[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/limited-edition-bentley-bacalar-revealed\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/limited-edition-bentley-bacalar-revealed\/","headline":"Limited Edition Bentley Bacalar Revealed","name":"Limited Edition Bentley Bacalar Revealed","description":"The Bentley Bacalar\u2026 the name rolls off the tongue as easy as it looks on the eye. Bentley describe this car as the rarest 2-door Bentley of the modern age, and with only 12 limited edition models being built, you can see why they describe it so. Each of the 12 models will be coachbuilt in Crewe at the Bentley Mulliner workshop, taking into consideration each of the 12 lucky owners\u2019 individual needs and preferences. Bentley Mulliner is a prestigious […]","datePublished":"2020-03-20","dateModified":"2020-03-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Limited-Edition-Bentley-Bacalar-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Limited-Edition-Bentley-Bacalar-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/limited-edition-bentley-bacalar-revealed\/","about":["Bentley","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":599,"keywords":["Bacalar","Bentley","Bentley Bacalar"],"articleBody":"The Bentley Bacalar\u2026 the name rolls off the tongue as easy as it looks on the eye.Bentley describe this car as the rarest 2-door Bentley of the modern age, and with only 12 limited edition models being built, you can see why they describe it so.Each of the 12 models will be coachbuilt in Crewe at theBentley Mulliner workshop, taking into consideration each of the 12 luckyowners\u2019 individual needs and preferences. Bentley Mulliner is a prestigiousname worthy of such a task. Having been established in the 1700s in Northamptonto originally hire out carriages, the family business of HJ Mulliner & Cocan safely boast being the oldest coachbuilder in the world. So it\u2019s nosurprise that the Bentley Bacalar looks like an instant and timeless classicright from the off.The name comes from the Laguna Bacalar, a lake in the Mexican peninsula of Yucatan. The lake is known for its beauty, and Bentley see this rare grand tourer as worthy of the connection. The lake is famed for its blueness, and this colour is reflected within the design of the digital display.It\u2019s not been easy for Bentley and the meticulous plans for launching such a highly thought of beast, the current coronavirus spread has forced the company to rethink many of its plans after the Geneva Motor Show was cancelled \u2013 the Bacalar was due to showcase at the event.Fortunately, we live in a highly connected world, and while technology has not yet come close to replacing the traditional motor show launch, here Bentley had a chance to try out a new type of launch online, with the Bacalar being launched on the official Bentley YouTube channel. Bentley says that the Bacalar is representative of the future of coachbuilding with ethically sourced, sustainable materials. Carbon fibre is formed to make up the front and rear wings enabling subtle, intricate flowing design lines to be incorporated, while the chassis and engine borrow from the company\u2019s Continental GTC. The whole design draws on the recent Bentley EXP 100 GT concept.Let\u2019s mention that colour too, it\u2019s certainly striking \u2013 and while I appreciate that there\u2019s many out there that think a good sports car can be ruined by a yellow paint job, the custom metallic Yellow Flame is stunning. It creates extra metallic shine thanks to the inclusion of rice husk ash. Those who have seen the paint up close suggest that depending on the light, certain other colour hues can be seen deep within too. I\u2019ve no problem with yellow cars, and certainly no problem with this colour \u2013 it\u2019s a real shame that folks were not able to see it in the flesh at Geneva.It\u2019s as beautiful inside as it is out too, with a wraparoundcockpit leaving occupants feeling snug and secure in the open air. The wholecar sits on striking 22-inch matt black and polished wheels and features anuprated W12 bi-turbo engine capable of 650bhp, with 667lb ft torque and a topspeed of 200mph. It\u2019s certainly got power to match its looks.So are there any downsides? Well, it\u2019s roofless, with Bentley describing their new grand tourer as a \u2018genuine roofless Barchetta\u2019\u00a0 – a 2-seater open-air performance vehicle. Oh and it\u2019s pretty pricey of course, with each of the 12 models being available at a cost of \u00a31.5 million \u2013 and that\u2019s before tax.Is the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar worth it? I expect that Bentley will have no problem finding 12 customers. What do you think? 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