The super exclusive Batur Convertible by Bentley Mulliner

In 2022, a new era began at Bentley with the Batur Coupe, a bespoke project by Bentley Mulliner after the Bacalar. Only 18 units were offered, all of which were taken up over a period of 11 months. As the second coach-built Bentley of the modern era, the Batur (named after a lake in Bali) introduced a new design language into the brand’s DNA.

The DNA continues to evolve with the third Mulliner-crafted model – the Batur Convertible –  which captures the essence of open-air Grand Touring in a progressive design.

No more than 16 units will be available, each the ultimate expression of curated personalisation and individualism. There is innovation in colour and materiality never seen before on a production Bentley, inspired by the depths of nature.

The Batur Convertible furthers the innovative design DNA introduced by its coupe sibling that will ultimately guide the design of Bentley’s future cars. It retains the most powerful version of Bentley’s W12, with a 750 ps, hand-assembled 6-litre twin-turbocharged engine. With the iconic engine to finish production by the middle of this year, the Batur Convertible will be one of the last ever Bentleys to use this powertrain which was ‘born’ on a Japanese bullet train.

Bespoke 2-seat Grand Touring
Bentley has a rich history of open-cockpit cars so its designers have many historical references. For the Batur Convertible, the designers chose to highlight the 2-seater character with a ‘wraparound’ cockpit inspired by the design of the Bacalar.

The dramatic ‘airbridge’ behind the seats and tapered cowls at the rear are reminiscent of the barchetta sportscars of old. They are not only aesthetic, but also provide a semi-enclosed luggage compartment behind the two front seats.

The convertible roof is, of course, a key element in this type of car. It delivers an aesthetic of beauty as a modern, tactile alternative to a hardtop roof. A combination of insulation material, sealing system refinements and acoustic treatments create a cossetting environment.

The operating system can deploy or stow it just 19 seconds, with the car travelling at speeds of up to 50 km/h, transforming the car from a luxurious coupe into an open-top Grand Tourer at the touch of a button.

Personal and uniquely commissioned
Mulliner’s in-house design team will help co-create each Batur Convertible with its customer, working together through a specially created Mulliner visualiser that allows any part of the car to be customised in colour and surface finish.

Endless samples of unique materials bring texture to the process, and the resulting designs will be truly individual and created by the customer – limited only by their imagination. Customers will be able to specify the colour and finish of practically every surface to create a car as individual as they are.

The paint choice has an infinite spectrum, starting with the full Mulliner colour palette and extending beyond into fully bespoke paint and even hand-painted graphics. The exterior brightware can be any mix of light and dark, satin or gloss or even titanium.

Another subtle option available is a graduated contrast colour to the front grille, for a vibrant ombre effect with one colour hue blending into another.

In the cabin, Bentley Mulliner has collaborated with expert goldsmiths to craft unique parts. This special collaboration highlights Bentley’s ability to combine new, advanced manufacturing technologies with more traditional materials and finishing techniques.