Most of us can agree that luxury rides, regardless of how many inches are between their bellies and the road, look best with no modifications whatsoever. We'd also say that traditional colors suit them like a glove, and if you want to personalize yours slightly, then you should stop at new wheels.
However, other car enthusiasts would agree to disagree, and if their pockets are deep enough, certain tuners would gladly take their money in return for a flashy makeover. Mansory's name often pops up next to some bold projects, and their proposal often includes wacky body kits, fresh wheels, re-upholstered interiors, and the occasional power boost.
As every gearhead and their grandmother know, this tuner has signed numerous high-end machines over the years, and most of them are truly laughable. Nonetheless, every once in a while, Mansory manages to surprise everyone with the occasional tasteful build—well, as tasteful as something that bears their signature can be, as we're all aware of what they can do, aren't we?
Some of the hottest vehicles ever made have fallen victim to Mansory. From high-end exotics like Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche to premium models made by Cadillac, BMW, Audi, and Mercedes, as well as luxury vehicles from Bentley and Rolls-Royce, all of them have been tuned to the teeth over the years. Not even the mighty Bugatti Veyron or its successor, the Chiron, could escape Mansory's wrath.
Photo: Mansory
One of the latest Mansorys to grace the World Wide Web is a special Bentley Bentayga. You see, the controversial tuner has left its mark on numerous Bentaygas over the years, yet this is one that we actually like – to some extent. Normally, lively hues suit blue-blooded exotics, and we'd usually associate green with something born at the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory in Italy. However, this color works on luxury SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga.
Fortunately, Mansory has refrained from giving the aftermarket attachments a forged carbon look, settling for the usual naked carbon fiber instead. As for the what is new part of the story, that would be the new hood with additional vents, front and rear bumper attachments, additional lights below the side vents on the car's face, new side skirts and trim, a fresh diffuser, a large wing, a tailgate spoiler, fender flares for a wider appeal, and a few other things.
The wheels came from the tuner's portfolio. They're called the Y.5, feature a V-spoke design, have a black look with green accents, and were shod in sticky tires made by Continental. Mansory hasn't said anything about possible suspension tweaks, but to us, this lively Bentley Bentayga appears to ride a hair closer to the ground. And if it weren't for those carbon fiber bits and bobs, it would be quite a looker, too, despite the green shade that dominates the exterior.
We'd normally expect such a build to have a flashy cockpit. However, this one features brown upholstery as the dominating material with a diamond pattern. Elsewhere, it is all about glossy black trim and metal accents, albeit with a Mansory touch, as the tuner's logo decorates the headrests, seatbelts, pedals, footrest, and likely other components. The luxury SUV also has a starlight headliner that would make any Rolls-Royce jealous.
Photo: Mansory
Did you think they drew the line after modifying the exterior and the cabin of the British brand’s luxury high-rider? Well, they haven't, as this Bentayga has a power boost, too. The tuner calls it the P750, and the number represents its output in metric horsepower. As a result, the V8 lump now produces 739 hp (750 ps/551 kW). According to Mansory, the extra oomph allows it to run up to 200 miles an hour (317 kph), which is its top speed, and deal with the usual sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 kph) in 3.7 seconds, or about as fast as the iconic Ferrari Enzo.
The social media post reveals that this particular Bentley Bentayga is located at the tuner's flagship store in Dubai, and it is looking for a new home. Curious to find out how much they're asking for it, we started surfing through Mansory's official website, where we found additional pictures of the car in a more professional environment, as well as a few other details about it that we mentioned above. What we didn't learn, however, is the magic number.
As a result, interested parties must contact the company to find out what this Bentayga costs, and they should be aware that anything that wears Mansory's signature tends to be eye-watering expensive. We're confident that this applies to the pictured Bentayga, and if we were to take a wild guess, we'd say it is around half a million dollars, or probably more. If you reach out to the tuner, don't forget to drop a line below and tell us the magic number.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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