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from the front wings to the rear. Uniquely designed 20-inch (and optional 21-inch) wheels reinforce the Mulsanne’s commanding, sporting stance. Inside, the aroma of leather and wood
envelops you instantly. Te scent is wonderful, yet almost overwhelming. And there’s a reason for this: over 170 hours - that’s almost half the entire build process – goes into crafting the interior of the Mulsanne. Each steering wheel can take 15 hours to hand-stitch while stainless steel brightware gleams so perfectly, thanks to an intensive 10 hour finishing process. Te wood veneer takes five weeks to turn from a rough root ball into a full set of mirror-matched, fine-polished leaves – and a time-honoured tanning process is even employed for the leather; this is what gives off the rich, worn fragrance that is so evocative of vintage Bentleys. Te entire cabin is also encased within a ‘ring of wood’ waist rail with an unbroken panel of wood gracing the Mulsanne’s dashboard. Inverted dial needles within the instrument cluster are reminiscent of early Bentleys, while the whole dashboard and console design is a subtle reminder of the Bentley wings motif. Naturally, sitting in the rear of the Bentley Mulsanne is the best place to comprehend the sheer graft that goes into creating the cabin. Amongst all the glossy wood and lavish leather, you also start to appreciate how the latest in-car technologies have been cleverly and unobtrusively placed within the lush interior. A multimedia system drives satellite navigation, audio/video, personal data, telephone and Bluetooth® connectivity. Te upper dashboard houses a multimedia screen, positioned discreetly behind an electrically operated veneered flap, while below sits a chic, leather-lined media player
Hung up in a giant art gallery, it’d be a masterpiece because the design of the Mulsanne is a blend of sportiness, coach built elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S -Type of the 1950s, the car has a bold front, dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and prominent, classic round inner
headlamps, flanked by two, smaller outboard lamp clusters, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. Te lengthy bonnet, short front overhang and long rear overhang help to express a sense of might and movement, reinforced by burly haunches and sharply sculptured lines which flow charmingly
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