Wherever in the world at a major exhibition during this or the last year Bentley Motors had their stand – the new Bentley Continental GT was the crowd-stopper. The fastback coupé was most attractive with a brand-new design and impressive specifications. In addition to the development department however the special commissioning department had set a separate highlight: the Arnage RL by Mulliner. The limousine with extended wheelbase was tour de force in how to achieve the perfect combination of hand-crafted interior and most advanced technical features. Clearly Mulliner didn’t consider as incompatible high-tech equipment from the electronic era and traditional craftsmanship in true quality.

Fibre optic spot lighting in the rear compartment ensured no temperature differences could be detected – whereas conventional bulbs would have been heat-emitting. The multimedia system (DVD-player, 5.1 Dolby surround system, TV, CD-player) was controlled by a small size 'touch screen', the unit could be stored in a leather pocket. Just in case someone might enter somewhere another Arnage RL and can’t find the unit at the familiar location – no panic, it is on board. Mulliner offer an enormously wide range of bespoke treatment thus individualising a car to a customer’s needs. Perhaps the unit might be found stowed in the rear bridge console, if that had been fitted on this particular car? It must be no disadvantage, if first a pop-up drinks bar containing decanters and tumblers is found or a cedar wood cigar humidor…