BENTLEY ANNOUNCES LE MANS LIMITED EDITION MULSANNE AND CONTINENTAL MODELS
Bentley celebrates two significant milestones with heritage inspired models:
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- The 90th anniversary of the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race and Bentley’s participation in the inaugural event
- The 10th anniversary of Bentley’s victory in 2003
- Six unique Limited Edition specifications inspired by victorious Bentley drivers
Bentley Motors, announced six new Le Mans Limited Edition specifications available on the flagship Mulsanne and the Continental family, exclusively available in North America. Each model is inspired by a driver from Bentley’s six victories at the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours race.
From the company’s start in 1919, Bentley was remarkably successful in both racing and setting new speed records. Founder W.O. Bentley was a determined supporter of motor racing as a means of establishing the Bentley marque and the company’s racing success was achieved through its engineering competence and the skills of a group of drivers known as the ‘Bentley Boys’.
After being the sole British entry and placing fourth in the inaugural 1923 race, Bentley won the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in 1924. From 1927 to 1930 Bentley dominated the event and took victory on four consecutive occasions. In 2003, nearly 83 years to the date from its previous victory, Bentley achieved yet another victory, placing first and second, with Guy Smith piloting the first of the two Speed 8’s across the finish line.
To celebrate these significant milestones, 48 examples of each ‘Le Mans Limited Edition’ model are being produced. Each car will have a unique Le Mans Edition numbered badge, Le Mans Edition clock face, embroidered Le Mans badge to each headrest, tread plates with the limited edition name, unique Le Mans Edition wheels and specific interior veneers and exterior colours.
In an era of mass production, the Mulsanne stands at the pinnacle of British luxury motoring. With a 0-60 time of just 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 184 mph, the 505 bhp model offers thunderous levels of performance for an ultra-luxury sedan.
The Le Mans Edition specifications are a perfect blend of sportsmanship and heritage matched to the highest standards of technology and craftsmanship. The limited edition specifications will feature, among other items, diamond-quilted hide seat covering, diamond-quilted hide door panels, Le Mans Edition illuminated treadplates, drilled alloy foot pedals, sports tuned suspension and steering, ‘Quad’ Effect Tailpipe Finishers, and two-piece five spoke dark tint alloy wheels.
The Mulsanne Le Mans Edition models will be available in the third quarter of 2013
This specification includes changes made to optional and standard equipment for 2014 Model Year Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Edition.
ENTERTAINMENT SPECIFICATION
- Twin Electrically-Deployed Picnic Tables, with Concealed iPad Holders, Integrated Charging and Dedicated Space for Apple Wireless Keyboards. Wi-Fi Hotspot, ‘Naim for Bentley’ premium audio system, Rear Seat Entertainment System incorporating twin, eight inch LCD Screens to headrests, 20GB hard drive & DVD Player to Rear Armrest Surround, Two Sets of Bluetooth Headphones & Remote Control
PRIVACY CURTAINS
- Curtains to Rear Cabin, available in Black or Ivory
COMFORT SPECIFICATION
- Comfort Headrests to Rear Seats, Twin Footrests to Rear Cabin, Twin Loose Cushions to Rear Cabin
PAINT
- Three additional paint options: Dark Cashmere, Portofino, Damson
- Three additional hide options: Damson, Saffron, Brunel
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
- Twin rear door armrest stowage pockets