Michael Satterfield
Since its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2009, the
Mulsanne saloon remains a pure example of the Grand Touring Bentley,
combining coach-built elegance and hand-crafted luxury with immense
power and sportiness at the pinnacle of British luxury motoring.
Now with the Mulsanne Convertible Concept, Bentley’s designers are
providing a glimpse into the potential future of the marque’s flagship
family. Appealing to automotive connoisseurs seeking the ultimate in
contemporary design, prestige and exclusivity, the Mulsanne Convertible
Concept will be the world’s most elegant and sophisticated convertible,
providing a supremely powerful and refined luxury grand touring
experience for four adults.
The graceful form of the Mulsanne Convertible Concept is a fusion of
sportiness and coach-built elegance, its sculpted lines and muscular
haunches conveying a sense of power and movement.
The spacious yet intimate cabin design is inspired by luxurious,
high-performance power boats. With its unrivalled combination of chic,
contemporary design, sumptuous materials, painstaking attention to
detail and supreme refinement, the Mulsanne Convertible Concept
reinforces Bentley’s position as the undisputed benchmark in handcrafted
automotive luxury.
Commenting on the Mulsanne Convertible Concept, Wolfgang Dürheimer,
Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Executive said: “The modern, luxurious,
high-tech Mulsanne saloon provides a perfect foundation on which to
create the world’s most elegant convertible. The Convertible Concept
will extend the appeal of the Mulsanne family, while enhancing the
profile of the Bentley brand, particularly in new and emerging markets.”
Open-top cars have been an intrinsic part of the company’s heritage
since its formation in 1919. From the race-bred 3-litre of the 1920s to
the Park Ward S1 Drophead Coupe of the fifties through the Corniche and,
most recently, Azure, Bentley has created an array of glamorous and
desirable convertibles at the zenith of luxury motoring.
Source: Bentley
