Bentley just dropped something huge: the Batur Convertible, and get this… only 16 of them exist on the entire planet. Sixteen. Not sixteen thousand. Not even sixty. And they revealed it right where it makes the most sense: Dubai. A place where luxury is normal and rare cars feel right at home cruising past the Burj Khalifa or parked next to a yacht.
If you’re wondering what kind of car deserves this kind of entrance, keep reading — the Batur Convertible is no regular luxury car.
Bentley Built by Hand
Each Batur Convertible is crafted by Bentley’s Mulliner division, which is basically the automotive version of having your own private chef who only cooks for billionaires. These cars aren’t mass-produced. They’re hand-built, piece by piece, exactly how the owner wants it. From the exterior paint color to the stitching on the seats, every detail is unique — like the kind of uniqueness you get when you ask for your initials embroidered in 24K gold on the dash. (And yes, that's a real option.)
A Proper Farewell to the Legendary W12
Now, let’s talk about the specs because the Batur Convertible isn’t just a pretty face. This car is powered by Bentley’s iconic 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine, a beast that’s been roaring for almost two decades. But here’s the twist: this is the final time Bentley will ever use it.
So this car? It’s more than a convertible. It’s the last W12 Bentley ever made, delivering over 740 horsepower — basically enough to give time itself a head start and still catch it before lunch.
This isn’t just a goodbye. It’s a standing ovation. Bentley is wrapping up the W12 era with something that looks like it was designed by artists and powered by thunder. After this, it’s electric all the way. So if you’ve ever wanted a piece of automotive history, this is it… just don’t blink, because someone already bought all sixteen.
Why Dubai Was the Only Logical Choice
Let’s be honest. If Bentley had launched this car anywhere else — say, London or New York — it just wouldn’t have hit the same. Dubai was made for this. It’s a city where the streets look like catwalks for exotic cars, where the phrase "over the top" is a compliment, and where showing up in anything less than jaw-dropping is practically a faux pas.
Over 30% of Mulliner's most exclusive cars already end up in the Middle East, so it makes perfect sense that this convertible had its world debut here. It’s like introducing a celebrity to a red carpet — they just belong together.
One Last Thing...
So here’s the final thought: while the rest of us are still trying to pay off our used sedans, somewhere out there, sixteen very lucky people are picking the custom stitching on their Batur Convertibles and arguing whether their grille should be rose gold or just solid gold.
Honestly? Can’t blame them. But if one of those 16 owners happens to be reading this... we’ll happily accept a ride. We promise not to touch anything. Maybe just the steering wheel. Or the gearshift. Or the 3D-printed gold grille. Okay, maybe everything.
