ENHANCEMENTS to each its W12 engine and a sophisticated chassis shared with the Bentley GT Velocity, the GT Mulliner W12 turns into essentially the most highly effective, quickest, most dynamic and most luxurious Continental GT but created.
Bentley’s revised Continental GT Mulliner made its debut on the latest Goodwood Pageant of Velocity within the UK, the place the corporate additionally introduced that its Mulliner division is to convey the 1929 Velocity Six again to life with a brand new ‘Continuation Sequence’ of 12 automobiles, every mechanically and aesthetically genuine to the Bentley racers that received Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
For now, although, the imposing GT Mulliner W12 coupe sits atop Bentley’s vary and is, in keeping with the venerable car-maker, “the final word expression of two-door grand tourers”.
Bentley says it “takes the most effective of all worlds to create the final word Continental GT, combining the efficiency and dynamism of the Velocity, the consolation of the recently-announced Azure and the magic contact and creative aptitude of Mulliner craftsmanship”.
The German-designed W12 TFSI engine is assembled by hand at Bentley’s manufacturing facility in Crewe and is sweet for outputs of 485kW and 900Nm, leading to a prime velocity of 335kmh and 0-100kmh in 3.6 seconds. Claimed mixed gasoline consumption is 13.7 litres/100km.
Bentley Dynamic Journey and three-chamber energetic air suspension with adaptive damping play a key function within the steadiness of the automobile offering a sure-footed basis to construct on.
The non-obligatory and newly-developed Carbon ceramic brakes, variable digital stability management, all wheel steering, and an digital restricted slip differential additional bolster agility and efficiency.
General grip is balanced between the entrance and rear wheels by means of a drive mode choose calibrated to swimsuit every mode’s driving state of affairs.
Digital All-Wheel Steering enhances the dynamic nature of the weighty automobile in every of the driving modes. Specifically designed 22-inch wheels are featured on the GT Mulliner which have self-levelling badges to make sure the Bentley ‘B’ stays vertical always.
The cabin of the Continental GT Mulliner W12 is outlined by luxurious and showcases a degree of alternative and customisation that Mulliner offers.
A sexy color break up upholstery is unique to the automobile with a mix of main and secondary conceal joined by a 3rd color by means of a flowing design line.
Eight totally different three-colour mixtures are proposed by Mulliner utilizing Bentley’s palette of hides and threads to create putting but elegant distinction all through the cabin.
There’s a alternative of 88 piano wooden veneers that permit additional personalisation.
On the outside, a collection of design options separate the Continental GT Mulliner from the remainder of the household; the brand new ‘Double Diamond’ matrix grille with matching entrance fender vents echoing the identical silver and black design and with Mulliner branding.
The GT household now spans a spread of fashions every with a unique emphasis, to make buyer alternative simpler. The Azure vary is for these prioritising wellbeing and on-board consolation, whereas prospects wishing to focus on driving pleasure can specify the brand new V8-powered GT S.
Going one step additional, the W12-powered Velocity is the pure driver’s automobile, delivering dynamic efficiency and no expense to grand touring means.
Above all these sits the Mulliner, named for the bespoke division that can even be heading up the Velocity Six continuation venture.
Created to honour the achievements of the unique automobiles and to hone Mulliner’s heritage expertise, the brand new Velocity Sixes will change into the second pre-war continuation venture on this planet after the Blower – each created by Bentley Mulliner.
The Velocity Six is thought to be one of the necessary Bentleys in historical past, demonstrating the marque’s efficiency credentials and proving the idea of the Grand Tourer – a quick automobile that remained snug and opulent, and able to protecting big distances with ease. Each Bentley since has adopted the identical ethos.
The 12-car collection has been designed and will likely be developed and constructed by the identical staff of Mulliner specialists that created the Blower Continuation. All 12 Velocity Sixes are reserved by prospects world wide.
The Velocity Six Continuation Sequence was introduced on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity by Bentley chair and CEO Adrian Hallmark.
“After unimaginable ranges of talent have been acquired by the Mulliner staff by means of the event of the Blower Continuation Sequence, and with the success of the automobiles with their prospects, an opportunity to honour the Velocity Six is a improbable subsequent step,” stated Mr Hallmark.
“It’s important that we defend, protect and develop not simply this necessary a part of our heritage, but additionally the data we’ve gained by means of working with these basic Bentleys.
“The Velocity Six is likely one of the most necessary Bentleys in our 103 yr historical past, and the 12 automobiles of the Continuation Sequence will embody the identical values as W.O. Bentley’s originals, crafted by hand with the identical meticulous consideration each to engineering high quality and to fanatical consideration to element.
“The fortunate house owners will be capable to race their automobiles world wide, and actually relive the exploits of the unique Bentley Boys.”
The Mulliner staff will likely be supported by an array of artisans from numerous automotive heritage specialists throughout the UK, delivering recreation elements that aren’t solely bodily equivalent however in lots of circumstances are crafted utilizing the identical methods used within the Nineteen Twenties.
