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"These are busy days at Crewe: Not only have we had the new V-8 powered Continentals, but there&amp;#039;s a new concept car and this addition to the Mulsanne catalogue: The new Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification blends a range of striking design features including unique 21-in. alloy wheels, Bentley Flying `B&amp;#039; wing vents and diamond quilted leather trimmed cabin with driver-selectable, sports-tuned suspension and steering, underscoring the performance credentials of Bentley&amp;#039;s 6.75 liter V-8 ultra-luxury sports saloon.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    At the same time, Bentley has announced two new options for the Mulsanne range: a large tilt-opening, tinted glass sunroof and a electrically operated bottle cooler complete with hand-blown and hand-cut lead crystal champagne flutes.   Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specifications   The Mulsanne typifies the Grand Touring Bentley combining coach-built elegance and hand-crafted luxury with immense power and sportiness. It&amp;#039;s a luxury car that makes driving its central focus and a pinnacle of British luxury motoring.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    With a 0-60-mph sprint time of just 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 184 mph the 505-bhp Mulsanne has always offered thunderous levels of performance for an ultra-luxury sedan. Now, for customers seeking an even sportier look, feel and character to their Mulsanne, Bentley is introducing the Mulliner Driving Specification.   The Mulsanne&amp;#039;s balanced proportions convey a unique sense of dynamism and movement, reinforced by muscular haunches and sharply sculpted flowing lines, that hint at the immense levels of power and torque that are in reserve at all times.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    For the Mulliner Driving Specification, new 21-in., light aluminium alloy wheels with race derived, titanium fasteners, bright-finished rims and 265/40ZR21 tires are are claimed to provide even more dynamic handling. Available in both painted and polished finishes, the two-piece wheels are exclusive to the Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification and are also compatible with Bentley&amp;#039;s optional self-levelling wheel badges.   The Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification also has its own design language which underscores its sporting character, setting it apart from other Bentleys.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    The sporting motif is emphasised by a pair of sweeping wing vents made from cast, polished stainless steel that emulate Bentley&amp;#039;s iconic `Flying B&amp;#039; emblem which is engraved with the Mulliner script. The flowing appearance accentuates the impression of speed and movement and the black matrix grille integrated into the design provides an attractive contrast to the polished stainless steel.   For the new sportier Mulsanne, the Drive Dynamics Control system, which allows suspension and steering systems to be tuned to a preferred driving style, now has a unique `Sport&amp;#039; setting. Operated by the rotary switch mounted next to the gearshift selector, the new `Sport&amp;#039; settings provide enhanced grip, body control and steering accuracy without compromising ride comfort.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    Revised and Uprated Interior   Inside the Mulsanne&amp;#039;s cabin Bentley&amp;#039;s design team have created a bespoke, driver-focused look and feel for the Mulliner Driving Specification. In keeping with the tradition of sporting Bentleys, the leather hide on the front and rear seats and door casings features an intricate diamond quilting pattern, complemented by an indented leather headlining.   A new and bespoke hide perforation process, developed specifically for the Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification, produces perforations in exact diamond shapes with non perforated `tramlines&amp;#039; between. This allows Bentley&amp;#039;s seamstresses to produce perfect stitching every time without risk of distortion and means that it can now be combined with the optional seat ventilation system.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    Throughout the cabin, Crewe&amp;#039;s craftsmen and women have ensured that even purely functional controls are beautifully executed. The unique `knurled&amp;#039; or `coined&amp;#039; surface finish of the cool metal interior door handles, `organ stop&amp;#039; air vent controls and gear lever provide a highly tactile experience while giving extra grip. The leather gear lever is also hand-finished with a baseball-style cross stitch \u2013 another example of Bentley&amp;#039;s attention to detail.   For confident, spirited driving, the accelerator and brake pedals are made from drilled alloy with each of the raised grips on the pedals individually polished. As a finishing touch to the cabin, Mulliner tread plate plaques are applied to the vertical surface of the driver and front passenger door sills.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    In common with all Mulsannes, customers of the Mulliner Driving Specification can create a truly bespoke car from a palette of over 100 colors, a virtually limitless choice of unbleached premium quality veneers (with two marquetry options) and a selection of 22 leather hides.   Bottle Cooler and Sunroof Options Introduced   In addition to the new Mulliner Driving Specification, Bentley is announcing enhancements to the specification of the Mulsanne&amp;#039;s optional feature specification. All Mulsannes can now be specified with a Bentley-designed bottle cooler and rear cabin storage area with space for two full-size Champagne bottles in a canted position, allowing opened bottles to be placed back in the cooler.        2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner    With a touch of a button, the frosted glass door slides open to reveal three hand blown and hand-cut lead crystal champagne flutes, illuminated by the white LED accent lighting. The flutes have been exclusively created for Bentley by the renowned British designer, David Redman of London, and echo the racing spoke design of the Mulsanne&amp;#039;s 21.in. 5-spoke sports alloy wheel.   The flutes can be kept in the bespoke-design bright chrome holders that deploy from the center seat cushion; these also adapt to normal cup holders when required. As is traditional at Bentley, the bottle cooler and flute holders are discreetly concealed when not in use and the elegant design of the cooling system means that boot space isn&amp;#039;t compromised.   There is now the option of a large tilt-opening, tinted glass sunroof in the front cabin, flood it with light and gives an extra dimension of space, providing additional ventilation while avoiding the security risk of open windows.   The ultra-slim sunroof mechanism retains the Mulsanne&amp;#039;s sweeping roof profile with negligible effect on cabin headroom. To provide welcome shade on the hottest days, a color-matched Alcantara blind is fitted. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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