Bentley GT Headliner Leather 3SD867501AR Brand New New Model

The part number 3SD867501AR identifies the Genuine Moulded Leather Headliner for the Third Generation Bentley Continental GT (2019–Present).

Because the “New Model” (3S chassis) features a more complex interior geometry than its predecessors, this headliner is a single, large, pre-formed component that provides both the structural ceiling surface and the high-end leather finish.

1. Product Specifications

• Material: Premium Grade-A Bentley Leather (Smooth or Quilted, depending on the specific color code).

• Construction: High-density moulded composite board wrapped in hand-stitched leather.

• Function: Provides acoustic insulation and houses the mounts for the overhead console, vanity mirrors, and grab handles.

• Supersessions: This part number is often superseded by 3SD867501CB, 3SD867501BF, or 3SD867501CK. These updates usually reflect minor changes in the bonding adhesive or the internal wiring clips.

2. Color & Trim Codes

The suffix AR is part of the base part number, but for a brand-new unit, you must specify the Color Code (the 3-letter code following the part number). Common examples for the 3S model include:

• Beluga (Black): 3SD867501AR 1NN

• Linen (Cream/Beige): 3SD867501AR 2PT

• Portland (Light Grey): 3SD867501AR 6N3

3. Installation & Shipping Challenges

• The “Windscreen-Out” Factor: On the 3S Continental GT, the headliner is often larger than the door openings. In many cases, official Bentley workshop procedures require the removal of the front windscreen to slide the new headliner into the cabin without creasing the leather or snapping the moulded board.

• Shipping: Because this part cannot be folded, it must ship in a massive, reinforced wooden crate. Shipping costs frequently exceed $500–$1,000 due to the dimensional weight.

• Fragility: The moulded board is prone to “cracking” if handled by only one person. Once the board is creased, the leather will show a visible line that cannot be repaired.