Bentley Mulsanne Production | HOW IT'S MADE

Bentley #Mulsanne Production.
Inside the main assembly hall operate two lines, one for the Mulsanne and one for Continental and Flying Spur models. Here is where every aspect of the car comes together. Wiring looms must be connected - in the case of the Mulsanne it is two miles long and weighs 50 kilos - dashboards must be fitted; engines married; the iconic matrix grill united with the front fenders; wheels attached; windscreens bonded; and seats inserted - all by the 702 Bentley employees who work in main assembly. When all of these elements and more have come together by hand each car is checked by eye for quality against a 500-650 point checklist. Not all checks can take place while the car is stationary, so each undergoes a four-mile drive on a rolling road, and 14 miles on the Cheshire roads around the factory, when specialists listen and feel for sounds and vibrations to ensure the character is absolutely right. To ensure the car is completely water-tight, each car is sprayed with 1,820 litres of water tinted with a trace of UV dye in a process referred to as the "monsoon test", before it is thoroughly checked under UV light. Finally each car is valeted and checked a final time under a light tunnel before it can be signed off for the customer.
Bentley's Pyms Lane factory has a rich history of engine production, producing around 26 thousand Merlin Engines between 1938 and 1945. The legacy is continued today as Bentley's position as the world's largest producer of the W12 engine is reinforced by its establishment as the centre of excellence for the Volkswagen Group for all W12 engine production from the end of 2014. The heart of each Bentley is the engine, and each one is handcrafted. Every single component of the 6¾-litre twin-turbo V8 and 6-litre W12 is selected and installed by hand by a small team of dedicated engine technicians. The key internal components are individually chosen to form a matching, balanced set so that the engine runs perfectly smoothly - a skill that takes years to perfect. Once completed, and after a thorough suite of testing, the engine is signed-off by one of Bentley's engine specialists.
3000 bull hides are used every week in Bentley's Leather Workshop. Hides are sourced from Northern Europe, where the temperate climate and lack of barbed wire fencing means the hides are mostly free from the imperfections caused by scratches and biting insects. Nonetheless, each hide is checked and marked by hand and eye before being precision cut. Of the 400 hours it takes to build a Mulsanne, around 150 are dedicated to creating the sumptuous leather interior - before additional options are considered. Stitched, shaped and finished entirely by hand, the completed seats, doors and other leather accoutrements rival the quality of the finest furniture - the contrast stitching alone takes anywhere between 20 and 40 hours to complete. A Bentley craftsperson would be able to correctly identify whether the cross stitching inside a Bentley is their work by the stitching alone - to check you could find their initials etched onto the inside of the upholstery - a mark of accountability and pride that is consistent throughout the build process.
Opening the door of the Bentley flagship reveals the indulgent permanence of wood, with the foundation of solid walnut, cherry or oak visibly running through the dashboard and overlaid with a choice of 10 different veneers. The story of this wood does not begin in Crewe, but in every corner of the world where exotic trees grow for up to 200 years before being harvested and replanted - seven for every tree. After the root burl has been steamed and finely sliced into 0.6 mm thick bundles of veneer, Bentley veneer experts travel to wherever it may be to check every inch, a process that takes two days. The final selection process occurs at Crewe, when the veneer is chosen by the craftsperson who will transform it. Only the most highly figured areas of veneer are chosen, before being mirror matched and applied to the substrate - solid wood in the case of the Mulsanne. After sanding to create a smooth surface, each part is lacquered before being cured for 72 hours. When cured, it is sanded and polished again before being fitted to the car.
Colour is as individual as the customer who specifies it. If none of the 120 in Bentley's extended palette reflects the personality of the owner, they create their own. Matching paint to a customer's treasured item is a painstaking process, and the application process is no less so. Each car is corrosion proofed before the primer and top coat are applied. The curvature of the body means paint must be applied in different depths to appear even, which is why each one is hand sprayed with colour. Once lacquered, each car is fine-sanded before being polished with lamb's wool for 12 hours to achieve an appearance so reflective it's termed the Bentley Mirror Finish.
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[@abeliever3459]

Now I truly understand why I could not afford a Bentley. An amazing work of art. Most cars today do not have this level of detail and passion as part of the build process. Thank you for this video.

