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EXCLUSIVE AND POWERFUL
Each Batur Convertible will be handcrafted over the course of several months in Mulliner ’ s workshop at Bentley ’ s carbon neutral factory in Crewe , England . Production will be limited to just 16 pieces , each among the last ever Bentleys to be powered by the company ’ s iconic W12 engine , in its most potent iteration .
For the W12 powertrain that the Batur Convertible shares with its coupe counterpart , a revised intake system , upgraded turbochargers , new intercoolers and extensive recalibration enables 750 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque , to deliver exceptional performance for this pinnacle grand tourer . This development of the engine is in celebration of its achievements over 20 years , over which time it has been developed to produce nearly 40 % more power while fuel economy has improved by 25 %. The W12 is paired with Bentley ’ s eightspeed double-clutch transmission , and a sports exhaust to provide a soundtrack in keeping with the level of performance . The entire exhaust system is in titanium , while the finishers are 3D-printed in titanium .
BATUR CONVERTIBLE CAR # 0
The engineering development car – Batur Convertible Car # 0 – has had the same level of attention to detail as a customer ’ s own specification . The exterior paintwork is a bespoke colour – Vermillion Gloss over Vermillion Satin Duo tone – that provides a vibrant colour across the contemporary surfaces . The bodywork is underscored by front splitters , side skirts and rear diffuser in high gloss carbon fibre .
The front of the car features a grille of exceptional art – with the main matrix finished in Gloss Dark Titanium , accented with contrast chevrons in a horizontal ombré pattern that flows from Beluga in the centre and lighten to the vibrant sides in Vermillion Gloss . The “ endless bonnet ” line is finished in Gloss Dark Titanium paint , as are the 22 ” wheels – with the spokes in Gloss and Satin Black Titanium with Vermillion Gloss accents .
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