Black-looking packages are all the rage these days. This goes for ultra-luxury vehicles as well as economy cars, as evidenced by Bentley’s Blackline specification. The blackout treatment is now available on the Flying Spur Mulliner, bringing a decidedly dark appearance to the chic sedan.
What has changed for the Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline specification? In short, just about every exterior element that glistened before is replaced with something with a glossy black finish. That’s not a absolute look to the dark side – black fender vents have silver squares and shiny Mulliner branding. The iconic hood ornament is black but the fenders are still shiny. The Flying Spur’s grille also fuses black with chrome. And although special 22-inch wheels are part of the package, they feature polished inserts with a black face.
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Everything else, from the lower grille and front fascia vents to the mirror caps, window trim, lower door trim and headlight trim, is all black. However, the treatment only applies to the exterior of the Flying Spur Mulliner. Inside, everything remains the same, which for a Bentley means masses of leather, chrome and aluminum in a luxurious cabin. Likewise, there are no changes to the mechanical components as this is only an appearance package. The Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline specification is offered on cars fitted with the V6, V8 or W12 hybrid powertrains.
It’s not the only new Bentley in the works. While the Flying Spur gets black trim, the luxury brand will be showcasing an all-new vehicle called the Batur for Monterey Car Week. We’ve seen plenty of teasers for the big two-door GT car, which Bentley says will showcase the company’s future design language for its electric vehicles. The Batur won’t be electric, though. The enduring W12 engine will sit under the long hood of the Batur, containing twin turbochargers and power that should at least match the 650 horsepower offered in the current Bacalar.
Want more info on vehicle launches during Monterey Car Week? Check ride on cars podcast, available below.
Black-looking packages are all the rage these days. This goes for ultra-luxury vehicles as well as economy cars, as evidenced by Bentley’s Blackline specification. The blackout treatment is now available on the Flying Spur Mulliner, bringing a decidedly dark appearance to the chic sedan.
What has changed for the Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline specification? In short, just about every exterior element that glistened before is replaced with something with a glossy black finish. That’s not a absolute look to the dark side – black fender vents have silver squares and shiny Mulliner branding. The iconic hood ornament is black but the fenders are still shiny. The Flying Spur’s grille also fuses black with chrome. And although special 22-inch wheels are part of the package, they feature polished inserts with a black face.
seven Pictures
Everything else, from the lower grille and front fascia vents to the mirror caps, window trim, lower door trim and headlight trim, is all black. However, the treatment only applies to the exterior of the Flying Spur Mulliner. Inside, everything remains the same, which for a Bentley means masses of leather, chrome and aluminum in a luxurious cabin. Likewise, there are no changes to the mechanical components as this is only an appearance package. The Flying Spur Mulliner Blackline specification is offered on cars fitted with the V6, V8 or W12 hybrid powertrains.
It’s not the only new Bentley in the works. While the Flying Spur gets black trim, the luxury brand will be showcasing an all-new vehicle called the Batur for Monterey Car Week. We’ve seen plenty of teasers for the big two-door GT car, which Bentley says will showcase the company’s future design language for its electric vehicles. The Batur won’t be electric, though. The enduring W12 engine will sit under the long hood of the Batur, containing twin turbochargers and power that should at least match the 650 horsepower offered in the current Bacalar.
Want more info on vehicle launches during Monterey Car Week? Check ride on cars podcast, available below.