Bentley has announced that ordering for V8-engined derivatives of the Continental GT and GTC in Europe will close mid-November in line with the Beyond100 strategy that sees every model line being offered with the option of a hybrid variant by 2025. It remains available in other markets. To mark this milestone, the designers at Mulliner have created inspiring themes that reinforce the positioning of the S and Azure derivatives that can be configured as additional specification on the last-of-line Continental GT V8s.
The five "Curated by Mulliner"
interior packages reflect a strong demand for personalisation among
Continental GT customers, while representing an unique opportunity to
put a personal stamp on Bentley’s ultimate grand tourer. Inspired by
vivid accent colours found in the natural landscape, the special
packages are available to Bentley customers in Europe - the Continental
GT region.
The Styling Packages have been curated by the
Mulliner Team, Bentley’s in-house ultra-luxury division based in Crewe,
England. The packages are available for all Continental GT and GTC V8
models, including the comfort-orientated Azure and the
performance-focussed S. Customers can also choose to enhance their
chosen Interior Styling Package with an Exterior Styling Package,
featuring matching colour accents.
The "Curated by Mulliner"
Styling Packages are a celebration of the continued demand for
personalisation by Bentley clientele, a trend that has been growing in
popularity since the original Continental GT was launched 20 years ago.
Each Styling Package is designed to inspire customers creating their
dream Continental GT. The vibrant colour options available include Key
Lime, Vivid Red, Mandarin, Klein Blue and Turquoise. Further options can
be added to each Styling Package, enhancing Bentley’s ultimate grand
tourer still further.
Each of the five packages have been
influenced by the natural world. Key Lime is inspired by zestful
pigments that help to energise the travelling environment. For the
performance-orientated GT and GTC S models, Vivid Red is inspired by
Vermilion pigments extracted from the terrain of Aeolian landscapes, and
Mandarin by the rich tones found In spectacular landscapes ranging from
Icelandic magma craters to the Namib desert. For the
well-being-focussed Azure models, Klein Blue is inspired by hues
abstracted from elements of hyper nature, and Turquoise by the Cyanic
scopes of the depths, from the Icelandic seas to the aurora lights of
the night.
Including a bold colour accent from any of the
Interior Styling Packages tastefully highlights key elements inside each
"Curated by Mulliner" car. This includes the contrast steering wheel
spokes and gear lever, with a matching pinstripe on the handcrafted
veneer trim. Mulliner colour-split seats are complemented by Mulliner
deep-pile overmats, with contrast micro-piping in the chosen accent
colour. Continental GT passengers are also greeted by 'Curated by
Mulliner' welcome lamps when entering or exiting the vehicle. The
optional Exterior Styling Package, only available with the Interior
Styling Package, continues the same colour theme, with accent pinstripe
to the exterior mirrors and body kit.
A "Curated by Mulliner"
styling package enhances the interior further. A Diamond Knurling
Specification adds a detailed, jewellery-like effect to metal elements
of the dashboard, while the Mood Lighting Specification controls the
colour and intensity of lighting within the cabin, and the Bentley
Rotating Display offers a choice of three dashboard display options.
Other styling package elements include chrome pinstripe to the fascia
and LED welcome lamps, as well as Leather Specification for S versions
of the GT and GTC. The Exterior Styling Package is accentuated by
Styling Specification and self-levelling wheel badges.