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Detailed review of 2022 Bentley Bacalar, advantages, disadvantages and specifications

The $1.9 million Bacalar is an exceptional piece of the auto industry.

There are dozens of Bentleys running around the world, but there is only one Bentley Bacalar. It’s a beautiful $1.9 million car that was hand-built by Bentley Mulliner and only 12 of them will be built. This is extremely rare.

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In the summer of 2019, Bentley showed the world its vision for the future with the stunning EXP 100 GT concept car. It wasn’t meant to be seen on the roads anytime soon, but just to be admired as an apparition from a distant future. Bentley’s bespoke Mulliner division decided to use it as partial inspiration for one of the most impressive cars of the modern era, the Bentley Bacalar.The design that Bentley revealed before the Bacalar was built

First shown at the beginning of March 2020, the Bentley Bacalar represents, at least for now, the culmination of car-building from a company that likes to say they’ve been in the business for centuries, and Mulliner claims it traces its roots back to a 15th-century builder of luxury custom wagons. Horse drawn.

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Bentley considers itself the Bacalar as the most distinctive and customized car of the modern era, and the car that brought Mulliner back onto the motorsport track. Named after Mexico’s Laguna Bacalar , the car will also be one of the most recognizable British-made cars ever, with only 12 examples being hand-made to customer specifications.

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The cars are all already customized for customers, and each will be unique. Mostly a Mulliner innovation, the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is highly customizable, and each will be hand-built.

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This particular Bacalar is but one of these two. It’s the prototype, and it was painted white before wearing this gorgeous green. This car saw some very tough miles, from internal testing, and spent many hours inside shipping containers traveling the world. Falling in love with the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is hard to resist, it’s as irresistible as any other Continental GT, and it’s actually better in many ways.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 exterior design

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The design of the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is unlike anything currently available in the Bentley range. This is not necessarily due not only to the overall design, but also to the fact that the car does not share a chassis with any of the other Bentleys now being manufactured.

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In fact, the only design elements that can be found on the other models are the door handles, which were carried over from the Continental GT because they include the keyless entry system.

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The overall shape of the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is the Barchetta, which means it has an open roof with no option for a roof over your head. This shape was chosen because it “offers the best expression of a large, open-top, driver-focused ride”.

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Overall, the car takes a lot of inspiration from the EXP 100 GT concept, at least in terms of some of the lines and materials used. The roof of the car is made of aluminum, the doors and wings are made of carbon fiber, and the rear casing is made of aluminum, and some of these body parts are made in the traditional way, while others are created using 3D printing.

Boasting the Bacalar name written on the rear panel instead of the usual Bentley badge, the car certainly looks more aggressive than the Conti GT. This is partly due to the wider rear track (+20 mm), as well as the design of the headlights, also inspired by those of the EXP 100 GT.

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And since this car isn’t part of a major production run, each of the 12 cars that will be built will be unique and built to customer specifications. As with any such exclusive design, there are a myriad of paint options, exterior treatments, and design themes to choose from.

Engine and transmission of the Bentley Bacalar 2022

Bentley and Bugatti are the only manufacturers still using engines with a W configuration. On the plus side, this means the engine could be more compact and lighter while still providing the same kind of power as the V12. On the downside, it lacks personality. You get massive blocks of torque but no noticeable engine noise. The W12 is at its best in the Flying Spur, and intended as a sensory deprivation tank that can move very quickly.

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Whatever driving mode you choose, changes are quick, efficient, and almost imperceptible. When it comes to supercars, we love a little kick in the back when shifting, but because Bentley has always been a luxury brand, the quiet, efficient nature of the gearbox is perfect.

Driving impressions of the 2022 Bentley Bacalar

The Continental GT isn’t a bad place to start when crafting a Bentley Bacalar. The 2003 original formula wasn’t quite as polished, but Bentley has nearly 20 years to fine-tune every little detail. In terms of handling, the most significant changes Bentley has made to its Grand Touring cars over the years has been an AWD upgrade including adaptive damping.

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The first-generation Continental had a 50:50 torque split, and the result was understated. Then Bentley worked out a more dynamic torque split for the SuperSport. It proved to be much better, so it became the default choice for all future Bentleys.

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Thanks to adaptive damping, Bentley was able to make these 5,000-plus pound monsters handle even better. And we’re not talking about Ferrari sports car levels of craftsmanship, but modern adaptive damping is an engineering marvel. It keeps body roll to a minimum, which increases the driver’s confidence in the car.

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AWD also makes the massive assistance of power even easier. Most supercars these days have between 650 and 750 horsepower, and delivering that much power through two connection points is simply impossible in bad weather. You may not be able to use all of the Bentley’s power all the time, but AWD certainly helps.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 performance

At the heart of the 2022 Bentley Bacalar’s beast is the iconic W12’s iconic 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine, making 650 horsepower and 667 pound-feet of torque. It’s mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to an active all-wheel drive system. The latter can split the power between the two axles, but its default setting provides as much power as possible to the rear wheels. At the time of revealing the car, Bentley didn’t mention any numbers to shed light on the car’s capabilities such as acceleration time or top speed.

