GT Mulliner W12 is fastest, most dynamic, and most luxurious Bentley Continental GT ever

MANILA: A new ultimate variant of the Bentley Continental GT Mulliner will sit at the top of the Continental series and two-door grand tourers, completing the brand's refreshed model portfolio. The GT Mulliner W12 is the most powerful, fastest, most dynamic, and most luxurious Continental GT ever produced, thanks to upgrades on both its W12 engine and its advanced chassis shared with the GT Speed.

The new GT Mulliner W12 combines the performance and agility of the Speed, the comfort of the recently launched Azure, and the aesthetic flair of Mulliner handcraftsmanship. Its W12 TFSI engine, manufactured at Bentley's carbon-neutral facility in Crewe, England, produces 650bhp, allowing it to reach a top speed of 335kph and accelerate from zero to 100 kph in 3.6 seconds. Electronic All-Wheel Steering improves the dynamic nature of the Continental GT Mulliner W12's in each of the driving modes. The self-leveling badges on the Mulliner-exclusive 22-inch wheel design ensure that the Bentley "B" remains vertical at all times.

The Continental GT Mulliner W12's cabin is one that is characterized by luxury and shows an amount of choice and customization that only Mulliner can offer. A new combination of primary and secondary hides is united by a third color through a fluid design line, which is exclusive to the car. Mulliner offers eight different three-color combinations, utilizing the array of hides and threads available from Bentley, to produce a stunning yet refined contrast across the interior. A variety of 88 Piano wood veneers allows even more customization. Nearly 400,000 threads are used in the "Diamond in Diamond" quilting on the seats, door trims, and rear quarter panels, with 712 stitches in each diamond.

The Continental GT Mulliner is distinguished from the rest of the family from the outside by a number of unique exterior design elements. The new "Double Diamond" matrix grille, which establishes the new Mulliner signature style, is complemented by front fender vents, mirroring the same silver and black design and bearing the Mulliner logo. All of these features are offered in bright chrome or Mulliner Blackline Specification's more modern gloss black appeal. The other Mulliner design elements are visible while approaching and opening either door, including illuminated outer door sills with Mulliner text and mirror caps in either satin silver or black with Mulliner Welcome Lamps underneath.

The GT family now offers a variety of models, each with a particular focus to help customers decide easily.  The Azure range is for those prioritizing wellbeing and on-board comfort, while customers wishing to focus on driving pleasure can specify the new V8-powered GT S. A step further, the W12-powered Speed is the true drivers car, providing excellent dynamic performance and no compromise to grand touring capabilities. The Mulliner is positioned above all these.

The new GT Mulliner W12 will be exhibited at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will take to the hill along with three members of the new S range. The first vehicle in Bentley's Blower Continuation Series, Blower Car Zero, will also participate on the hillclimb alongside these modern road-going vehicles.

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