The coachbuilt special will be produced in 16 units offered to “selected clients” at an undisclosed price
- The Bentley Batur Convertible by Mulliner is a follow-up to the Batur Coupe and the Bacalar barchetta.
- The model will be produced in just 16 units, with the W12 engine producing 740 hp.
- Owners have access to countless personalization options and an infinite number of shades.
Bentley Mulliner unveiled the third coachbuilt project of its modern era, the Batur Convertible. The model will be produced in a limited number of 16 examples, offering extensive personalization options. Besides its bespoke nature, the Batur Convertible will be one of the last Bentleys to feature the twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine.
As the name suggests, the new model is the convertible version of the Batur Coupe, featuring a redesigned rear deck. Highlights include the integrated ducktail spoiler and the body-colored “Airbridge” behind the headrests. Unlike the Bacalar barchetta, the Batur Convertible features a power-reclining soft top.
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It’s safe to assume that the Batur Convertible is based on the underpinnings of the Continental GTC. However, it trades the four-seater configuration of Bentley’s mainstream offering for a sportier two-seater layout.
Each production unit will be specified to the exact taste of the owner, with the help of the Mulliner division. Among the coolest options is the 3D printed rose gold inserts for the interior, created in collaboration with expert goldsmiths. Bentley claims there is an “infinite” number of available color options, with customers being able “to specify the color and finish of practically every surface of the Batur Convertible”.
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The pictured model is the engineering prototype, bearing the number #0. Mulliner chose a striking Vermillion Gloss and Satin exterior shade combined with Carbon Fiber and Gloss Dark Titanium accents around the bodywork.
Under the hood lies the hand-assembled twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine delivering 740 hp (552 kW / 750 PS) and 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers were achieved thanks to a revised intake system, upgraded turbos, new intercoolers, extensive recalibration, and a titanium exhaust system. Note that the mill will bow out of production this summer, after 20 years of development, giving way to Bentley’s electrified future.
The company didn’t disclose pricing but we expect each of the 16 examples of the Batur Convertible to cost more than £2 million ($2.5 million). For comparison, the base price of each of the 18 units of the Batur Coupe was £1.65 million ($2.1 million), while the 12 units of the Bacalar started from £1.5 million ($1.9 million).