This elevates the luxury car segment from concept to production.
Bentley presented the EXP10 Speed 6 concept five years ago at the Geneva Motor Show. It showed off the styling of the Continental GT, as well as another element we have not yet seen on production Bentley cars.
Bentley introduces the Flying Spur a three-dimensional wood panel for the first time in industry. The 3D-machined wood panel was first displayed in the EXP 10 Speed 6 concept. It now belongs to the new flagship Bentley.
The Bentley Mulliner Collections’ include a variety of options for the Flying Spur. It will be installed in the rear cabin, particularly on the doors. It will retain the diamond-shaped design, but instead of using leather, Bentley will use handcrafted wood made from one block of American Walnut or American Cherry timber.
Bentley stated that the entire design took 18 months to develop by skilled technical craftsmen. Bentley Mulliner accepted that challenge and made the original concept a reality.
As you might expect, the process was not easy. Bentley stated that wood was carved with multi-axis machines to a thickness of at least 0.1mm. This is less than a human hair. For a flawless finish, the finishing touches were applied by hand. For a natural, refined look, a lacquer with open pores is applied.
Brett Boydell (Bent Bentley’s Head Interior Design for Flying Spur), comments:
“Three Dimension Wood is our next interior design element, which we have taken from concept car to production. It is in perfect harmony to the three-dimensional leather quilting that runs across the Flying Spur’s cabin and creates an even more special atmosphere for those who are driving it.
Bentley stated that American Cherry timber and American Walnut are both sourced from North American hardwood forests. Both of these woods are also a popular choice for growing in North America and offer a plentiful supply of sustainable wood.