Bentley ‘The Black Rose’ Batur: A Predator Crowned in Gold

Like James Bond’s watch strap or the door handle of a royal palace, the Bentley Batur has received a touch that separates it from the mundane—solid 18-carat rose gold. A flourish as unnecessary as the embroidery on a billionaire’s bathrobe, yet precisely what makes it perfect.

A creation of Bentley and Mulliner, this ultra-exclusive model bears the name The Black Rose—a moniker as evocative as the car itself. Forget tacky bling; here, 210 grams of precious metal, reclaimed from old jewelry, have been 3D-printed into a gear selector, air vent pulls, and elegant accents on the steering wheel. In essence, this car carries a piece of history—perhaps even a forgotten aristocrat’s wedding ring.

Its Black Rose paint shimmers like the midnight sky, while audacious gold accents embellish the grille, air intakes, and even the 23-inch wheels. And lest you think it’s all about aesthetics, these golden highlights only serve to amplify the menacing presence of massive carbon-ceramic brakes.

Inside, the cockpit is a sanctuary clad in Beluga black leather and dark grey tweed, a true Bentley hallmark. Even the wood veneer is finished in Black Rose, ensuring that the driver feels less like they’re piloting a car and more like they’re sipping whiskey in a mahogany-lined study.

Under the hood lies the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12, tuned to unleash 750 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque. Every element—turbo, intake, cooling—has been refined to surgical precision, ensuring a smooth and effortless drive… unless, of course, you dare to push the throttle. Then, the sheer force could almost be measured in the despair of environmental agencies worldwide.

The Batur isn’t just a grand tourer; it’s an engineered masterpiece. It boasts adaptive three-chamber air suspension, electromechanical stabilizers, electronic limited-slip differential, four-wheel steering, and torque vectoring. The result? A car that, despite its stately presence, carves corners with the agility of a middle-aged millionaire impressing his much younger companion.

With only 18 units, all sold before its official unveiling, ownership comes at a price—at least £1.65 million. That’s about the cost of a decent house in suburban London.

But let’s be honest: If you have that kind of money, you don’t want a house in suburban London. You want The Black Rose—a car that needs no introduction, because one glance says it all: I am Bentley, and you are not.