Many times luxury manufacturers aim to wow their customers with luxurious additions to their vehicles. It has been shown that there are no limits in this aspect and that practically anything is possible. even incorporate 3d printed golda process that is the first time it appears in the industry. It has been carried out by Bentley through its customization department, Mulliner, in its latest (and one of the most outstanding) creations. We are talking about the Bentley Mulliner Batur, the most powerful car in its history that paid homage to the W12 engine.
The fastest vehicle in the Crewe firm’s more than a century of history, it is also one of the most exclusive. It is limited to 18 units and its price started from 1.89 million euros without taxation. That high fee is due to its level of detail, which may include that application of 210 grams of 18-carat gold using an innovative technique. They are present on the button on the center console called the “Carisma Dial” and also on the climate controls or on the steering wheel marker.
For its development they have counted on the help of the goldsmith specialist, Cooksongold. The gold used in the Bentley Mulliner Batur comes from the recycling old jewelry. What they do is grind that gold to turn it into a very fine powder that is suitable for the 3D printing technique. Each part is digitally designed using CAD models and then created using laser fusion printers. By last, it is finished by hand to achieve the level of brightness and quality that can be expected.
That the gold is recycled ensures that no environmental impact and adds to the rest of the actions that Bentley includes in its Beyond100 strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. All gold pieces receive the Jewelery Quarter seal of authenticity. With them the ban is also opened for offer this type of customization in other models and at the customer’s request. They have started with the highlight of the range, as the Mulliner Batur takes the 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbo engine to 740 hp and 1,000 Nm to be the most capable in its history.
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