2025 Bentley Batur Convertible First Look: A Grand Finale for the Legendary W12
When you let Bentley’s Mulliner coachbuilding team work, it can certainly create a beautiful work of rolling art.
Bentley is closing a magnificent chapter in its illustrious history with the unveiling of the 2025 Bentley Batur Convertible — a breathtaking, ultra-exclusive open-top grand tourer. As a swan song for the brand’s legendary W12 engine, the Batur Convertible doesn’t just promise unmatched performance but also delivers bespoke craftsmanship at a level only Bentley’s Mulliner division can provide.
Produced in a strictly limited run of just 16 cars worldwide, each Batur Convertible is a unique masterpiece. Every surface, stitch, and finish reflects the epitome of automotive personalization — a testament to Bentley’s vision of combining classic craftsmanship with modern luxury.
Let’s dive deeper into why the Batur Convertible is already being hailed as a future classic.
Farewell to the Mighty W12
Under the long sculpted hood of the Batur Convertible beats the heart of Bentley’s finest creation: a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine. This engine has defined Bentley’s modern era, and in the Batur, it reaches its peak form.
- Horsepower: 740 hp
- Torque: 738 lb-ft
- Top Speed: 209 mph
- 0–60 mph: 3.4 seconds
Hand-assembled at Bentley’s Crewe factory, this W12 not only produces colossal thrust but also an unmatched velvety refinement. An upgraded intake system, revised turbochargers, and a reengineered intercooler system ensure the engine delivers the most power of any road-going Bentley in history.
Moreover, the titanium sports exhaust, complete with 3D-printed tailpipe finishers, not only lightens the vehicle but amplifies the dramatic soundtrack, perfectly complementing the top-down driving experience.
This is a fitting finale for the W12 — and Bentley has ensured it bows out at the absolute peak of its prowess.
Design: Pure Elegance Meets Modern Edge
Visually, the Batur Convertible evolves the muscular, minimalist aesthetic first previewed by the Batur coupe. However, removing the roof brings new challenges — and opportunities.
The design highlights include:
- Sculpted bodywork with flowing lines emphasizing the car’s width and stance.
- A dramatic “airbridge” and rear “buttresses” behind the seats, giving it a strong, structural look.
- An advanced folding roof that can be opened or closed in just 19 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph.
The new roof isn’t just for show — it’s packed with multiple insulating layers that ensure near-coupe levels of cabin silence when raised.
Customers can also commission unique exterior finishes — whether it’s gloss, satin, or hand-painted graphics — ensuring each Batur Convertible is genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Bespoke Interior Craftsmanship
Step inside, and the Batur Convertible envelops you in a world of luxury that simply has no equal.
Handcrafted materials abound:
- Low-carbon leather sourced sustainably from Scottish tanneries.
- Dinamica suede-like materials for a sporty yet luxurious feel.
- 3D-printed rose gold accents on key controls, such as the start/stop button and the drive selector.
Every surface — from the bespoke carbon fiber dashboard trim to the intricate embroidery — can be tailored to the owner’s desires. Even the sound system is a masterpiece: a 20-speaker Naim system with 2,200 watts of sonic brilliance, perfect for top-down motoring.
Additionally, Bentley’s signature rotating center display adds to the theater, seamlessly switching between digital displays and analog craftsmanship.
This isn’t just luxury — it’s art on wheels.
Engineering and Chassis Dynamics
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The Batur Convertible might be a grand tourer at heart, but it’s underpinned by cutting-edge performance technologies.
- Chassis: Modified Continental GT platform with additional stiffening for open-top driving.
- Suspension: Adaptive air suspension with 48-volt active anti-roll control.
- Brakes: Massive carbon-ceramic discs — 440 mm up front and 410 mm at the rear.
- Steering: Electronic all-wheel steering for enhanced maneuverability and high-speed stability.
Multiple drive modes — Comfort, Bentley, Sport, and Custom — allow drivers to fine-tune the car’s dynamics to match their mood. Whether cruising along the Amalfi Coast or devouring the German Autobahn, the Batur Convertible remains composed, thrilling, and unmistakably Bentley.
Ultra-Exclusive and Ultra-Expensive
Only 16 examples of the 2025 Bentley Batur Convertible will ever exist. Each one takes over four months to complete, handcrafted at Bentley’s carbon-neutral Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
As for the price? Expect to pay well north of £2 million (about $2.5 million USD) — and that’s before any customization. Every Batur Convertible will be a personal statement of its owner’s taste, wealth, and passion for automotive excellence.
Final Verdict
The 2025 Bentley Batur Convertible is more than just a farewell to an iconic engine. It’s a celebration of everything Bentley stands for: uncompromising luxury, breathtaking performance, and exquisite craftsmanship.
As the world edges toward an electrified future, Bentley’s final W12-powered open-top grand tourer reminds us why traditional engines — when executed with such artistry — can stir the soul like few other things can.
With its breathtaking design, thundering power, and a level of bespoke personalization unmatched in the industry, the Batur Convertible is destined not just to be admired — but revered. It is truly a stunning send-off for a stunning engine.