Bentley's W-12 engine is ending production. One of its last models is the Batur, named after a crater lake in Bali. It's a convertible version of the Batur coupe launched in 2022. The cabrio is limited to 16 units, while the coupe was built in 18 examples.
The Batur Convertible is one of the last models with the twelve-cylinder W-12 engine. It has 740 horsepower and 1,000 Nm (737 pound-feet) of torque.
This engine has been around for more than 20 years. It's gained nearly 40 percent more power while fuel consumption has gone down by 25 percent. All that power goes to the road via an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. Engineers crafted the whole Akrapovič exhaust system from titanium.
Bentley Batur Convertible
The official images show the Batur Convertible with the roof folded, but there's a soft top behind the seats. It takes 19 seconds to lower or raise the roof by pressing a button. The procedure can only be done while the vehicle is traveling at speeds up to 50 km/h (30 mph).
Bentley offers the car with just two seats, whereas a Continental GT Convertible is more practical. Compared to the coupe, the new derivative has an integrated ducktail spoiler. The 22-inch wheels have a different design and there’s now a tonneau cover concealing the fabric roof when folded.
The ultra-luxury British brand says this Batur Convertible Car #0 prototype is just as fancy as the subsequent production cars. It has a striking paint job and glossy carbon fiber accents. Inside, there are rose gold inserts to match your iPhone. The posh cabin has conventional buttons, triple old-school dials, and an analog clock.
Bentley won't say how much the Batur Convertible costs, but it's probably at least $2.1 million, which is a lot more than the $330,000 for a Continental GT Speed Convertible.
Source: Bentley
