Released in 2012, it's an option known as the Mulliner Driving Specification, and it added a Sport setting that altered suspension and steering stiffness, special wheels and tires, drilled aluminum pedals,
knurled surfaces on metal interior controls, and diamond - quilted leather.
The handles are covered with a dense foam rubber which makes the grip comfortable, unlike some bare metal or
knurled surfaces which can potentially tear skin when using additional weight.
For example, the volume - control, drive - mode selector and temperature - control knobs all feature
a knurled surface that looks and feels premium.
Not exact matches
Appropriate amounts of waft accompany the ride in Comfort mode on smooth
surfaces, but along technical Alpine roads with the diamond -
knurled drive mode dial set to Sport, nary a hint of unwanted roll hinders the Conti's reflexes.
The feeling that everything within the body panels is designed to serve the occupants like a loyal butler comes to
surface when playing with the
knurled aluminum knobs and multitude of buttons that control everything from the heated and cooled front seats to the Audi MMI - like infotainment system.