If you want a unique car, working with the bespoke department of your favorite supercar manufacturer is an excellent way to go. If that favorite manufacturer happens to be Bentley, then you should be having a conversation with the folks in the Mulliner branch of the company.
Details of one of 18 Bentley Batur grand tourers being built by Mulliner were announced this week. With an opportunity for the owner to have direct input on the design elements of the car, it gives craftsmanship and exclusivity a new meaning. Named the Black Rose, it exemplifies the marque’s commitment to innovation, personalization, and sustainable luxury.
The ‘Black Rose’ moniker was derived from the bespoke metallic paintwork which was crafted specifically for this particular car. Emphasizing its rarity and prestige, it is a limited-production right-hand-drive Batur, one of just three ever made.
Setting a new benchmark in luxury manufacturing, the Black Rose Batur features the first-ever use of 3D-printed solid rose gold in an automobile. The use of 18-karat hallmarked rose gold extends to key driver touchpoints, including a rose gold marker on the steering wheel, the Drive Mode Selector, and Bentley’s iconic Organ Stop vent controls.
The elements were built in collaboration with Cooksongold, a renowned British goldsmith. They include 100% recycled jewelry, aligning Bentley’s heritage craftsmanship with its commitment to sustainable luxury.
The gloss Beluga upper body, contrasted with satin Rose Gold accents on the front grille, mirror caps, and lower body kit, enhances the car’s aggressive yet elegant presence, while the sizeable 22-inch tri-tone wheels with black calipers complete its unmistakably unique identity.
The cabin has a dark theme, with a rich glow of rose gold accents. The deep Beluga leather, charcoal grey tweed fabric, and Black Rose metallic-painted veneers create a sophisticated atmosphere for a cockpit that oozes style and elegance. The Mulliner division’s attention to detail is evident in every inch of the interior, with a seamless blend of heritage and modernity.
The Black Rose serves as a perfect example of how Bentley empowers clients to co-create unique automotive works of art. Beyond aesthetics, the marque continues to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing.
The integration of gold additive manufacturing (AM) technology at Bentley’s Crewe factory, where the brand has invested £3 million in expanding 3D printing capabilities, signals a future of even greater personalization without ignoring sustainability.
Every rose gold component in The Black Rose Batur is hallmarked in Birmingham’s prestigious Jewellery Quarter to cement its authenticity. This fusion of high-tech innovation and traditional craftsmanship ensures that each Batur model (not just the Black Rose) stands as a benchmark for ultra-luxury bespoke automobiles.
The Batur lineup represents a pivotal moment in Bentley’s design evolution, serving as a blueprint for future electric models while maintaining the brand’s reputation for powerful W12 performance.
Limited to just 18 coupes, and with its Batur Convertible sibling restricted to 16 units, the Batur project continues Bentley’s tradition of coach-built excellence, following in the footsteps of iconic Mulliner creations like the Bacalar Barchetta.
Each customer embarks on a deeply personal commissioning process, working alongside Mulliner’s gifted designers to create a car that is an expression of individuality while being unmistakably a Bentley.
