Bentley has been going with its signature styling for a long time, but it has just changed with the Mulliner Batur coupe that was recently inaugurated in Monterey, California. The car describes what the future Bentley vehicles will look like.
Design
The Batur deviates from the current brand’s language in some ways. For instance, the dividing round headlights are replaced with sleek triple-flash light casings with LED accents. The grille is brand new, and the bumper is aggressive. The 22-inch wheels look very modern, and so are the slim taillights.
The mind behind Batur’s design is Andreas Mindt, who is the Director of Design. Mindt worked for Volkswagen Group for a good 25 years and joined Bentley last year. If you want to see his most appreciated creation, look at the Audi E-Tron.
Just like Audi’s electric car, the Mulliner Batur previews the brand’s future styling as it readies itself to become a full EV brand by 2030. Surprisingly, the Batur isn’t an electric car.
Powertrain
The power comes from the familiar twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 that gets a tweak for boosted power. It generates a monstrous 710 horsepower (544 kilowatts) and 738 pound-feet (1,000 newton-meters) of torque. With these power figures, the Batur becomes the brawniest car the brand has ever produced. Complementing the updated powertrain is an innovative air suspension that features an electric active anti-roll, an electronic limited-slip differential, and four-wheel steering.
Interior
The interior isn’t radically different from the exterior, and that’s a good thing. It is actually enthused by Bacalar with improved materials customized for every buyer’s favored styling. The materials are available according to each region’s environment.
Bentley offers three sustainable material options, including Scottish and Italian leather, in addition to Dinamica faux suede. The carpets are a byproduct of recycled yarn, which is a first for the brand. Besides, carbon fibre is replaced with natural fibre composite due to its more sustainable nature. The company even provides you with special 3D-printed parts in 18-karat gold.
Production and Availability
The luxury brand plans to develop only 18 units of the Batur, and as you would guess, they are not cheap. Bentley mentions a staggering £1.65 million (around US$2.0 million at the present exchange rate) price. But that’s not a problem for wealthy folks who have already booked all of the 18 examples. The company will start production the early next year and hopefully deliver a few units before the end of 2023 after proper testing.
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