Bentley Mulliner has created the world’s first car collection paying homage to one of the most graceful and emotive expressions of human artistry – Russian ballet.
The six car collection opens the first chapter of an annual project to create exclusive thematic versions especially for Russian customers, dubbed the Russian Heritage Editions. All six of the models are based on the flagship Bentayga Speed which is powered by a 466 kW/900 N.m twin-turbocharged W12 motor. As such, performance is impressive for a vehicle of this size – the 0-100 km/h sprint happens in 3,9 seconds and the top speed is a remarkable 306 km/h.
Each of the six models features a different exterior paint from the extensive Bentley palette, with three vehicles finished in duo-tone. Each car in the collection focuses on a different motion with the central theme of the collection being iconic ballet moves.
The six models are specified as follows;
- Windsor Blue over Light Windsor Blue – Twine and Imperial Blue leather combined with Liquid Amber Veneer
- Silver Storm over Damson – Autumn and Damson leather combined with Koa Veneer
- Moonbeam over Moroccan Blue – Twine and Imperial Blue leather combined with Liquid Amber Veneer
- Damson – Autumn and Damson leather combined with Koa Veneer
- Spectre -Cashew and Burnt Oak leather combined with Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus Veneer
- Magnolia – Shortbread and Cricketball leather combined with Grand Black Veneer
“We are excited to present the exclusive Bentayga Speed Russian Heritage Collection to our Russian customers. This project is built on the passion for perfection, which Bentley shares with such a grand and sophisticated art as ballet, the central motif of this year’s limited edition. These six unique SUVs will be delivered by Bentley Moscow and Moscow-Volgogradskiy at the end of the year, as all of the cars are already allocated,” said Christian Schlick, Head of Bentley Russia.
In addition to bespoke colour combinations and interior finishes, all six of the vehicles feature dark-tint headlights, body-coloured side skirts, unique front and rear bumpers and the Bentayga Speed’s striking, elongated tailgate spoiler. Dark-tint radiator and bumper grilles, a unique 22-inch wheel design, and unique Russian Heritage LED welcome lighting also feature, reminding customers of just how special and exclusive their vehicles are.
Other notable features are Bentley’s Dynamic Ride electric active roll control technology which makes use of the vehicle’s 48V system. Bentley’s Torque Vectoring by Brake system also aids in making the Bentayga Speed more responsive to drive.
Using the knowledge and content from Mulliner’s commissioning guide, this collection of regional commissions has been created. Bentley’s bespoke and personalisation division consists of three main areas, namely Classic, Coachbuilt, and Collections, The Russian Ballet collection forming part of the last of those.
