BENTLEY has unveiled the stunning Grand Convertible concept, ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Grand Convertible is powered by Bentley's formidable 530bhp 6 3/4-liter twin-turbo V8, so progress will be as rapid as it is stylish. Although the company is keeping quiet about exact performance figures, this engine catapults the Mulsanne from 0-62mph (100kph) in a little over 5 seconds and on to a top speed of 184mph (296kph).
It's 4 seats are wrapped in 14 naturally tanned leather hides, hand-matched and merged together with Bentley's trademark diamond quilting needlework, which subtly changes size as the pattern progresses through the cabin. A sequin blue (to match the bespoke exterior paint color) cross thread acts as a subtle contrast and is also hand-stitched into the leather. All Bentleys are a soothing sea of wood, leather and chromed brightwork but the Grand Convertible takes things up a notch with the tonneau (the panel that covers the roof when down). The biggest individual piece of wood veneer ever fitted to a Bentley, the book-matched mirror-finished walnut burr piece is shaped entirely by hand.
