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Bentley Mulsanne Key Celebrates Its Centenary Bentley's custom coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has designed an exclusive key case to commemorate the brand's centennial. It is constructed of Dark stained Walnut with Piano Black Veneer and includes the flying “B” paperweight keys, as well as an album of never-before-seen 1930s 8 Litre images. It's the perfect gift to welcome a new owner to their luxurious vehicle. Aesthetics As a design-oriented company Bentley takes its aesthetics seriously. It's evident in the precise location of its quilting the choice of leather sourced from the by-products of cattle, wood that comes from sustainably managed forests and the creative patterns on its levers. As you approach a vehicle like the Continental GT W12, its stunning design is accentuated by carefully selected lighting. The Continental GT is the most sophisticated open-top Bentley ever made. Its rear tonneau for example, showcased the largest piece of book-matched, dark-stained Burr Walnut veneer ever applied to the 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. It is this bespoke design, craftsmanship and attention to detail that has established Bentley as the world's most desirable automotive brand. The company continues to push the boundaries with the latest technologies and craftsmanship. This includes the introduction of an electronic tilt-opening rear sunroof and a handcrafted Apple iPad docking station. A century after its inception, Bentley – now under sole Volkswagen ownership after years of conflict with BMW was able to celebrate its centennial in 2019. Before the pandemic planning took place, the marque had a number of special events and launches planned to mark this milestone event. Design Bentley is famous for its luxurious and ostentatious automobiles however, even keys are made to stand out. The Bentayga Key is made of sterling silver and features a large B' logo to inform everyone that you're driving a Bentley. The key is also embossed with the dates 1919 and 2019 to commemorate the company's centennial. The Mulsanne was redesigned and improved by Bentley Mulliner to become the ultimate Grand Touring car. The rear seats were designed to offer passengers unparalleled comfort and privacy. They were inspired by the luxury private aircraft. The unique heating and ventilation as well as air conditioning system was created to give every passenger the ideal climate control settings. The Mulsanne features twin turbocharged 6.75 litre W12 engine that puts out 560bhp and 479lb-ft torque. This amazing power is coupled with a new suspension that gives Bentley's famously smooth ride. In celebration of its Centenary, Bentley introduced a bespoke specification known as the Centenary Specification for cars manufactured in 2019. The cabin is decorated with cross-stitching as well as 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. The Centenary Specification also includes a personalized Bentley keycase, completing the Bentley experience. Function The Bentley Mulsanne Key comes with two buttons that open the trunk, and the second which starts the vehicle. It also has a switch that can switch on the parking break. The knob can be used to fold or unfold the mirrors when parked in a tight area. This feature helps you get into and out of your vehicle. Each key takes about two days to create. The key is cut by hand, shaped by hand, stitched, sealed, and then polished to create a high-end result. It is compact and strong, and it fits the Bentley key perfectly. Its design is similar with the Volkswagen Phaeton's large car key, yet it feels heavier and more premium. It also comes with Secure-A-Key which can help prevent keyless entry theft. The device is placed inside the remote control key fob and will shut it off after a few minutes of inactivity, preventing thieves from transmitting the key's frequency to other devices that could unlock and start the vehicle. Bentley's unique design is a reflection of the values of the company, which include fine craftsmanship and engineering expertise as well as cutting-edge technology. Its headquarters in Crewe are home to over 4000 employees responsible for the development, design and production of Bentley vehicles. These workers apply skills that have been passed through generations to current automotive technology. This is British manufacturing at its best. Personalisation Bentley's Mulliner division lets customers design their own vehicle. Guests sit at a series of images called “mood stations” and pick a set of images ranging from scenic landscapes to sporting events that inspire them. Each time a selection is made, the pattern that emerges will reveal the model of the Bentley, as well as the color and style preferences for the customized Bentley. The guests are given keys made by hand, which contains the R.F.I.D. enabled key cards. Keys can be outfitted with Bentley Muliner Personalised welcome lamps that illuminate the pathway of the entrance door, and display the owner's name or logo as they approach the car. Bentley estimates that it requires 500 man-hours to build and assemble the Mulsanne. bentley continental key to embrace modern technology is the key to this lengthy and laborious process. Instead of making use of a machine to space the perfectly matched cross-stitched leather seats, workers at the Crewe factory do it by hand. Drivers have to park their cars manually, instead of using sensors built-in to direct them to perpendicular and parallel spots. Bentley displayed its Mulliner personalization abilities with a special Mulsanne W.O. Edition, which pays homage to William Osler, the founder of Bentley. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition pays homage to the founding father of the brand, William Osler Bentley. The 100 limited-edition cars include the key with a special design that shows an image of the 1930 8 Liter's crankshaft.