[@richardnapper2074]

The employee's are true artist, they take sure care to make sure everything is perfect and they take such pride in there work. By the time they get everything together they have made a car that's beautiful! A staff to be proud of.

[@chrissiochos3561]

Truth!! And it is sad that they can't buy one of this cars.

[@bumsharvest5493]

I love how the lug nut powered torque wrench has a protective sleeve to keep from scratching those rims and lug nuts. They thought of everything.

[@adenanebelabes9431]

Thank you so much every one working in Bentley

[@stephenottley5044]

I used to be at Copley oxford when we made the rolls Royce so in the 80’s. Good to see cars made by craftsmen some 40 years on. Great craftsmanship and wonderful cars.

[@stephenottley5044]

that was Cowley Oxford Pressed Steel Fisher

[@LandovSilva]

Everything is done by hand in a surgical way.Amazing!!!

[@alkalinehealingadvocate5617]

The passion these great folk have, these talented craftsmen & women are skilled, the upholstery and stitching was so satisfying to watch, thank you for sharing. Beautiful machine

[@valdirferreira3011]

Caramba ....que carro. O processo de fabricação os trabalhadores, enfim, incrível.

[@simonheereman1616]

Crazy satisfying to watch 1hour of craftsmanship.

[@Apprenticelife]

It’s astonishing to see true beauty created! Run of the mill cars are like air fix models (no offence meant to Air fix in any way shape or form, I’ve had 40 yrs of pleasure from air fix) a production line of set parts to create exactly the same, watching this video, (kudos to the creators) gives a delightful insight into the craftsmanship of the UK, something if we’re not careful, will soon disappear

[@chippledon1]

Crafting a rolling work of art. There's just something immensely satisfying about it!

[@TrevorHeathPhotography]

Every one of those workers are artisans in their own right. The woodwork I love, book matching the veneers and finishing them is a real pleasure to watch. I bet they all love coming to work each day!

[@rjkka7260]

What a craftmanship of these people. Incredible. Like to go and visit the factory.

[@alstondcosta3965]

Bentley is the real heir to the legacy of rolls Royce and Bentley as well as their crewe factory

[@treebuzzard5796]

Quality, craftsmanship, worth every bit in the end, fine luxurious machine.

[@hobojon44]

no dust mask do they use them

[@merigoalex]

A great pleasure to see such dedication to perfection and disciplined work done by human beings instead of mass-producing machines, very well oiled set up and the outcome is perfection, to say the least, a 6 star to the whole plant and its amazing people, congratulations well deserved.

[@SankethInd]

This is called real quality and the accuracy of work. Really great brand

[@user-xd4ft4se9t]

벤틀리 모델중에 제일 좋아하고 갖고싶은 모델👍👍

[@Master_181]

ㅎ

[@kriskross63]

I drove two of them back in 2010 (prototypes of course, one left-hand US version, one right-hand) for test purposes through Germany... Nice memories!

[@senorkaboom]

My dad and I built grandfather clocks from kits. It would take us about 3-5 months to complete one. Why? The same reason as here, attention to detail. My dad wanted the case perfect, no rough or slipshod work. Joints were smooth and doors hung straight and true. I did the finish work. Lots of sanding of the wood, stain applied with a brush and wiped down after. Holidays found and touched up. 4 coat polyurethane finish, fine sanded between coats and then hand rubbed to a smooth, high gloss. Lots of work, but the result was impressive. Just the same with this Bentley.

[@georgealderson4424]

Maybe go to work for Bentley?

[@worrywart1311]

But, as far as telling the time goes, not nearly as accurate as a cheap electronic watch!

