The Sky’s the Limit
Aside from creating interesting builds, bespoke commissions can provide luxury automakers with a lucrative revenue stream. Range Rover has even said it doesn’t see a price limit for its bespoke models. With seemingly endless possibilities, customers can get creative and ask for some of the most unique builds from the factory, and perhaps this one-off collection from Bentley could join that list.
This collection is called the Nicolaus Copernicus Collection, which, as the name suggests, pays tribute to Polish polymath Nicolaus Copernicus. One of its most interesting details on the participating Continental GT S and GTC S models is the “Copernicus Diagram,” consisting of the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Although Uranus and Neptune weren’t recognized as planets until centuries after Copernicus died in 1543, this collection should still be one for the books, especially for space enthusiasts.
Designed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner, the Nicolaus Copernicus Collection features three one-of-one Continental commissions inspired by the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
Cosmic Spec
The one-off “Sun” vehicle is based on the Continental GTC S – GTC denoting convertible, while S is the sportier trim below the Speed in the performance hierarchy. It is finished in Manuka Orange, while the interior features orange and Gravity Grey leather paired with orange stitching and Copper Stone veneer.
Both the “Earth” and “Moon” vehicles are based on the Continental GT S coupe. The home planet-inspired version is finished in Nebula Blue. Its color motif continues inside with Aegean Blue and Imperial Blue leather, along with Galaxy Stone veneer, silver piping, and an Imperial Blue center console. Last but not least, the “Moon” version is painted in Moonstruck Silver, while the interior uses dark Beluga and light Ice leather.
All three commissions get the aforementioned Copernicus Diagram motif on the center console, front and rear quilting panels, and, notably, the welcome lamps, while the “Sun” GTC S also features the design detail on its tonneau cover.
No powertrain changes were made, so the standard 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 PHEV powertrain is retained, producing 671 horsepower. Other mechanical equipment includes a titanium sports exhaust system, standard active chassis, 22-inch ten-spoke gloss black wheels, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
Exclusive Orbit
While pricing was not disclosed, it likely won’t be cheap considering the Continental GT S already starts at around $300,000 in the U.S. However, the Nicolaus Copernicus Collection is exclusive to the Polish market and was developed in collaboration with Bentley Warsaw. Each car also has bespoke treadplates, a special key box, an individual fragrance, matching scarves and pocket squares, and even a dedicated Spotify playlist.
The solar system-inspired collection joins other special-edition Bentleys revealed this year, including the one-off Continental GTC commemorating 80 years of production in Crewe and the Japanese bullet train-inspired Continental GT S.
