Bentley’s latest project, a bespoke Flying Spur, has been commissioned by an unlikely, yet world famous, customer: Santa Claus. Called the ‘Reindeer Eight’ and customized by the automaker’s Mulliner division, it is finished in Cricket Bauble, a unique shade based on the Cricket Ball, joined by the gold accents and a special pattern applied to the sides, while the 22-inch golden wheels, with a diamond finish, that come straight from Mulliner are shod in all-season tires.
The Flying B mascot has been replaced by a
3D printed reindeer ornament, and in lieu of the V8 badges on the front
fenders, Bentley Mulliner has added the ‘Reindeer Eight’ logo to highlight the
engine, a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that pumps out 542 HP and 770 Nm of torque. The mill rockets the Flying Spur to 96
km/h in 4.0 seconds and up to a 319 km/h top speed.
The festive theme continues in the cabin,
which was specified in Cricket Bauble with hand cross-stitching. The customer’s
name is embroidered into the driver’s seat and the missus’ name can be found on
the front passenger seat. Other highlights include the Grand Black veneer that
displays a winter night scene at the North Pole, while the door cards depict
the end of the night’s journey of 66 million km. The nice
and naughty list is integrated into the navigation system.
