The Art of Luxury Issue 53 2022 | Page 36

THE SWIFTEST , MOST DYNAMIC AND MOST LUXURIOUS CONTINENTAL GT YET CREATED

Bentley ’ s refreshed model portfolio is being crowned with a new ultimate version of the Continental GT Mulliner to sit at the pinnacle of the Continental family and two-door grand tourers . With enhancements to both its W12 engine and its advanced chassis shared with the GT Speed , the GT Mulliner W12 becomes the most powerful , fastest , most dynamic and most luxurious Continental GT yet created .
The new GT Mulliner W12 takes the wheel design features self-levelling badges best of all worlds to create the ultimate which ensure the Bentley ‘ B ’ remains Continental GT combining the performance vertical at all times . and dynamism of the Speed , the comfort of the recently-announced Azure and the The cabin of the Continental GT magic touch and artistic flair of Mulliner Mulliner W12 is one defined by luxury , handcraftsmanship . Its W12 TFSI engine , and showcases a level of choice and handcrafted at Bentley ’ s carbon neutral customisation that only Mulliner can factory in Crewe , delivers 659 PS ( 650 bhp ) provide . A unique colour split is exclusive resulting in a top speed of 208 mph ( 335 to the car , with a new combination of km / h ) and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds ( 0-100 primary and secondary hide joined by a km / h in 3.6 seconds ). Electronic All-Wheel third colour through a flowing design line . Steering enhances the dynamic nature of Eight different three-colour combinations the Continental GT Mulliner W12 in each of are proposed by Mulliner , using Bentley ’ s the driving modes . The Mulliner-unique 22 ” palette of hides and threads to create striking yet elegant contrast throughout the cabin . A choice of 88 Piano wood veneers encourage further personalisation . “ Diamond in Diamond ” quilting to the seats , door trims and rear quarter panels is made up of almost 400,000 stitches with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches . Naturally these are available in a spectrum of coloured threads , too .
To the outside , a suite of exclusive exterior design features separate the Continental GT Mulliner from the rest of the family . At the front , the new ‘ Double Diamond ’ matrix grille defines the new Mulliner signature style , complemented by matching front fender vents echoing the same silver and black design and with Mulliner branding . All of these features are available either with a bright chrome or with the more contemporary gloss black appeal of Mulliner Blackline Specification .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 53 2022