A new coachbuilt Bentley by Mulliner has been revealed, with plans for a very limited production run.
The latest bespoke Bentley is the Batur Convertible, a open-air derivative of the Batur coupe launched in 2023.
It joins the Mulliner-designed Bacalar as the third coachbuilt model based on the current Bentley Continental GT platform.
Coachbuilt glamour
The Batur Convertible is a true roadster, with only two seats and a retractable fabric roof. Bentley says the roof can be opened in 19 seconds, and at speeds up to 30mph.
Mulliner’s designers have opted for a wraparound cockpit layout, emphasising the two-seat nature of the Batur Convertible.
A dramatic ‘airbridge’ sits behind the driver and passenger, along with barchetta-style humps on the rear deck. The latter offer a practical purpose, too, with luggage space available underneath.
Infinite options for personalisation
Production of the Batur Convertible will be limited to just 16 examples. The Mulliner design team will work with customers to ensure each car is unique.
Bentley says paint colour choices are infinite, with custom graphics also available. Exterior details such as the front grille can be finished in light or dark trim, along with titanium.
Inside, customers can specify even more personalisation, including the exclusive option of 3D-printed rose gold. The material can be used for the engine start button and drive mode selector, with both parts hand-crafted by goldsmiths in the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham.
Celebrating the W12 engine
Powering the Batur Convertible will be a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 – one of the final outings for this long-serving engine.
Assembled by hand, it produces 750hp and 738lb ft of torque, and is matched with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
As a crowning glory, the Bentley’s entire sports exhaust system is 3D-printed from titanium.
Bentley has not revealed prices for the Batur Convertible. However, the coupe version of the Batur started from £2 million, so expect this open model to be even pricier.
ALSO READ:
Bentley Bentayga Apex Edition stakes claim as the ultimate SUV
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II: super-luxury SUV gets a new look