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Limited-Run Bentley Batur Convertible Rolls Out of Crewe
It has been a year and a half since Bentley first unveiled the Batur Convertible, and the first customer example has now emerged from the marque's Crewe factory. With just 16 examples scheduled for production, this ultra-luxury convertible is an exceptionally rare sight — tailored for collectors who want a high-performance grand tourer with true coachbuilt exclusivity.
Exterior Design and Bespoke Details
This particular Batur Convertible sports an Opalite silver finish highlighted by a gloss-black racing stripe edged with Mandarin orange pinstriping. The black-and-orange theme extends across the oversized front grille and bespoke wheels created specifically for this example. Every exterior surface communicates bespoke craftsmanship, from paint-to-surface contrast to carefully integrated aerodynamic touches.
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Interior: A One-Plus-One Cabin Split Between Track and Tranquility
Bentley Mulliner drew inspiration from vintage racing cars to deliver a one-plus-one seating concept that deliberately contrasts the driver and passenger environments. The driver’s side is cloaked in Beluga black materials with Alcantara trim and Linen and Mandarin contrast stitching to emphasize a focused, sporting cockpit. The passenger side is finished in Linen white upholstery to create a serene, spa-like ambience. High-end tactile details include solid titanium paddle shifters, machined steering wheel stalks, and precision air vent controls.
Practical Luxury
Behind the seats, Bentley has included space for two custom-made leather travel bags, tailored to match the car’s bespoke feel — a reminder that the Batur is meant for both dynamic drives and luxurious escapes.
Performance and Powertrain Specifications
Under the bonnet sits Bentley’s highly evolved 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12. In this Batur specification it produces 740 hp and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Compared with other W12 Bentleys, the Batur benefits from revised air intakes, upgraded turbochargers, larger intercoolers, and a titanium exhaust system — changes that refine throttle response and add aural presence suitable for a limited-edition flagship.
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Market Positioning and Legacy
The Batur Convertible occupies the top tier of Bentley’s lineup as an exclusive, coachbuilt open-top grand tourer. It combines Mulliner bespoke craftsmanship with the highest-output W12 variant Bentley will offer in the near future. Importantly, this potent W12 is being presented as a final, highly tuned farewell: Bentley plans to retire the engine by 2026 as the brand accelerates toward electrification.
Comparisons and Availability
Compared with other Bentley open-top models, the Batur pairs extreme performance with an unusually theatrical interior split. Unlike the Continental GT convertible or the Bentayga, the Batur is strictly limited to 16 units, making it more akin to coachbuilt specials from Mulliner and less comparable to volume luxury convertibles. While Bentley has not disclosed the delivery location for this first customer car, another example — the Mulliner-owned Batur Convertible Car Zero in Vermilion Gloss — will be exhibited at Monterey Car Week after its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
For collectors and enthusiasts searching for a rare blend of W12 power, bespoke design, and coachbuilt exclusivity, the Batur Convertible represents a compelling, limited-edition statement before Bentley fully transitions to electrified powertrains.
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