bentley arnage key Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary

Bentley's custom coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed a unique key case to mark the centennial of the company. Made of Dark Stained Walnut and Piano Black veneer, it comes with a flying 'B' paperweight, a set keys and a brochure featuring never-before-seen 1930 8 Litre images.

It's the perfect gift to greet a new owner of their lavish vehicle.

Aesthetics

Bentley is a firm that takes its aesthetics seriously. It's evident in the exact placement of its quilting, the selection of leather from by-products of cattle production, the wood from sustainably managed forests and the unique patterns on its levers. As you approach a vehicle like the Continental GT W12, its exquisite design is revealed through carefully selected lighting.

The Continental GT is Bentley's most sophisticated open-top vehicle. Its rear tonneau, as an instance, featured the largest piece of book-matched, dark-stained Burr Walnut veneer ever applied to an actual production Bentley. Similarly, the electrically-operated glass sunroof and champagne cooler that incorporated hand-blown and hand-cut lead crystal bottles marked a new benchmark in luxury and innovation.

Bentley is the most sought-after automotive brand in the world because of its distinctive design and quality. The company continues to push the boundaries with the latest technology and workmanship, such as the introduction of a digital instrument cluster and an electric tilt-opening rear glass sunroof, a handcrafted docking station for Apple iPads, and electrochromic smart glass that can be changed from opaque to transparent with the push of an arrow.

A century after its creation, Bentley - now under sole Volkswagen ownership following years of wrangling with BMW - celebrated its centenary in the year 2019. The marque planned a series of special occasions and launches to mark the occasion prior to when pandemic planning became a priority.

Design

bentley car key is a renowned brand for its extravagant and luxurious automobiles and keys, but even keys are made to stand out. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver with the large B' logo to show everyone that you're driving a Bentley. It's also engraved with the years 1919 and 2019, to commemorate the company's centenary.

The Mulsanne was revamped and redesigned by Bentley Mulliner in order to be the ultimate Grand Touring car. It features two opposing pairs of rear seats designed to be reminiscent of luxury private aviation, providing passengers with unparalleled comfort and privacy. The unique heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system was developed to give every passenger the perfect climate control setting.

The Mulsanne is equipped with twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that produces 560bhp as well as 479lb-ft torque. This powerhouse is complemented by a revolutionary suspension design that gives Bentley's signature hushed ride.

In celebration of its Centenary, Bentley introduced a custom-designed specification known as the Centenary Specification for cars manufactured in 2019. The cabin is equipped with cross-stitching and contrast stitching in Centenary Gold throughout. The Bentley Wings on the headrests and seats are embroidered with Centenary Gold, adding to the sense of celebration. A bespoke Bentley key case is also included in the Centenary Specification, making the Bentley experience all-inclusive.

Function

The Bentley Mulsanne key features an opening button for the trunk and a second button that starts the car. The key also comes with a switch that allows you to turn on the parking brake. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors if you are parking in a tight area. Utilizing this feature will aid in getting in and out of the car more quickly.

The key is made of vegetable tanned leather and takes over two days to craft each one. It is cut by hand, shaped, sewn, sealed and polished to create an extremely high-end finish. It is light and compact and matches the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar with the Volkswagen Phaeton's big car key, however it feels heavier and more luxurious.

It is also equipped with Secure-A-Key which can help prevent theft of keys without keypads. The device is placed inside the remote control key fob and will shut it off after a few minutes of inactivity. This stops thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices which can unlock and start the vehicle.

Bentley's distinctive design is a reflection of the company's values that include fine craftsmanship, engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology. Over 4,000 employees are employed at its Crewe headquarters, responsible for the development, design, and production of Bentley automobiles. They employ skills handed down for generations and apply them to the latest in technology in the automotive industry. This is the hallmark of British manufacturing at its best.

Personalisation

Bentley's bespoke division, Mulliner, allows customers to create their own car. The "mood station" allows guests to select images that inspire them. These could range from stunning views to sporting events. Every time a choice is made the pattern that emerges shows the model, color and style preferences for the customized bentley key fob cover.

The guests receive a key case made by hand that houses the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. Keys can be adorned with Bentley Muliner Personalised welcome lamps that illuminate the path of the door's opening. They are adorned with the owner's logo or name as they approach the car.

Bentley estimates that it takes about 500 man-hours to build and assemble the Mulsanne. The reluctance to embrace modern technology is the key to this time-consuming effort. The Crewe factory workers don't make use of a machine to create perfectly matched cross stitched leather seats. Instead, they do it by hand. And rather than using the car's built-in sensors guide it to perpendicular and parallel parking spaces the drivers must do it by hand.

At the event, Bentley presented its Mulliner personalization options with a special example that was the Mulsanne W.O. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition pays tribute to the founding father of the brand, William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited edition cars come with an item key that shows the 1930 8 Litre crankshaft.