Logo for trunk lid Mansory Carbon for Bentey Continental GT
Mansory Logo for Trunk Lid — Bentley Continental GT (3W, 2003–2011)
Every well-executed exterior modification programme has a final element — the piece that closes the visual narrative. On the Mansory Continental GT 3W, the trunk lid logo is that element. The exterior transformation of the full Mansory Carbon Fiber Body Kit Set for Bentley Continental GT — from the reshaped front bumper through sculpted side sills to the carbon rear diffuser — reaches its natural endpoint at the boot lid centre. When a following driver or bystander sees this car from behind, the Mansory trunk badge is what they read first: a measured chrome statement of authorship on a comprehensively rebuilt GT. The rear badge is not decoration; it is identification — the programme's signature, positioned exactly where it will be seen by everyone approaching from behind.
Construction & Materials
The trunk lid logo shares its construction with the front bonnet logo. The badge body is die-cast zinc alloy, formed to capture the Mansory wordmark in clean typographic relief. The surface is triple chrome-plated to automotive specification — a three-stage electroplating process building nickel and chrome layers over the zinc substrate for depth, hardness, and corrosion resistance. The finish is mirror-bright, matching the chrome specification across Mansory's badging and trim. An illuminated variant is available with an LED perimeter strip behind a translucent acrylic inner face, the chrome outer surround framing the glow. The badge mounts via spring-clip stud posts that press through the boot lid skin from above and are secured by backing nuts from the underside with the boot lid open. The Continental GT boot lid is a wider surface than the bonnet leading edge, so the trunk badge is proportionally slightly wider in the wordmark to maintain visual balance.
The illuminated variant uses the same LED specification as the front bonnet logo: 5 W total, IP67 waterproof connectors, powered from the sidelights circuit. The harness routes along the boot lid inner panel to the tailgate wiring loom, then to the rear lighting fuse circuit. Harness length is approximately 0.9 m with plug-and-play connectors. Badge weight is approximately 0.12 kg. Both variants are finished in triple chrome only.
- Material: die-cast zinc alloy, triple chrome-plated
- Option: illuminated variant — LED perimeter strip, IP67 harness, sidelights circuit feed
- Mounting: spring-clip stud posts through boot lid skin, backing nuts from underside
- Boot lid penetrations: 2–3 × 6 mm holes at Mansory template position
- Weight: approximately 0.12 kg
- Harness route (illuminated): boot lid inner panel → tailgate wiring loom → rear lighting circuit
- Harness length: approximately 0.9 m with supplied connectors
- Wordmark dimension: approximately 200–240 mm wide × 28–40 mm tall
- LED consumption: 5 W total; IP67 waterproof
- Finish: triple chrome for both variants
Design & Visual Function
The trunk badge position is calibrated to the Continental GT boot lid geometry. The OEM boot lid carries the Bentley B at a central lower-to-mid position. The Mansory wordmark sits in the upper half of the boot lid face, above the Bentley B zone. From directly behind the car, the viewer's eye travels upward from the diffuser and exhaust tips, through the number plate surround and Bentley B, arriving at the Mansory wordmark at the visual apex of the upper boot lid. The chrome wordmark catches the light from following headlights at night, creating a bright horizontal stripe of reflected light readable in traffic. The two elements — Bentley B and Mansory wordmark — are layered in clear vertical hierarchy: Bentley provenance below, Mansory conversion above, both readable simultaneously.
The Continental GT coupé boot lid is approximately 1,200 mm wide and 600 mm tall at the central badge zone. The Mansory trunk badge at approximately 200–240 mm wide and 28–40 mm tall sits as a clean horizontal band in the upper centre, proportionally balanced. On cars fitted with the rear decklid spoiler, the spoiler frames the upper boot lid and the badge sits cleanly between the boot lid surface and the spoiler underside — carbon above, chrome in the centre zone, Bentley B below: a tiered visual hierarchy that reads as deliberate composition from the rear.
The illuminated version adds a dimension the bonnet badge does not share: the trunk lid badge faces directly rearward toward following traffic, so its LED backlight is visible to following drivers at distance. Mansory calibrates the illumination at a level appropriate for automotive badging — visible and clear, not dazzling. The glow activates with parking lights via the sidelights circuit, so the badge is illuminated in all low-light conditions. In underground car parks or at evening gatherings, the illuminated trunk badge creates a rear presence that chrome alone cannot produce when ambient light does not strike the badge face at the right angle.