[@tioganh]

Some of the finest craftsmanship to each and every detail. Beautiful gentlemen.

[@maxsav007]

This is a pretty spectacular mixture of artisanship and tech

[@rowanlidbury]

Magic self-applying paint!

[@davidfearon7646]

I was an engineer at Vickers Armstrong. I have seen and been part of the most amazing engineering projects but I can't help thinking that we could be be creating alternative creations that would benefit not just a humans insatiable desire to fulfil it's lust for self satisfaction.

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

Worry not, for there are plenty of other people doing just that, every day. A little bit of self-pampering doesn't hurt anyone.

[@georgepatramanis5808]

Beautiful,GOD BLESS.

[@reader-mx9ss]

This is more than a good work, it's a masterpiece

[@user-zy8dg3he4r]

Best cars in the world are still..Made in U.K.. It's a Royal Country with Royal Cars.. Producing this kind of cars is an amazing achievement ! The personnel is exceptional ! That's why the cost of those cars is high.. In my opinion , British Luxury Cars are the only cars in the world deserving every penny of their price.. Excellent job beyond even the most demanding clients expectations... Many greetings from Greece

[@lahotboy]

This type of craftsmanship is worth every dime .... The engines have got better over the last few years also... I'm on my second Bentley the Mulsanne will be my next and forever Bentley. Hat's off to Volkswagen Group for bring the company into the 21 centry.

[@dianeruiz0721]

I’ll take a white one please. These are gorgeous cars and you can see the love that goes into them. Good work guys!

[@daanje1062]

Well I must say that is astonishing. Respect to workers.

[@BibtheBoulder]

This is an amazing video, and shows exactly why these stunning cars are so expensive. I am lucky enough to be considering buying a used one and am so excited at the prospect of owning such an iconic vehicle.

[@adegboyegaogundiran8679]

Lucky you!!!

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@adegboyegaogundiran8679 You ain't kidding...I didn't go for the Bentley though.

[@adegboyegaogundiran8679]

@@BibtheBoulder Oh really?! You changed your mind?

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@adegboyegaogundiran8679 Yes. Lovely car and I was going to buy it until I drove a Rolls Royce Ghost.

[@redroostermcmlxxl]

I've got a Clio.

[@mrt4085]

Truly worth every dime of the $96,000 to over $400,000 plus for the long wheel base!

[@IPv6people]

Do I read here that for some inches longer you pay four times the base price?

[@maryboyle5515]

i never thought a company like Bentley would be using a "Vicegrip" on their production line, jokingly we call it the farmers toolbox

[@tubehunter66]

Astounding craftsmanship and amazing to drive.

[@HUMPTYNUGGET]

Are you THE Rothschild's family ?

[@luisleandro7810]

Que modestas las instalaciones, como también vi ausencia de algunos elementos de protección personal en algunos trabajadores. Me llamo la atención, la intensiva uso de mano de obra calificada. Falto un relato explicativo del proceso de fabricación.

[@brianschott8162]

That "3M" dude knows what he's looking for, painstakingly so!

[@MrJupton1]

That's what superb quality looks like in the hands of Master craftsmen! Attention to detail and putting out the best quality product they can and Not worrying about Union contracts!

[@marlon2k9]

But they are union. LOL They're represented by Unite.

[@MrJupton1]

@@marlon2k9 Sorry I stand corrected! But still the quality is unreal!

[@aqelalharbi5854]

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[@TupmaniaTurning]

Stunning to watch - it's no wonder they're £200,000 a pop! I think there's more chance of Nelson getting his eye back than of me ever owning one! 😀

[@krzysztofpoznan5226]

Hey man! Be an optymist! Life can surprise you one day!

