Bentley has expanded its Mulliner personal commissioning guide with new textures, colors and finishes, including open pore wood and tinted carbon fiber veneers. The latest editions are featured for the Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga.
Natural grain and texture
Mulliner’s open pore veneers feature an ultra-thin matt lacquer, preserving the wood’s natural grain and texture while using 90% less lacquer than a high-gloss finish. The treatment aims to enhance the figured wood veneers like Vavona, while another open-pore veneer option, Liquid Amber, offers a cool, contemporary mood.
A broader palette of choice
A new carbon fiber interior trim is designed to create a technical ambience. In addition to the gloss black carbon fiber finish, Mulliner now offers four coloured carbon fiber tints that showcase the flawless symmetry of the carbon weave beneath. The four colors, Damson, Kingfisher Blue, Imperial Blue and Cumbrian Green, aim to provide an extra dimension to the material and can be selected to harmonize or contrast with other chosen cabin colors.
Alternatively, a mirror-finish Piano Gloss can be applied to all veneered surfaces, offering a choice of over 100 shades. These can be matched to various colors in the standard, extended or Mulliner special paint ranges, as well as the interior hide colors.
Mulliner also offers the option of a hand-painted pinstripe that runs the length of the fascia and into the door waistrails. Again, this can be the color of the customer’s choice.
Inspired by luxury yachts
For the front console, Mulliner’s offers pinstriped veneers including open pore wood alongside the 100+ exterior paint colors already offered. These can be specified with a straight or chevron pattern. The finish was inspired by the decking of luxury yachts.
Mulliner is also introducing Wave, a technical finish in metal, as another option for the centre console. The pattern of intertwined ribbons gives a repeating wave effect, catching the light and creating a stunning focal point for the interior.
Finishing touches
Customers choosing the Bang & Olufsen for Bentley audio system can choose from eight highlight colors for the anodised speaker grilles, including three new shades, including Kingfisher, Pillar Box Red and Mandarin. Bentley also offers the option of 18k gold organ stop air vent controls with a tactile knurled finish.
The latest guide includes the option of Tweed door inserts in exclusive yarn colors, with a choice of five patterns including Cheltenham, Glen Plaid, Charcoal Herringbone, Sand Herringbone and Damson.
Bentley has also introduced the Designer Suggestions feature, a curated set of recommended specifications from the Mulliner Design Team.
In related news, Bentley Motors has presented its latest luxury concept, the EXP 15, which represents its “design vision for the future” and takes inspiration from the auto maker’s early 20th century Grand Tourer heritage. Read the full story here
