Developed to signify Bentley's intentions for the future, the Grand
Convertible is the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley. This
flagship of luxury represents the "ultimate in powerful, sensuous roofless
motoring", according to Bentley.
"This concept demonstrates Bentley's ability to create a pinnacle convertible
Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine
the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air
touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways, " commented
Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Durheimer.
"We are eagerly awaiting the response of our customers to this car. We will
ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads - will be a highly exclusive,
extremely limited collector's piece."
Sequin Blue Exterior Color
Painted in Sequin Blue, originally a bespoke color created from a single
sequin from a customer's haute couture gown, the Grand Convertible features a
silver "liquid metal" finish to the bonnet and windscreen frame. Contrasting the
rich blue body work is the Bentley directional wheel design, handed to the left
and right sides of the car and finished by hand before being polished to a high
shine.
The wheels hint at the enormous power and torque that wait under the bonnet.
With 530 hp (395 kW) and 811 lb-ft (1,100 Nm) of torque from Bentley's
6.75-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the
flagship Mulsanne, the Grand Convertible promises the luxury of effortless
performance to match its unparalleled style.
Luxurious Interior
The interior of the Grand Convertible is a showcase for the abilities of
Bentley's master craftsmen. 14 naturally tanned leather hides are merged
together with progressive-diamond quilting, with the shape of the pattern
changing over the seats and doors in a cabin sized for four adults. Bright blue
is used to highlight the extraordinary skill of Bentley's trim specialists, with
Sequin Blue thread cross-stitched by hand through the linen-colored leather.
Tonneau Made from Burr Walnut Veneer
The tonneau provides the most significant example of Bentley craftsmanship at
its finest. Replete with book-matched, mirror-finished and dark-stained Burr
Walnut, the tonneau features the largest piece of wood veneer ever applied to a
Bentley. Fashioned entirely by hand, this expanse of veneer is only paralleled
by the creations of the world's best furniture makers, and is finished with
elegant parallel lines of chromed steel.
