The design language of some car companies has become iconic. Today, when we see a Rolls Royce, a Ferrari or a Tofaş, we can understand what brand the vehicle is, even if it doesn’t have a logo on it. One of these brands Bentleybut even with the logo on the company’s new car, it’s hard to believe it’s a Bentley.

Continental GT The new vehicle built on It has a $2 million price tag and alone 18 pieces will be produced. While the vehicle’s 729 horsepower W-12 engine, called Mulliner Batur, is huge, the main attraction was its design that hinted at electric cars. Let me explain how it winks at an electric car with a W-12 engine.

Bentley renews classic electric car design with ‘Batur’

Featured on Monterey Auto Week Bentley Mulliner Batur While still powered by fossil fuels, the UK company’s goal is to transition to electric vehicles. There is even a goal that they have chosen for themselves to achieve this goal: 2025.

Mulliner Batur is built on the Continental GT, both in chassis and mechanical properties, and stands out as the first example of the design language used for electric vehicles. Of course, even if you have $2 million to buy a car around the corner, you may not be able to buy a Bentley Mulliner Batur, because all cars already booked case.

Mulliner Batur takes its name from the volcanic lake

Like Chimneys, Bentley’s previous luxury vehicle built on the Continental Mulliner Batur It is named after a natural water formation. Bacalar is located in Mexico while Lake Batur is a reference lake on the island of Bali in Indonesia. (So ​​there is no one in Bentley putting Turkish names on vehicles without being noticed.)

Design director who recently joined the UK company Andreas Mindt and the vehicle design company developed by his team, “Imagine a lion or tiger lying in the attack position in the tall grass” used the sentences.

“Ready to attack at any time”

If we look at it in terms of design, we see that Mulliner Batur has a very large front grille, if you have a 792 hp W-12 engine, you don’t have much chance to opt for a small grille. On the other hand, the company now iconic large round headlights replaced by teardrop headlights. This is a very radical change for Bentley.

However, the length of the hood and the front of the vehicle has not been shortened. The driver’s cab is relatively close to the rear of the vehicle, as with previous Bentley models. Batur compared to Continental seen from side profile more round lines but still shows its strength. The only thing coming from Continental in the new design are the side mirrors. Because these parts contain so many sensors, it is very expensive to design a new one from scratch.

The interior design is in any desired color.

There is no major change in interior design and there is no need to renew vital functions such as airbags and obtain permits for a vehicle that will be produced in very few numbers anyway. Instead, Bentley Mulliner Batur is different from Continental. unlimited color options and natural materials are available. Also on the front panel W-12 engine noise processed as a sound wave.

Forward-looking in terms of design, Mulliner Batur is said to have lived his final years even through Bentley. With a 6 liter W-12 engine It also includes a lot from the company’s past. Engine with new fuel delivery system, improved turbochargers and refined recalibration 729 hp In addition to generating power, it also includes air suspension, adjustable suspension and a 48-volt electromechanical anti-roll system. Delivery of the vehicle is expected to begin in the middle of next year.