On the eve of starting the production of purely electric models, Bentley is committed to starting its process of saying goodbye to combustion engines with above-average dynamism. the test is this new Mulliner Batur, a sports coupé designed on the Continental GT platform which, according to the English manufacturer, also serves to unveil the stylistic language of the brand’s future models, all of them electric and scheduled to arrive from 2025.
The Batur is assumed as heir to the Bacalar, an elegant roadster of which only 12 copies were manufactured, each unit sold for 1.7 million euros, because that exclusivity has a price. Mulliner Batur shall be entitled to 18 units, all of them already ownedalthough the arrival of the first vehicle at the customer’s hands is only scheduled for mid 2023.
The usual refinement, where there is no lack of 18k gold pieces
In addition to the imposing style and striking lines, the Batur surprises by mounting the most powerful version of the generous 6.0 W12 supercharged engine ever built. Instead of the usual 635 hp of the Continental GT or the 659 hp of the Bacalar, the W12 raises the bar to 740 hp. In addition to the solidity of the mechanics, the Batur has four steering wheels, active stabilizer bars and air suspension with sport regulation.
If the 18 customers who bought Batur are fans of television channels like National Geographic, they will be happy to know that the name of the impressive coupé is shared with a lake 88 meters deep in the crater of a volcano on the island of Bali, Indonesia. More importantly, for buyers, it will be the ability to “dress” the sports car in their own way, with Bentley making it available to each of them. full customization potential of its Mulliner division. He works as a coachbuilder, producing vehicles on demand.
The Mulliner Batur was introduced at Monterey Car Week during the Bentley Signature Party, an event that drew 500 guests, according to the builder. See the model here, as well as comments from the technicians who designed it:
Source: Observadora
