Bentley Mulliner Bacalar revealed
Bentley’s Mulliner division has created a proper coachbuilt car. The Bacalar – which is named after a lake in Mexico – is an open-top, two-door, two-seater. Just twelve examples are being built (and all have been allocated to customers already).
It’s part of a new three-pronged strategy for Mulliner: ‘Collections’, as previously, will modify models from the core range; ‘Classic’ continues to focus on restorations and continuations; ‘Coachbuilt’ is going to produce limited-volume bespoke vehicles like the Bacalar.
Despite being termed a grand tourer by Bentley, the Bacalar’s roofless construction does not suggest all-weathers practicality. Its unique bodywork features carbon fibre doors and wings, as well as a rear clamshell that’s made from aluminium. Huge 22” wheels further add to the dramatic looks.
A ‘wraparound cockpit’ design concept for the cabin sees the dashboard flow into the centre console and doors. Behind the seats is a semi-enclosed luggage compartment that appears to provide little security or protection from the elements. Buyers are being invited to choose from a wide selection of materials, colours and options, thereby ensuring that each Bacalar is truly individual.
Power is provided by an upgraded 6.0 litre, twelve-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which develops 650 bhp (485 kW / 659 PS) plus 900 Nm (667 lb/ft) of torque. That output is sent via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to a variable all-wheel drive system. Bentley hasn’t disclosed any performance or efficiency figures, though.
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It’s part of a new three-pronged strategy for Mulliner: ‘Collections’, as previously, will modify models from the core range; ‘Classic’ continues to focus on restorations and continuations; ‘Coachbuilt’ is going to produce limited-volume bespoke vehicles like the Bacalar.
Despite being termed a grand tourer by Bentley, the Bacalar’s roofless construction does not suggest all-weathers practicality. Its unique bodywork features carbon fibre doors and wings, as well as a rear clamshell that’s made from aluminium. Huge 22” wheels further add to the dramatic looks.
A ‘wraparound cockpit’ design concept for the cabin sees the dashboard flow into the centre console and doors. Behind the seats is a semi-enclosed luggage compartment that appears to provide little security or protection from the elements. Buyers are being invited to choose from a wide selection of materials, colours and options, thereby ensuring that each Bacalar is truly individual.
Power is provided by an upgraded 6.0 litre, twelve-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine which develops 650 bhp (485 kW / 659 PS) plus 900 Nm (667 lb/ft) of torque. That output is sent via an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to a variable all-wheel drive system. Bentley hasn’t disclosed any performance or efficiency figures, though.
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