car, while the 21” five-spoke Mulsanne Speed wheel will feature a unique
bright-machined finish with gloss black pockets.
Under
the bonnet, the engine intake manifold will be finished in black in lieu of the
traditional silver, and the Engine Number Plaque – traditionally signed by the
craftsman that built the engine – will be signed by Bentley’s Chairman and
Chief Executive, Adrian Hallmark.
The
plethora of unique features continues inside the cabin. Offered in four single
tone hides – Imperial Blue, Beluga, Fireglow and Newmarket Tan – a bespoke
colour split then adds accents in Silver across the cabin through seat piping,
accent hide around the centre console, deep pile overmat bindings, and the
accent colour showing through the perforated hide to the seats and door
inserts. The centre console stack, together with the rear cabin console, will
be finished in silver-painted veneer – with a unique metal commemorative plaque
fitted to the front console. Fascias and waistrails will be finished in
high-gloss Grand Black, with the latter also featuring inserts in Dark Engine
Spin Aluminium.
Source:
Bentley