Revealed: Bentley Continental GT Mulliner Convertible

Grand Tourer gets exclusive Double Diamond theme and 400,000 stitches in the cabin

Published: February 20, 2020 14:26 Sony Thomas, wheels Editor

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Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division, has introduced the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, which the British marque is positioning as “the luxury pinnacle of the Continental GT family.” Image Credit: Supplied

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While all of Bentley’s vehicles have been known for their meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, the new Continental GT Mulliner Convertible’s mandate was to appeal to customers wanting an even greater focus on beautiful details. Image Credit: Supplied

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The front fascia is dominated by a bold new Double Diamond grille flanked by cut-crystal inspired headlamps and bespoke Mulliner branded side vents that continue the same silver on black diamond theme as the grille. Image Credit: Supplied

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Apart from all four seats, the door casings, and rear quarters, even the tonneau cover is now adorned with Diamond-in-Diamond quilting design. Image Credit: Supplied

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Bentley says it takes almost 400,000 stitches to deliver this quilting across the cabin of the car, with each diamond containing 712 individual stitches. Apparently, the entire embroidery process alone takes 18 months to complete. Image Credit: Supplied

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The centre console gets a contrast diamond milled technical finish, and a new brushed silver Breitling timepiece set within a quartet of chrome bullseyes. Image Credit: Supplied

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The Continental GT Mulliner Convertible features mood lighting comprising seven different themes, along with illuminated Mulliner tread plates and LED welcome lamps that project the Bentley wings to the ground from the door mirrors. Image Credit: Supplied

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Both V8 and W12 powertrain options will be available in the new variant. The 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 will propel the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible from 0-100kph in 3.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 333kph. The 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 has a top speed of 318kph and 0-100kph time of 4.1 seconds. Image Credit: Supplied

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The first example of the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible will make its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 3, 2020 Image Credit: Supplied

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