by Thanos Pappas
- Bentley has launched the Black Forest Regional Collection in Stuttgart.
- It comprises the Bentayga S Black Edition and Continental GT/GTC Speed.
- Special editions celebrate the 15th anniversary of Bentley Stuttgart.
Bentley has built a reputation on the near-limitless personalization offered by its Mulliner division that crafts all kinds of bespoke creations. The latest example is the Black Forest Regional Collection created to honor the 15th anniversary of Bentley Stuttgart.
Stuttgart, and more specifically the Zuffenhausen district, is the hometown of Porsche that’s also part of the VW Group. However, the new Bentleys were inspired by the landscape of Black Forest, a mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany.
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The Black Forest Regional Collection comprises the Bentayga S Black Edition, the Continental GT Speed, and the Continental GTC Speed, leaving the Flying Spur the odd one out. All three feature a unique spec and special materials, taking (in Bentley’s own words) cues from “the forest’s deep tones and rich textures”.
The highlight is the Scarab exterior shade, combined with black accents and contrasting Pillar Box Red details on the lower end of the body and the mirror caps. The three Bentleys ride on different sets of 22-inch alloy wheels finished in black and sport red brake calipers.
The interiors are upholstered in black leather with a heavy dose of contrast stitching. The dashboard is covered in natural open-pore walnut veneer, with a selection of leaves from the Black Forest etched on the passenger side.
Furthermore, bespoke embroidery on the seats incorporates Fern Green leafs and Pillar Box Red berries. All three models are also equipped with a bespoke luggage set in Beluga with Pillar Box accents and Black Forest Collection tags.
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Beneath the surface, nothing mechanical has changed. The Bentayga S Black Edition continues with its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 572 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS). The Continental GT and GTC Speed models both feature a plug-in hybrid V8 setup delivering 771 hp (583 kW / 782 PS).
The Black Forest Regional Collection was presented at a special event in front of clients and guests. Bentley Stuttgart is described as a “cornerstone” of the brand’s presence in Germany, which explains why it was chosen for this Mulliner-curated collection.
Bentley has not disclosed pricing or production figures for the collection, though exclusivity is almost certainly part of the appeal.
