What Makes the Batur Special? If there’s any engine that truly has been a staple of Bentley, it is undoubtedly their 6.0L twin-turbo W12 engine. Built connecting two Volkswagen VR6 banks at a 15-degree angle, this engine has mostly found usage in the Iconic Continental GT since 2003 as well as in both the Flying Spur, the Bentayga and several other products of the Volkswagen group. However, with emission rules becoming tighter and more stringent, Bentley have had no choice but to retire this engine in favour of a hybrid V8. But to ensure this engine goes out in style, Bentley built the Batur in 2022. In essence, a completely bespoke variant of the Continental GT. Read More Bentley finalises testing on Batur Convertible: The Final Chapter for the Iconic W12 Engine Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house bespoke division 34 Baturs were built in total, 16 of which were convertibles and 18 of which were coupes. Mulliner offers an extensive range of colours finishes and materials for the exterior. But as always with Bentley it’s the interior that truly is a place to behold. Combining luxurious leather upholstery with an endless array of materials, including wood veneers, carbon fibre, and precious metals. Under the bonnet, Bentley have tweaked the W12 to generate a stratospheric 741 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Power is of course sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed Dual Clutch gearbox. The result being 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 209 mph, this beautiful monster is in essence the fastest car Bentley have ever made. It’s therefore no surprise that with high performance combined with the best interior of any car that the Batur isn’t exactly a bargain basement. It is in fact a whopping $2.2 million which is a lot for a customised Continental. But the Batur is so much more, in essence, it is the finale to a legendary engine that’s reached its peak. Long live the W12. The Exclusive Design of the Bentley Batur ‘Black Rose’ Clearly, such an exclusive and exotic car deserves an exclusive and exotic livery, enter the ‘The Black Rose’, a deep metallic paint, developed exclusively for the Batur. This beautiful finish showcases a gloss Beluga on the upper half, contrasting against satin rose gold accents in the grille, mirror caps and bumper inserts. These gold accents also adorn the stunning 22-inch wheels which house a pair of black carbon ceramic brake callipers. Overall this stunning finish gives a liquid-like appearance due to shifts in hue depending on the lighting available. Easily one of the most exquisite liveries on a car. But just as beautiful as the exterior is the interior. Bentley currently makes the best interiors of any car manufacturer and the Batur ‘Black Rose’ is no exception. The cabin features stunning beluga leather on the seats and dashboard, charcoal grey tweed lined between and black rose painted veneers to match the exterior. In addition, the Batur ‘Black Rose’ introduces a 3D-printed solid rose gold into the interior. To create it Bentley took 18-karat hallmarked rose gold sourced from 100% recycled jewellery and laser printed onto the Drive-Mode selector, the steering wheel marker and Bentley’s Organ Stop Vent Controls. This process was developed in collaboration with renowned goldsmith Cooksongold. The Mulliner Division Goes Sustainable Read More Bentley unveils Mulliner variants of its new Continental Speed Range – How to separate the exclusive from the ordinary Bentley’s Mulliner division has been crafting bespoke masterpieces since the 1952 R-type Continental. However, beyond making Bentleys even more exquisite to behold than ever before the Mulliner programme is also looking to enhance the sustainability of the materials used on bespoke models like the Batur. Bentley has invested £3 million into Additive Manufacturing (AM), allowing them to integrate cutting-edge 3D printing techniques into their ultra-luxury builds. Beyond this, the Mulliner division offers sustainable and exotic materials such as Aerospace-grade titanium and leather-like textiles made from coffee roasting by-products. This is pretty amazing in all honesty. Not only because Bentley produce some of the best interiors and exteriors (if you ignore the hideous Bentayga) of any car maker, but it brings a whole new thought to sustainable manufacturing. Instead of replacing beautiful engines with god-awful EV motors why not replace the bodywork with more sustainable, recyclable materials? The Batur ‘Rose Gold’: A Celebration of Past and Future The Batur ‘The Black Rose’ encapsulates the best of the past with the best of the future. It’s a celebration of Bentley’s legendary W12 but the fact that its exquisite exterior and gold-adorned interior are manufactured from recyclable sustainable materials showcases an all-new perspective in manufacturing. Because if others apply the sustainable material approach that Bentley has, potentially they won’t need to get rid of their beautiful engines for dull EVs. Source: Bentley
