The early days of the automobile were all about niche cars and as technology gradually stamped its authority, the coachbuilt era lost its appeal. However, in modern times luxury cars have embraced it wholeheartedly and we are seeing more and more exclusive cars. For Bentley, its Bator is one of its most iconic designs and now the convertible version takes it a step further. Just like the previous two bespoke cars, Batur Convertible Also made by Mulliner Bentley’s in-house bespoke division.
Open-top two-seaters are not new to Bentley either, with the first Bentley being one from 1919. The close-up and sharp lines are beautiful, with the aggression of a coupe combined with the soft tone of a convertible. The glossy black grille, tapered lines, and aggressive grille blend well while the soft-top roof is more in keeping with the car’s distinctive character. Just like modern-day soft tops, the roof can be installed or stored in just 19 seconds, traveling at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h). Of course, with Mulliner, every surface or design element is customizable with unlimited color choices and hand-painted graphics content.
The Bator Convertible also offers a personalized airbridge design, tonneau cover, and roof material that can be specified to complement the rest of the cabin and exterior.
In the cabin, you also find 3D-printed rose gold that includes key driver touch points, such as the Bentley Drive Mode selector, which surrounds the start/stop button and is used to change chassis modes. Rose gold can also be applied to Bentley’s organ stop vent controls in the dashboard as well as rose gold insert markers on the steering wheel itself.
Bentley Mulliner has collaborated with master jewelers based in the historic Jewelery Quarter of Birmingham, England to design the unique pieces.
Each Bator convertible will also be handcrafted over several months in the miller’s workshop at Bentley’s carbon-neutral factory in Crewe, England, while production will be limited to just 16 pieces, each of the last Bentleys powered by the company’s W12 engine. will be run from .
As for the W12 powertrain that the Bator convertible shares with its coupe counterpart, a revised intake system, upgraded turbochargers, new intercoolers, and extensive recalibration mean it now makes 750 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. Prepares The W12 is mated to Bentley’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and sports exhaust with finishers 3D printed in titanium.
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