Bentley’s Mulliner division is almost able to introduce the Batur, a limited-edition coupe designed to preview a brand new design language and to have fun the W12 engine. The large coupe stays shrouded in darkness, however a brand new teaser picture offers us a greater have a look at its silhouette.
Considered from the aspect, the Batur (which is known as after a crater lake in Bali, Indonesia) appears to be like prefer it’s longer than the current-generation Continental GT. Its entrance finish wears single-piece swept-back headlights slightly than the dual oval items fitted to the Continental GT and its hind lights look thinner. We’re advised that the coupe “showcases a brand new design language for Bentley,” one which places a brand new spin on traditional styling cues and depends “on distinction to offer definition.” This design language will permeate the EVs that Bentley will launch beginning in 2025.
Whereas the Batur’s sheet metallic previews a spread of upcoming battery-powered automobiles, its drivetrain may be very a lot rooted within the current. The mannequin will profit from an evolution of the acquainted twin-turbocharged W12 that delivers extra torque and horsepower than any variant of the engine thus far. Bentley stresses that “superior chassis methods” will make sure that the Batur is partaking to drive even on a twisty street.
Bentley will introduce the Batur in Monterey, California, at 8:00 p.m. Pacific time on August 20 (that is 11:00 p.m. in New York Metropolis). Full particulars will likely be launched when the veil comes off, and we would not be stunned if each construct slot is spoken for by the point of the revealing — few-off fashions are in sizzling demand and the Bacalar unveiled in 2020 was sold-out earlier than members of the general public noticed it within the metallic. And, the chances of seeing two equivalent examples of the Batur are low no matter what number of Bentley chooses to construct. The corporate notes that patrons may have the choice of customizing the colour and end of almost each floor; 3D-printed 18K gold elements will even be supplied.
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