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A new ultra-exclusive coachbuilt Bentley is here, named after the Laguna Bacalar in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Created by the company’s Mulliner coach-building division, the Bacalar boasts daring looks, inspired by the 2019 EXP 100 GT Concept. The rounded headlights and thin LED DRLs flank the new grille that has become smaller compared to the show car. The overall shape of the bumper carries over, albeit with bigger side creases and more generous lower air intakes, while the hood features a similar design and the front wheel arches are less bulky. It sits on 22-inch wheels and has a 20 mm (0.8 in) wider rear track than the Continental GT. With an Aston Martin vibe, the back end looks more toned down compared to the EXP 100 GT. The bumper is different and incorporates a diffuser that leaves room for the rectangular tailpipes, because unlike the study, which had an electric powertrain with four motors that developed a combined output of 1,340 horsepower and 1,100 lb-ft (1,4...

Following a not-so-revealing teaser, the new Bentley Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The new special edition of the Continental GT will be handcrafted by Mulliner in just 100 copies, with the specification inspired by the brand’s motorsport heritage and the Number 9 badging honoring the historic ‘Blower’ Bentley Le Mans race car. Each of the 100 examples of the Conti GT Number 9 Edition will actually feature a wood insert from the seat of the actual Le Mans race car, removed during a “sympathetic” renovation, on their special interior. The piece is set in resin and positioned in the middle of the center dial of the rotating display. Customers will get to choose between Cumbrian Green or Beluga heritage hides that feature increased gloss levels to the seats, inner door panels and elsewhere. The center console features a special aluminum ‘Engine Spin’ trim that’s was a popular finish for racing ...

Back in 1919, Walter Owen (W.O.) Bentley founded his car company with a clear goal in mind: to build “a fast car, a good car, the best in class”. Fast forward to present day and Bentley is simply flourishing under the close watch of the Volkswagen Group. And as fans of the brand based in Crewe know, they’re getting ready to celebrate the centenary, next year. A first step has already been taken in this direction, with the unveiling of the new Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner. The luxury model is limited to 100 examples and pays homage to the founding father of the company, while “incorporating a genuine piece of Bentley history in every car”, says the automaker. What they’re referring to here is a piece of the original crankshaft taken from Walter Owen’s own 8 Liter car, the last model he designed for Bentley, and displaying it inside the Mulsanne. The piece can be found in the rear central armrest, accompanied by a special plaque that tells its story, and is joined ...

Bentley revealed the Bentayga Mulliner, the ultimate luxury version of the company’s SUV, ahead of its scheduled Geneva debut. Described as the “ultimate luxury SUV”, the new Bentley Bentayga Mulliner was created by the brand’s in-house personal commissioning division to play the role of the flagship model in the range. So if you thought that the normal Bentayga was posh enough, you better think again as Bentley thinks there’s always room for more luxury. There are now new, exclusive features which on the outside include a two-tone paintwork and unique 22in alloy wheels with floating wheel centers, exclusive badging, body-colored lower bodywork and bright chromed lower bumper grilles. The bigger differences are found in the cabin, where Mulliner has combined modern and traditional coachbuilding design. The interior now features a color split, with the rear seats finished in a different hide color from the front ones, with customers to be offered seven suggested combos. The u...

The new Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine was created by the company’s bespoke Mulliner division as a showcase of their skill. The new,  much longer Mulsanne  has an extra meter of additional length and is 79mm taller than the normal model, featuring a unique rear cabin with four opposing seats. The new British limo, which was created after a private commission, is also Bentley’s first car to feature electrochromic glass, allowing rear passengers to switch the interior division and rear-cabin window glass between clear and opaque at the touch of a button.  “The Mulsanne Grand Limousine showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of our in-house coachbuilder, Mulliner and exemplifies the way in which our experts consult with a customer to turn their vision into an extraordinary reality,” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors. “The attention to detail, quality, creativity and skill applied to every Mulliner commission is truly unique in the aut...