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The Batur will also be the most powerful Bentley yet , with a 740 + PS version of the iconic , hand-assembled 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine that has metaphorically and literally powered Bentley ’ s success for the last two decades . As the engine enters its twilight years as part of Bentley ’ s Beyond100 transformation journey to being fully electrified , the Batur forms the first part of a celebration of the W12 ’ s extraordinary power , torque and refinement . Engine performance will be matched to the most advanced Bentley chassis ever , with Speed-tuned air suspension , electric active anti-roll control , eLSD , four-wheel steering and torque vectoring .
All 18 examples of the Batur have already Bentley design cues into a stronger , bolder been reserved . Each one will be designed design that remains both elegant and collaboratively with each customer , graceful . guided by Mulliner ’ s in-house design team . Customers will be able to specify the colour “ Beneath the beautiful exterior lies the most and finish of practically every surface of powerful engine we ’ ve ever developed . Our the Batur , to create a car as individual as W12 engine is easily the most successful they are . Each one will then be handcrafted twelve-cylinder automotive engine in over the course of several months in history , and as it approaches its retirement
Mulliner ’ s workshop at Bentley ’ s carbon to make way for future hybrids and BEVs , neutral factory in Crewe , England , with first we want to mark its accomplishments . deliveries expected in mid-2023 .
“ The 18 lucky customers who have already
The Batur was unveiled at Bentley ’ s reserved their Batur will enjoy an unrivalled
Signature Party at Monterey Car Week , in co-creation experience with our Mulliner front of almost 500 VIP guests , by Bentley ’ s Design team in specifying their cars . Chairman and Chief Executive , Adrian The Batur is the next step in Mulliner ’ s Hallmark , who comments : expansion , demonstrating the demand for truly bespoke vehicles that combine luxury “ The Batur is a significant car for Bentley . and performance in ways that only Bentley Far more than the heir to the highly can deliver .” successful Bacalar , the Batur showcases the design direction that we ’ re taking in the future as we develop our range of BEVs . Andi Mindt and his team have reimagined the classic www . bentleymotors . com
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