The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020 | Page 151

TECHNOLOGY
Both feature distinctive Bentley design cues . The colour accents directly reference interior and exterior styling aspects of the stunning Bentley Mulliner Bacalar , launched in March 2020 , and the EXP 100 GT , launched in July 2019 . A recurring lattice pattern on both products is inspired by the iconic diamond shapes of Bentley ’ s seat quilting , distinctive headlights and other design aspects .
Bentley Motors and Naim Audio have been close partners since 2008 and their expert engineers work together on optimised audio systems for all Bentley series production models , delivering the ultimate in-car sound experience . Focal and Naim have been unified partner companies since 2011 combining 88 years of audio expertise . The new Radiance headphones are the debut collaboration between Bentley and Focal .
“ Bentley and Naim are celebrating the 12th year of a successful partnership founded on unrivalled quality and a passion to create the ultimate customer experience . The world ’ s most powerful in-car sound system available in the market heightens Bentley ’ s extraordinary drive with music that speaks to the heart . The new Mu-so system extends that experience and enjoyment from our cars to the home , delivering peerless sound performance and enhancing the lifestyle of Bentley ’ s discerning customers ,” says Chris Craft , Bentley Member of the Board for Sales and Marketing .
“ Bentley , Naim and Focal share an enthusiasm for innovation , dedication to engineering excellence and a true passion that drives our respective areas of expertise . There is also a collective desire to honour proudly held heritage principles , blending them with cuttingedge technologies to define new benchmarks in premium performance and customer experience ,” says Charlie Henderson , Managing Director of Naim Audio .
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