Santa Goes Bling, Orders The Bentley ‘Reindeer Eight’ For His 41 Million-Mile Journey

Bentley’s latest project, a bespoke Flying Spur, has been commissioned by an unlikely, yet world famous, customer: Santa Claus.

Called the ‘Reindeer Eight’ and customized by the automaker’s Mulliner division, it is finished in Cricket Bauble, a unique shade based on the Cricket Ball, joined by the gold accents and a special pattern applied to the sides, while the 22-inch golden wheels, with a diamond finish, that come straight from Mulliner are shod in all-season tires.

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The Flying B mascot has been replaced by a 3D printed reindeer ornament, and in lieu of the V8 badges on the front fenders, Bentley Mulliner has added the ‘Reindeer Eight’ logo to highlight the engine, a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that pumps out 542 HP (550 PS / 405 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. The mill rockets the Flying Spur to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.0 seconds and up to a 198 mph (319 km/h) top speed.

The festive theme continues in the cabin, which was specified in Cricket Bauble with hand cross-stitching. The customer’s name is embroidered into the driver’s seat and the missus’ name can be found on the front passenger seat. Other highlights include the Grand Black veneer that displays a winter night scene at the North Pole, while the door cards depict the end of the night’s journey of 41 million miles (66 million km). The nice and naughty list is integrated into the navigation system.

“What fun it is to ride in a 542-horsepower sleigh. Plus, there’s space in the back for all my subordinate Clauses”, Santa said. “I’m looking forward to putting 41-million miles on the clock before the end of the year.”