Bentley has always been an advocate of luxury and craftsmanship. This age-old British automaker has managed to tickle both the lavish and performance-driven bunch with valor over the years. But when you add the oldest coachbuilder to this formula, the desirability shoots out the roof. Mulliner has churned out some of the most extravagant Bentleys over time that puts forth exquisite British craftmanship in the most lavish possible way.
Last year, we got the Mulliner-badged Bentley Continental GT and GT Convertible. Now, the bar has been raised higher with the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner - the pinnacle of luxury grand touring. It is designed and hand-built with loads of intricate interior and exterior features that boldly speak of its artistic and luxury appeal. And yes, you get the famed Mulliner clock as well, that costs a fortune.
Talking of which, Bentley hasn't disclosed the pricing of their most luxurious GT car yet, but we sure know that it's shooting for the moon! As for the powertrain options, the 2022 Flying Spur Mulliner will be offered in 3 engines, including the very first instance of a hybrid setup. Let's just say that it's a sophisticated take on fine British craftsmanship.
This is the first Mulliner-badged hybrid Bentley Flying Spur and their most luxurious 4-door GT.
2022 Bentley Mulliner Is Offered In 3 Engine Options
Clearly, the powertrain setup is not the focus here. But Bentley has created a new benchmark by offering the first-ever Mulliner-badged hybrid Flying Spur on the table. There are 3 engine options on offer here. A 542 HP 4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 that comes in as the base option does 0-60 MPH in 4 seconds and has a top speed of 198 MPH.
Next up is a beasty 626 HP 6.0-liter W12 motor that does 0-60 MPH in 0-60 MPH in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 207 MPH. And the newest offering is a 2.9-liter Turbo V6 Hybrid that churns out a combined 536 horses. This iteration does 0-60 MPH in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 177 MPH. And having the Hybrid powertrain, also makes this the most efficient Bentley Mulliner offering.
22-Inch Wheels And Fine Craftsmanship On The Exterior
22-inch wheels are becoming a norm in Bentleys. Well, they even made the largest carbon-fiber wheels for the Bentayga, so the obsession is clear! For the Flying Spur Mulliner, the 22-inch tires get painted in gray and have a polished finish to them. They pack self-leveling wheel caps just like those found in Rolls-Royce.
The front fascia is garlanded with a Double Diamond grille with a chrome lower grille. The grille setup is matched with Mulliner-branded wing vents and satin silver painted mirror caps. Other Mulliner touches on the outside include jewel fuel and oil caps. The iconic Bentley Flying B is illuminated and electronically deployed.
The Interior Oozes With Hand-Crafted British Luxury
The Mulliner magic on the inside is every more mesmerizing. You are treated to illuminated outer treadplates and deep-pile Mulliner floormats. The interior can be had in one of 8 custom-made, 3-color combinations. These include Ascot, Flare, and Sirius.
Taking Ascot into view, it is a combination of Imperial Blue leather on the dashboard, door trimming, and headlining; a light tan leather color called Camel; and white micro-piping, embroidery, and accent lines Flare and Sirius include combinations of Hotspur and Beluga; Linen and Brunel; both with a third silver lining.
The "Diamond-in-Diamond" quilted leather adds a 3-dimensional layout to the seats and doors. The embroidery process for this feat alone took 18 months to complete. Each of those diamond inlays contains 712 individual stitches, aligned to the center of the diamond it creates. A diamond-milled finish is found on the center and rear consoles as well.
The center attraction is a stunning, brushed silver Mulliner clock. Bentley has even given the digital cockpit a Mulliner makeover with new and exclusive graphics. Luxury goes hand-in-hand here with Bentley's famed Rotating Display, heated duo-tone 3-spoke steering wheel, and panoramic sunroof dialing up on the lux-appeal.
The 2022 Flying Spur Mulliner comes standard with electrically operated picnic tables mounted at the rear of the front seats. The tables are veneered and feature a leather-trimmed surface with a recess for pen or stylus.
The Keys Come In A Specialized Presentation Box
Even the leather-wrapped keys are enclosed in a unique Mulliner-branded handcrafted presentation box, that matches along with the 3-color interior theme. Both the keys provided are color-matched and comes with contrast stitching to make things even more special and dramatic.
2022 Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner: Expected Pricing And Launch Date
Bentley has not disclosed the pricing of the 2022 Flying Spur Mulliner but it is clearly going to cost upwards of $250,000 as the standard 2022 Flying Spur starts from $200,000. As for the launch date, Bentleys sway about along the commissioned work angle when it comes to Mulliner, and you might actually get an earlier delivery date on ordering right away. At most, expect to see one of these on the roads by 2021-end.
Sources: Bentleymedia.com, Motorauthority.com, Edmunds.com