Compatibility & Fitment
The trunk lid logo fits the Bentley Continental GT 1st generation (3W chassis, 2003–2011), covering the coupé and GTC convertible. The boot lid surface is compatible across both body styles; the GTC boot lid has a slightly different internal mechanism in the lower zone, but the badge mounts in the upper central zone, clear of any mechanism differences. Compatible with all engine variants of the 3W Continental GT. Fitting requires 2–3 × 6 mm holes drilled in the boot lid skin — an irreversible modification. Not compatible with the 2nd-generation Continental GT (D2A, 2011 onwards). Centre-lid installation; symmetric for LHD and RHD cars.
Installation & Reversibility
Installation time: approximately 25–30 minutes for the standard version with the Mansory drilling template; approximately 45–60 minutes for the illuminated version with harness routing. Position the supplied template at the specified boot lid location, mark and drill 2–3 × 6 mm holes through the outer skin, apply zinc-based primer or body sealer to each hole edge immediately after drilling. Insert stud posts from above, thread and tighten backing nuts from inside the boot with the inner panel partially released. For the illuminated version: route the harness along the boot lid inner panel to the tailgate loom using the supplied pigtail adapter, fit the rubber grommet at the inner panel entry, test illumination with parking lights on before re-securing the inner panel. Boot lid holes are irreversible without panel repair. The standard version is within competent DIY reach; the illuminated version is recommended for a body shop.
Pairing within the Mansory Continental GT 3W programme
The trunk lid logo is the rear partner of the front bonnet logo — together they bookend the car's profile with the same chrome wordmark front and rear. The bonnet badge greets observers from the front; the trunk badge holds the rear. On coupé builds, the rear decklid spoiler provides the carbon counterpoint to the chrome badge — dark carbon above, bright chrome in the centre zone. For a subtler build, the trunk badge pairs with the OEM fender cover and mirror housings — chrome badging front and rear with carbon shoulder accents, a coordinated programme without a full aero conversion.
Maintenance & Durability
The trunk lid badge faces directly rearward and is exposed to rain, road spray, and road grime. At the vertical separation between the badge (upper boot lid centre) and the exhaust tips (lower rear fascia), direct exhaust condensate contact is minimal under normal conditions. Chrome sealant applied seasonally protects against salt pitting, mineral deposits, and light condensate accumulation. The stud penetrations should be inspected annually for corrosion at the hole perimeter; zinc-based primer or body sealer at each hole edge is the standard precaution. For the illuminated version, inspect the rubber grommet at the inner panel entry annually for cracking that could allow moisture ingress. Chrome badge service life with proper care: 15–20 years. LED strip: 50,000+ hours. After track use, rinse the rear of the car including the badge.
Lead Time & Warranty
Standard chrome version: 1–2 weeks — the shortest lead time in the programme, matching the front bonnet badge. Illuminated version: 3–4 weeks. A 12-month warranty covers chrome delamination, stud-post failure, LED strip failure, and wiring harness connector faults. Physical impact damage, stone chip damage, and corrosion from untreated drill holes are not covered.
FAQ
Q: Can the trunk lid logo be fitted alongside the OEM Bentley B boot badge?
A: Yes — the Bentley B remains in place at its central zone. The Mansory wordmark is positioned in the upper zone above the OEM badge. Both coexist without conflict; Bentley provenance and Mansory authorship are identified simultaneously from behind.
Q: Is the trunk lid badge identical to the bonnet logo in appearance?
A: They share the same typeface and triple chrome specification. The trunk badge is proportionally slightly wider for the wider boot lid surface. The illuminated option is identical in LED and IP67 specification; harness routing differs between bonnet and boot lid applications.
Q: Does the illuminated trunk badge light up only when the car is running?
A: It draws from the sidelights circuit — active with parking lights on, off when sidelights are off. Active in all low-light driving conditions. No always-on circuit, so no battery drain when parked with lights off.
Q: Does the badge affect the boot-release button or the Bentley badge?
A: No — the Mansory trunk badge is in the upper central boot lid zone, clear of the boot-release button and the OEM Bentley badge. All three elements coexist without conflict.
Q: Is the badge resistant to exhaust wash from the quad exhausts?
A: At the typical separation — approximately 400–500 mm above the exhaust tip level — condensate does not reach the badge under normal conditions. Seasonal chrome sealant is the only protection needed. After track use, rinse the rear of the car.
Complete the Mansory identity programme on your Continental GT — add the trunk lid logo to complement the front bonnet badge via WhatsApp +44 7488 818 747 or [email protected].
