In a world where exclusivity defines the upper echelons of automotive luxury, Bentley has once again raised the bar with its latest Mulliner masterpiece. The Black Rose Batur, one of only 18 coupes to be manufactured and a mere three in right-hand drive configuration, has emerged as perhaps the most extravagant expression of Bentley craftsmanship to date. With a starting price of $2.1 million, this isn’t merely transportation—it’s a statement carved in metal and, remarkably, solid gold.
What truly distinguishes the Black Rose from its already rarefied siblings is Bentley’s pioneering use of 3D-printed solid rose gold for key interior components. In what the company claims as an industry first, over 210 grams (approximately seven ounces) of 18-karat rose gold has been incorporated into the vehicle’s drive mode selector, air flow controls, and steering wheel marker. This isn’t mere gold plating; these are solid gold components hallmarked in Birmingham’s Jewelry Quarter, with the precious metal sourced entirely from recycled jewelry in a nod to sustainability.
The exterior presents a striking two-tone appearance—its bespoke Black Rose metallic paintwork juxtaposed against a glossy Beluga black roof and upper body sections. Satin rose gold accents adorn the grille, lower body, mirror caps, and 22-inch wheels, creating a powerful visual signature that manages to be both ostentatious and elegant simultaneously.
Inside, Beluga black leather meets charcoal gray tweed, complemented by wood veneers painted in the same Black Rose metallic as the exterior. For audiophiles with exceptionally deep pockets, an optional 20-speaker Naim sound system is available for an additional $30,000—pocket change, perhaps, for those who can afford the car itself.
Performance credentials remain formidable despite the vehicle’s 4,923-pound curb weight. Powered by Bentley’s soon-to-be-retired 6.0-liter W12 engine, the Batur delivers 730 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, sufficient to propel it from standstill to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and onward to a top speed of 209 mph. Carbon-ceramic brakes ensure this mechanical behemoth can be reined in when necessary.
The Black Rose Batur represents the culmination of over two decades of W12 engine production and stands as a final hurrah for this powerplant before Bentley pivots toward its electric future. More than just an automobile, it’s a rolling museum piece—a manifestation of what’s possible when cost concerns are abandoned in pursuit of automotive excellence.
