Bentley has unveiled the first of its ultra-exclusive Batur Convertibles — a bespoke automotive sculpture born from the creative partnership between Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house coachbuilding division, and a visionary client. Representing the pinnacle of personalization and performance, this one-of-one creation is a bold new chapter in Bentley’s bespoke lineage.
At first glance, the Batur Convertible is unmistakably a grand tourer with presence. Finished in shimmering Opalite paintwork, its silhouette is dissected by a black gloss racing stripe flanked by fine Mandarin pinstripes, stretching from the radiator grille over the bonnet and cockpit ‘airbridge’ to the rear deck. The stripe doesn’t end there — it reappears as bespoke embroidery over the rear tonneau cover, connecting past and present with a tactile nod to classic coachbuilt racers.
This is no static showpiece. Beneath its elegant exterior lies the most powerful version of Bentley’s legendary W12 engine — a hand-assembled, 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged unit delivering a staggering 740 bhp. It’s a farewell tour de force for the W12, engineered with all the refinement one would expect of a marque that’s been redefining luxury since 1919.
The Batur Convertible’s dramatic visual language continues through every detail. Its signature matrix grille is finished in gloss Beluga black, accented with Mandarin highlights, echoing the bold contrast seen on the bespoke five-spoke alloy wheels.
Yet it’s inside the cabin where Mulliner’s craftsmanship — and the client’s meticulous vision — truly come to life.
The interior is a ‘one plus one’ arrangement, where the driver and passenger zones are presented as contrasting, yet harmoniously balanced, environments. The driver is immersed in Beluga black leather and Alcantara, accentuated by Mandarin hide that wraps the console, instrumentation, and door waistrails. The Batur pattern is subtly picked out in Linen and Mandarin stitching on the seat bolsters and door inserts, emphasizing a motorsport-inspired focus.
Meanwhile, the passenger is cocooned in a lighter, more relaxed environment. A Linen hide and Alcantara seat, detailed with Mandarin stitching, provides a sharp contrast to the driver’s cockpit. Even the rear luggage area follows this split-personality concept: Beluga on the driver’s side, Linen on the passenger’s, with coordinated luggage sets and even color-matched bespoke key cases.
Every surface, switch, and detail has been obsessively refined. The fascia and door waistrails feature a satin black engine-turned finish, while the centre console gleams with gloss Beluga veneer. Titanium accents are found throughout — from the air vent rings and rotary controls to the gearshift paddles and the steering wheel’s top dead centre marker. Even the illuminated sill treadplates are unique, bearing the Batur name and production number.
The Batur Convertible made its dynamic debut as “Car Zero” at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, dressed in a dramatic Vermilion Gloss over Vermilion Satin livery. It now heads to the US for Monterey Car Week, where it will undoubtedly command attention among the world’s most discerning collectors.
As the third Mulliner Coachbuilt model — following the Bacalar barchetta and Batur coupé — the Batur Convertible represents a masterclass in modern coachbuilding. Production is strictly limited, and each car is co-designed with its future owner using a bespoke visualisation tool, allowing an infinite number of color, material, and finish combinations.
The result? No two Batur Convertibles will ever be alike. They are as much about personal expression as they are about automotive excellence.
In an era increasingly defined by digital replication and mass production, Bentley’s Batur Convertible stands defiantly as a rolling work of art — a symphony of engineering, craftsmanship, and individuality.
Source: Bentley
