Bentley finally unveils the first Batur Convertible.
After over 20 years, Bentley has been waving a somber goodbye to its W12 engine, with production ending in 2024, and the previous flagship powertrain being replaced by Bentley’s 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid Powertrain. However, Bentley refused to let the W12 go quietly, instead ceremoniously retiring it with bespoke, limited-edition coachbuilt models that are ultra-exclusive celebrations of the W12’s reign in Bentley’s lineup.
The last model in that legacy is the new Bentley Batur convertible, featuring futuristic design language, opulent craftsmanship, and of course, the most powerful iteration of the 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine Bentley ever made, with 740 horsepower. The first production example of the Batur Convertible has finally been unveiled, and it shows off the amazing amount of coachbuilding and bespoke ultra-luxury craftsmanship that make it a true collector-grade masterpiece.
The exterior of the convertible is finished in Opalite, with a strikingly contrasting racing stripe in Beluga and accents in Mandarin, but it’s the interior that captures the most attention. It features a unique ‘1+1’ configuration, with the driver’s seat being upholstered in Beluga, while the passenger’s side is upholstered in Linen. The stunning bespoke configuration was a result of a close collaboration between Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke department and the client, with Mandarin accents bringing together the two uniquely contrasting sides of the interior.
After making its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Car Zero example of the Batur Convertible, Bentley’s engineering development example, will be present at Monterey Car Week. As only 16 Batur Convertible examples are set to be made, the first one has officially been unveiled, with 15 to go.
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