Hand-built for over six hours, passing all three Bentley tests.
You’re probably one of the 12 rich individuals who’ve been waiting for their Bentley Bacalar. We’re happy to inform you that one customer-bound unit of this roofless, PS1.5-million ($1.91 million) grand tourer has been completed.
Bentley has announced that the first W12 engine to power the Bacalar was already built in Crewe. It also completed the three-stage testing of the British marque. According to the automaker the W12 engine is the most advanced 12-cylinder in history.
The latest twin-turbo W12 engine produces 650 horsepower (480 kilowatts) as well as 667 pound-feet (690 Newton-meters). The latest version of the twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 engine, introduced in the Bentayga SUV 2016 has a 27 percent increase in power, a 38 percent increase in torque, and a 28 percent decrease in emissions.
Each W12 engine is subject to stringent testing by Bentley. These tests can be divided into three categories. The first is to check for leakage. This will determine if any faults are present in closed fuel, oil, or water systems.
The Cold Test is the second and most complex test. In this stage, Bentley measures 600 properties and characteristics of an engine over a 15 minute cycle. The engine is run at 120 RPM to allow for fine details and inconsistencies to easily be identified.
The Hot Test is the third and final test. It checks the engine once all parts have been installed. This simulates real-world use in the Bacalar.
It is worth noting that over 100,000 W12 engines were hand-built in Crewe between 2002 and 2003. Each motor went through 45 craftsmen for over 6.5 hours.