There are moments in the world of luxury when artistry transcends its medium—when design, engineering, and sound merge to form something greater than their parts. Such is the case with Bentley Motors and Steinway & Sons, two icons of craftsmanship that have come together in a rare collaboration celebrating design, precision, and the pursuit of perfection.
Unveiled at an intimate event at Steinway’s legendary Hamburg factory, the partnership introduces two masterpieces: a Bentley Flying Spur Speed in Arctic White and a limited series of Steinway grand pianos, each rendered in monochrome finishes as pure and timeless as a single, perfect note.
A Dialogue Between Music and Motion
Though one commands the open road and the other the concert hall, Bentley and Steinway share a language defined by artisanship. Both names evoke a legacy of hand-built excellence and the relentless refinement of form and function. This collaboration—equal parts mechanical poetry and musical sculpture—feels less like marketing and more like destiny.
The Flying Spur Speed, Bentley’s powerful Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 sedan, takes inspiration from Steinway’s Ultra Black and Ultra White grand pianos—two limited-edition designs that reinterpret the piano as both an instrument and an object of art. The sedan’s Piano Black veneer interior mirrors the pianos’ flawless lacquer finishes, creating a shared aesthetic that’s elegant, restrained, and unmistakably modern.
Monochrome Mastery
In the world of design, black and white are never opposites—they are in balance. The monochrome palette of this collaboration evokes purity of purpose and quiet strength, speaking to a shared belief that less is often more.
Each piano in the collection, handcrafted entirely at Steinway’s Hamburg facility, is an expression of rarity. Only 18 Model B Concert Grands and 8 Model D Concert Grands will be produced, each one a contemporary reinterpretation of Steinway’s legendary sound. These pieces are not merely instruments but heirlooms, destined for private residences and collectors who see in music the same emotional precision they find in a Bentley’s engine note.
A Shared Heritage of Craft
Beyond their aesthetic harmony, Bentley and Steinway’s collaboration reflects a deeper kinship: a reverence for materials and the human touch that shapes them. Recent exchanges between both brands’ master craftsmen—visiting each other’s factories to share expertise in woodworking, veneering, and finishing—underscored how artistry can transcend disciplines. Whether shaping a concert grand’s rim or a Bentley dashboard, the principles remain the same: perfection in detail, innovation through heritage, and beauty that endures generations.
Voices from the Collaboration
“Our collaboration with Steinway & Sons is a meeting of worlds, where craftsmanship connects music and motion,” says Wayne Bruce, Bentley’s Chief Communications and D&I Officer. “The Flying Spur Speed, paired with Steinway’s Ultra Black and Ultra White editions, represents a dialogue between two distinguished names, creating objects of rarity and enduring beauty.”
Echoing that sentiment, Guido Zimmermann, President of Steinway & Sons Europe, reflects on the creative exchange: “The Ultra Black and Ultra White editions embody Steinway’s ability to honour our heritage while exploring new expressions of design. These pianos are not only instruments of the highest musical quality but also works of art, created for those who value craftsmanship, individuality, and timeless beauty.”
The Sound of Legacy
Following the Hamburg debut, this black-and-white trio—the Bentley Flying Spur Speed and the Ultra Black and Ultra White Steinway grands—will tour Europe in a series of exclusive concert showcases designed for the brands’ most discerning patrons.
It’s a fitting encore to a collaboration that reminds us what true luxury sounds—and feels—like: a note held perfectly between power and grace.
