The most luxurious open-top Bentley available is the exclusive Mulliner Bacalar, priced at around $2,000,000. Consequently, most Bentley buyers will have to opt for the second priciest convertible, the 2021 Continental GT Mulliner Convertible. This model boasts an extravagant interior, featuring lavish comforts and an astounding number of stitches used in its craftsmanship.
Unlike the base model of the Continental GT Convertible, which offers a tweed roof option, the Mulliner variant provides an extensive array of custom features atop its impressive standard offerings. One significant detail is the 400,000 stitches that adorn the interior of what can also be considered Bentley’s most opulent series production soft-top.
In today’s competitive market, standing out can be challenging, particularly since Bentley’s latest technology often extends to the range-topping Audis. The brand seeks to distinguish itself through its meticulously crafted interiors and intricate detailing. The Mulliner Convertible includes a brand-new “Double Diamond” front grille, Mulliner-branded side vents, and 22-inch wheels featuring a painted and polished 10-spoke design along with floating and self-leveling wheel badges. Additional features include a Breitling clock with jeweled hour markers, a selection of 88 Mulliner piano wood veneers, and an optional 2,200-watt Naim audio system.
One of the most striking aspects of the vehicle is its leather craftsmanship. Bentley’s press release mentions the word “diamond” 11 times, particularly referring to its “Diamond-in-Diamond interior quilting design,” a unique embroidery technique that reportedly took 18 months to perfect.
This intricate quilting is applied to all four seats, door casings, rear areas, and even the tonneau cover. The “Diamond-in-Diamond” design features contrast stitching in two matching colors to enhance the visual appeal of the quilting. Each diamond segment is composed of 712 individual stitches, meticulously aligned to converge at the diamond’s center, showcasing a remarkable effort that entails “nearly 400,000 stitches” throughout the cabin.
While Bentley’s lavish diamond embroidery is truly impressive, it still pales in comparison to the bespoke possibilities available through custom commissions. With the recent retirement of the Bentley Mulsanne, attention now shifts to Rolls-Royce, particularly the 2019 “Rose Phantom,” commissioned by an entrepreneur in Stockholm known for his passion for florals, featuring a staggering one million embroidered stitches.
In addition to these luxury details, Bentley recently announced that the V8 version of the Bentayga is now offered with an Akrapovič sports exhaust system. This model features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, paired with a lightweight titanium system comprising a set of link pipes, a muffler, and elegantly designed oval tailpipes engraved with both the Bentley and Akrapovič logos. A sleek enhancement indeed!.