[@HUMPTYNUGGET]

Try Anglia car Auctions , classic car auction Kings Lynn , you can pick one up in the auction for peanuts

[@washingtonmorais1078]

Todo feito a mão 😱😱😱😱😱 Parabéns 👏👏👏👏

[@cylo5770]

I just love this aluminium coach building skills

[@bbabaeng]

작업할때 틀어놓고 소리만 들으면서 하니까 화이트노이즈 대박ㅋ 이러쿵저러쿵 설명 없어서 좋아요

[@juanmanuelmartinezchavez431]

Muy elegante!¿Es posible fabricar un modelo similar para una persona que tiene que ir en silla de Ruedas?

[@hermansteyn6053]

Nothing beats the human touch

[@musantombela2924]

This is amazing❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@hassanhabib8323]

Really Really Good work and Good effort keep it up. All of you.

[@musantombela2924]

This is awesome🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@bolsesolheim7469]

I love my Mulsanne!

[@khiemphungduc9389]

Beautiful

[@marcosdonizetti9658]

The best car made in the world, congratulations to technicians, operators and engineers.

[@johntechwriter]

Queen Elizabeth agrees with you. Have you seen her Mulsanne limo? Breathtaking!

[@georgebarnes8163]

@@johntechwriter Yeah, built in Slovakia using a German engine LOL.

[@sonerasci7213]

Hard work,respect 👏👏👏💯🔝

[@pauldipiero9027]

Paul a

[@isabellagomez3553]

Bentley una obra de arte hecha por verdaderos artesanos ,excelentísimo trabajo , las maquinas nunca reemplazaran al ser humano , son de mucha ayuda y nos facilitan mucho las labores , pero nunca podrán reemplazarnos mil felicitaciones a todo el personal de bentley

[@MrSpencely]

I'm surprised how much hand finishing goes into the body shell!

[@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc]

Why is the paint shop not shown?

[@TS-qd2uj]

I think it goes hand in hand with the extensive amount of hammering and body panel repairs required to fix each frame before paint. Add to that the rattling hoists, dragging overhead hoses at 9:50, the shaking rickedy old roller coaster ride, etc. No wonder they need craftsman to make things right.

[@roslyrahmat642]

Perfection

[@antoniomarciosilvasouza6120]

One word: GREAT!!!

[@enadolgel5504]

bravo bentley !!!!

[@ricardokim4870]

This is ART

[@HYUNDAI-MOTORS.]

amazing~

[@bollywoodbeauties8130]

one of the most beautiful sedan in the world i wish they would have released or made mulsanne cooupe i am a big fan of mulsanne

[@AntonioCostaRealEstate]

No spot welding rather mig welding. And they polish and sand to perfection. You can argue they are crafted towards perfection.

[@RogueBurn]

This isn't built...this is crafted. The scrutiny of the exterior and interior fit and finish.

[@guru9040]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@jmccracken491]

One of the finest handmade automobiles in the world. I have driven a Bentley and they are far above Rolls Royce.

[@BB1951]

None of your fancy schmancy weld bots here! Assembled by hand, aye.

[@kevinduffy6712]

Notice the file finish ?. No spot putty used on them .

[@lauradist]

Thank You

[@miguelalfoya2031]

Amazing! 😃

[@andruszelsky3079]

of cause, some past century, align the car body with a file

[@user-yc2nm8bc3c]

作業員の皆さんご苦労さん！ 同じスキルの繰り返しでしょうが頑張って下さい！

[@baharasimanjuntak6397]

Mobil jenis bentley lumayan mantap harganya juga mamtap. Nggak nyesal belinya. Lumayan buat bisa bikin bisnis tambah lancarrrrrr.

[@yakoubmansouri6981]

thank you

[@harmandros]

Fine craftsmen and craftsladies doing their job seriously. Real hand made car.

[@r.m.9450]

This is how a real Motor Car Production documentary should be made. The 22 minutes shows do not really tell the whole story. " Well Done"

[@clivedonnithorne8138]

A great car that has the guys buffing-up the body with sanding machines . Eye protectors are worn which suggests that material may fly-off while the buffing takes place . Material ? Maybe a fine dust ? Nobody thought to wear a dust mask ? Just a thought from a man who has spent his career working in the Construction industry where PPE is paramount .

