![Bentley Bacalar Prototype Gets the Test Track Before Production Start Bentley Bacalar Prototype Gets the Test Track Before Production Start](https://www.automotivetip.com/media/2024/07/bentley-bacalar-car-zero-three-quarters-front-driver-.jpg)
Before building Bacalars for customers, Bentley ensures that the Bacalar is in perfect condition.
The limited-run Bentley Bacalar was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March. However, this event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the brand displays the engineering prototype it is using in a 20-week long development process before building 12 cars for customers next year.
Bentley is producing only a dozen Bacalars, but the company is conducting rigorous engineering tests on the barchetta before it goes into production. The vehicle can travel over 200 miles an hour (322 km per hour) according to top speed tests. Also, high-speed stability, handling and noise and vibration tests have been done.
Next, the owners will need to put some miles on their Bacalar in order to ensure that it is durable enough to be used. You will also need to conduct climate evaluations at temperatures up to 176 F (80 Celcius), and electrical system validation.
Buyers of Bacalar can choose from a variety of high-quality materials to customize their convertible. The interior trim is made from “5,000-year old Riverwood, sourced from East Anglia’s ancient Fenlands.”