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The W12 from Bentley is a mixed bag. As the new Bentley Bacalar is supposed to be the ultimate convertible supercar, it gets the most powerful engine, propelling those 650 horses to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The top speed has yet to be confirmed, but at the time of writing, Bentley has predicted that it will be able to break through at 200mph.

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However, Bentley’s W12 isn’t a particularly attractive power plant. It has a lot of power, but the noise it makes is somewhat part of the bare-top’s allure. The noise from it is nothing but the car’s soundtrack. And of course we’d gladly sacrifice a few seconds and a top speed of 200 mph for a more engaging exhaust sound.

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And sure enough, the 4.0-liter V8 from Bentley would have been a better choice given the application. However, we understand the thinking behind it. Any customer who spends $1.9 million on the Bacalar will accept nothing but the best that Bentley has to offer.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 interior design

The Barchetta’s design for the 2022 Bentley Bacalar means there is no weatherproof roof for occupants. Then again, this is the reason to look for this type of car. Even without the roof, the driver and passenger – each in their own cocoon, separated by the center console – are protected from the elements (particularly the wind) by a carefully designed cabin that surrounds them with a windshield and enclosed rear cabin.

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The dashboard on the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is like something we rarely see in modern day cars. It appears made up of two parts, divided by a 3mm chrome bar. The top is made of open-pore riverwood – a type of wood presumably 5,000 years old from somewhere in England – while the bottom half is high-gloss. The dashboard contains inverted air vents elsewhere in the car, climate control media,

And in terms of materials, Bentley didn’t cut any corners. The steering wheel is D-shaped from Alcantara, as with the transmission, Beluga leather with wool is used on the seats, and cedar husks give the interior a metallic touch.

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When it comes to luggage space, the 2022 Bentley Bacalar is of course not a car to be transported to a shop, there is only very little space behind each seat, and this space has been designed in such a way that it fits the custom-made luggage, designed specifically for the Bacalar.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 features and tools

Just like the rest of the car, the gadgets introduced in the Bacalar are uniquely designed, with all the digital tools in place right up to the key that starts the engine.

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At the center of the infotainment system is the Bentley Rotating Display that springs into action by spinning from a Riverwood veneer when the engine is started. That’s when the touchscreen is revealed, a touch screen that’s designed “to work like a modern smartphone.”

The screen is client configurable and displays 3 configurable windows showing things like phone, media, and navigation data. The other side of the rotating display reveals three analog dials that transmit information about the outside temperature and features a compass and chronometer.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 infotainment

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The third interface on the rotary screen is a touch interface with a customer configurable main screen. Bentley says it’s designed to mimic a modern smartphone with simple menus and swipes. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and HD Radio are all standard. Bentley didn’t tell us about the standard audio system, but we’d expect a custom system from one of Bentley’s favorite partners like Bang & Olufsen or Naim.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 propulsion system

Bacalar is an SUV with a system that changes torque between the front and rear wheels. This capability allows for mostly rear-wheel drive during normal operation, a feature that enables maximum efficiency and performance.

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An adaptive chassis with 48V Dynamic Drivetrain, and air suspension control for ride comfort and lateral yaw, help the car take on the road.

Fuel economy in the Bentley Bacalar 2022

It should come as no surprise that there aren’t any purported gas consumption figures. Because a $1.9 million car owner wouldn’t bother with gas consumption and refueling. At this level, buyers own an average of 100 cars, and at least one person works full time to take care of them all.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 Reliability

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The best thing about being one of the 12 customers is that you have a direct line of communication with the people who made the car. On the Bentley side, these 12 people are likely their wealthiest client base. And we’d be willing to bet a full year’s wages that every component of these 12 cars would be triple checked before leaving their headquarters.

Bentley Bacalar 2022 safety and safety rating

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With only 12 units in operation, there was no way for Bentley to hand any of the units it produced to NHTSA or IIHS; This means that there is no official safety review for the Bentley Bacalar. But even the standard Continental GT Convertible exists without a safety review, and no Bentley is likely to be unsafe. As the Bacalar has such a small customer base, it is in Bentley’s best interest to keep them alive and happy.

The main safety features of the Bentley Bacalar 2022

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Bentley didn’t mention safety features, but it did mention ABS, traction and stability control, and a rear-view camera. Driver assistance features mean nothing in a car like this. It’s not something you use for your daily grind. When you drive it, your focus is entirely on the experience.

Features of the Bentley Bacalar 2022

  • It is a unique, customized and rare car
  • Advance epic performance
  • Very elegant interior and exterior design
  • It is a sound investment, as this car will increase in price over time

Disadvantages of Bentley Bacalar 2022

  • It is expensive to build one car

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