Bentley Flying Spur Gains New Optional 3D Wood Panels For Rear Door Cards

With the demise of the Mulsanne earlier this year, Bentley wants to further strengthen the position of the Flying Spur as its new flagship sedan, so they have launched a new feature for it: three-dimensional wood panels.

Previewed by the 3D-machined wood seen in the EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and inspired by the diamond-quilted leather, Bentley’s three-dimensional wood panel is a first for the automotive sector, and will be featured on the rear door cards of the Flying Spur.

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Each panel is created from a single block of timber, with the automaker using the sustainable American Walnut and American Cherry. The 3D surface is achieved by skilled operators who use a multi-axis routing machine that has a tolerance of only 0.1 mm, less than the thickness of a human hair. The panels are then hand finished and covered in lacquer.

“Three-dimensional wood is the next interior design element we’ve taken from concept car idea to production reality. It works in perfect harmony with the three-dimensional leather quilting across the cabin of the Flying Spur and creates an even more special environment for those being driven”, said Brett Boydell, Bentley’s chief of interior design for the Flying Spur.

“The principle of milling a geometric three-dimensional diamond form into solid wood was so well received at Geneva, it confirmed the value in translating the concept into reality for the customers of Bentley’s all-new Flying Spur.”

Based on the same platform as the Continental GT and Porsche Panamera, the Bentley Flying Spur offers a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 207 mph (333 km/h). The impressive performance is made possible by the 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine that develops 626 HP (635 PS / 467 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.