[@MrClaudio1951]

GREAT JOB!

[@user-xh2sj7mx9u]

대단하십니다 👍 👍 👍

[@deni3593]

wow,what a car!

[@felixjaitman2255]

isn't it?

[@davewright732]

Wonderful! But, 1:00:14, I hope that gap was evened out both sides of the Bentley ornament.

[@TS-qd2uj]

Good catch! See the dragging hoses at 9:50 and all the body hammering going on. That's got to be why they cost so much. So much labor to make things right.

[@jjr2573]

내가 갖고 싶은 차 완전 예술품 수준 더 갖고싶은 로망♡

[@YazdanK3407]

I appreciate Bentley s company for building the car Bentley mulsanne in future i would be a car architecter or car designer or car engineer

[@zedhead2864]

20 minutes of fluff shots of moving chains, etc. But, NO shots of Bentley's AMAZING painting process????

[@shawncheng404]

a nice car！

[@London1064]

Great video.

[@vatansalvery]

Loads of man power. It is what really makes those cars so expensive.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

My favourite luxury British saloon car, just beautiful, Bentley Motor Cars. I would love to order a new Bentley Mulsanne saloon. A dream come true. P.S. Many years ago, I owned a 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow ll, Finished in Honey-Gold, with beige hide with brown piping, brown hide top and knee roll, burr walnut dashboard and door capping. A new Bentley Mulsanne finished in the same colour combination as my 1980 Shadow ll, would look absolutely beautiful.

[@CarsGarage]

Good choice!

[@Argiedan]

Nice

[@johntechwriter]

The Queen seems to agree with you. Her Mulsanne is a stunner.

[@zrifnuriyeva5656]

Salam,çox gözəl çalışırsız,həsəd apardım,kaş ki,bizim ölkədə də texnalogiya inkişaf edərdi,cavanlar işnən təmin olunardı.

[@gabrieldelanne5482]

Belo carro. Maravilhoso

[@tanthiennguyen9133]

Die Physiolophie so vieles Fantastiker erklätend...Wer ist der Best......Besten.......?

[@ioanbota9397]

I like this so much

[@Shadow2084]

ONE beautiful vehicle.

[@anuragsinghpalawat4086]

It's sad to hear that they stopped production of this masterpiece

[@CasperLCat]

That is sad. The Bentley side of Rolls is where all the style is. The Rolls Royce - branded cars are just chunky land yachts. I guess there are enough billionaires and Saudi princes with more $$ than taste, to buy them.

[@kevanwillis4571]

@@CasperLCat The Bentley side of Rolls Royce? You do know they are two completely separate companies. Owned by V.W. and B.M.W. respectively.

[@CasperLCat]

@@kevanwillis4571 Yes I know. They are still linked in people’s minds, though, as the two ultimate Brit luxury brands.

[@natanielmoreno9437]

Indiscutiblemente este es el único automóvil fabricado con amor y pácion

[@kevinduffy6712]

Anyone know how the paint prosses works? They should be full of runs on the under coat.

[@yl8880]

Oh,that's how my Mulsanne is made, impressed.

[@htdaij]

Beautiful. Best. OK!

[@marcogiusepperosariocristaldi]

BELLISSIMO

[@bartoszblach8738]

Where is this production . i think in gb small vilage crewe is good job men's perfect job

[@robertsalanon2909]

Superbe !!...

[@hoangdo3981]

Những người thợ xuất sắc.

[@allanburgess4889]

I was the roofing contractor that clad the roof and walls. of the new building Burgess Roofing Ser Ltd.. I also did Fords Halewood factory Vauxhalls Elesmere port factory and converted the Triumph factory into a Fire engine workshop. Not a one of them slipped me a car as a bonus.

[@babiking007]

great

[@benleone5800]

True Craftsman at work! Hey Guys can I bring my car in for a couple of days?

[@user-bn4vd7xq2s]

Peice of Art.