Benefiting with recent recommissioning by a Bentley Specialist and with four brand new tyres. BENTLEY MOTORS PRESS OFFICE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 19 OCTOBER 1999 THE LONDON MOTOR SHOW, EARLS COURT CREWE COUPE CAPTIVATES HOME CROWD: THE BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R MULLINER MAKES ITS ARCH-WHEEL LONDON DEBUT Today, Bentley Motors reasserts its position at the absolute pinnacle of British grand touring with the London debut of the Bentley Continental R Mulliner at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre. Representing the definitive fusion of coachbuilt luxury and devastating tarmac performance, this bespoke creation is tailored specifically for the most discerning automotive connoisseurs.THE POWER OF CREWEAt the heart of this commanding motor car lies the ultimate evolution of Crewe's legendary 6.75-litre Garrett-turbocharged V8 engine. For the Mulliner edition, the engine has been intricately tuned to match the short-wheelbase Continental T, producing a monumental 420 brake horsepower and a staggering 650 lb-ft of low-end torque.This ensures effortless, locomotive-like acceleration, propelling the 2.5-ton luxury coupe from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds and onward to an unrestricted top speed in excess of 170 mph. AN AGGRESSIVE STANCEVisually, the Continental R Mulliner is distinguished by its muscular, hand-beaten 'Widebody' flared wheel arches. These widened wings comfortably house bespoke 18-inch five-spoke sports alloy wheels shod in high-performance Pirelli P-Zero tires, giving the vehicle an imposing and purposeful stance on the road. A sports matrix mesh front grille replaces traditional slats, hinting at Bentley's historic racing pedigree.THE ULTIMATE EXHIBITION SPECIFICATIONTo celebrate the final London Motor Show of the millennium, the factory artisans at Personal Commissioning have crafted a unique exhibition showpiece:Exterior: Finished in the newly formulated Silver Tempest Metallic paint, specifically chosen to catch the exhibition hall spotlights and trace the muscular lines of the flared bodywork.Interior: The cabin is entirely swathed in rich, hand-stitched Spruce Green Connolly leather hides. This deep green tone extends from the power-adjustable sports seats to the upper instrument roll, contrasting elegantly with the silver coachwork.Every Mulliner masterpiece is engineered as a one-of-a-kind creation, proving that while times change, Bentley's mastery of 'Grace Under Pressure' remains absolute.