Bentley has unveiled a pair of special edition Continental GT S models, created in-house by Mulliner.
Inspiration came from Bentley’s success at the Bathurst 12 Hours race in Australia, where the Continental GT3 claimed overall victory in 2020.
Mulliner, the company’s bespoke division, has been responsible for designing the two cars, each of which boasts an individual specification.
Green to be seen
The collaboration between Mulliner and Bentley Sydney is intended to celebrate the launch of the Continental GT S in Australia.
Painted in bright Apple Green, the first Continental GT S features Beluga black for the roof, door mirrors, lower bumper and rear boot outline. A number seven is painted onto the mesh front grille, as found on the winning Continental GT3 racer.
Blackline specification sees all chrome exterior trim replaced with gloss black, while the interior is finished in a combination of leather and Dinamica fabric.
Homage to an epic victory
Apple Green accents are found on the black upholstery, including the word ‘Bathurst’ stitched into the headrests.
A map of the famous track sits atop the carbon fibre dashboard trim, with the names of the winning drivers on the centre console.
The second Bentley Continental GT S is painted in Silver Tempest, a colour chosen to reflect the first-generation GT3 race car. Like the Apple Green example, Blackline specification is used for the exterior, with a similarly bespoke cabin finish.
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Each Bentley Continental GT S will be supplied with a commemorative framed artefact and a 1:18 scale model of the winning car.
Mulliner has left the turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine untouched, meaning a not-insubstantial output of 550hp. A sports exhaust enhances the soundtrack, while standard all-wheel drive allows a 0-62mph time of just 4.0 seconds.
Bentley’s Mulliner division celebrated a major milestone in 2022, building 500 bespoke cars in 12 months. This included the reborn Bentley Blower, along with numerous custom cars for wealthy customers.
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