There have been many reports over the past months about Bentley’s plans for a Mulsanne-based flagship convertible model and now we have the chance to see what that looks like.
Described as “the most sophisticated and elegant convertible” built by Bentley, the Grand Convertible is based on the Mulsanne Speed sedan and is powered by the same 6.75-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 530 horsepower (537PS) and 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque.
The Bentley Grand Convertible on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show features a bespoke Sequin Blue exterior color and a silver “liquid metal” finish to the bonnet and windscreen frame. Bentley’s polished directional alloy wheels also contrast with the blue bodywork.
The interior of the Grand Convertible offers room for four adults and includes 14 naturally tanned leather hides merged together with progressive-diamond quilting, with the shape of the pattern changing over the seats and doors.
Details include bright blue trim and Sequin Blue thread cross-stitched by hand through the linen-colored leather, as well as Beluga leather around the top of the doors and extending back to the rear tonneau, framed in polished chrome. The tonneau features the largest piece of wood veneer ever applied to a Bentley.
Bentley is not quite sure whether it will build the Grand Convertible or not, but a lot depends on the public reception. “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,” said Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer.
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