Bentley’s Mulliner division has once again redefined what it means to create a bespoke luxury grand tourer. The first actual production version of the Bentley Batur Convertible is not merely a car, it’s a rolling work of art, personally shaped around its owner’s vision and Mulliner’s unmatched craftsmanship.
From the outside, the Batur Convertible makes an immediate statement in Opalite, a shimmering silver tone that shifts subtly in different light. This is dramatically punctuated by a deep, gloss-black “Batur racing stripe” running the full length of the car, flanked by razor-sharp Mandarin pinstripes. It’s a design flourish that feels equally inspired by motorsport heritage and couture tailoring. The grille and five-spoke alloys carry the same black-and-orange theme, ensuring the performance narrative continues even at a standstill.
Inside, Mulliner has gone far beyond conventional customisation with its “one plus one” design, the driver and passenger inhabit distinct worlds. The driver’s cockpit is an athletic, performance-focused space in Beluga black hide and Alcantara, with Mandarin accents and precision stitching. The passenger’s side, in contrast, exudes light and calm with Linen hide and Alcantara. Even the luggage area, key cases, and seat belts are colour-matched to their respective “zones,” making the cabin as much a piece of art installation as a driving environment.
The details are almost obsessive: satin black engine-turned fascia, gloss Beluga veneers, machined titanium controls, and an illuminated sill plate with the Batur name and unique build number. Mulliner’s attention extends to the rear luggage compartment, where a bespoke two-piece luggage set mirrors the interior’s dual personality.
But make no mistake, the Batur Convertible isn’t all style and no substance. Under the sculpted bonnet lies Bentley’s most powerful W12 yet, a 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine producing a staggering 740 bhp. It promises the sort of effortless, continent-crushing performance that defines the very best grand tourers.
Strictly limited in production, only 16 Convertibles will be made; each Batur Convertible will be as individual as its owner, thanks to Mulliner’s visualisation process that allows every colour, texture, and surface to be personally specified. The result is not just a car, but an expression of identity — and in the case of this first build, one that blends motorsport drama with haute luxury.
The Bentley Batur Convertible is less a purchase and more a commission, an exquisitely engineered, brutally powerful grand tourer wrapped in artistry and individuality. If you have the means, this is automotive self-expression at its highest form.
