{"id":39787,"date":"2020-03-04T18:20:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/?p=39787"},"modified":"2020-03-04T18:22:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:22:25","slug":"bentley-bacalar-the-very-first-barchetta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/2020\/03\/bentley-bacalar-the-very-first-barchetta\/","title":{"rendered":"BENTLEY BACALAR, THE VERY FIRST BARCHETTA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The new Bentley Bacalar is a genuine \u2018roofless\u2019 Barchetta – a luxury, two-seat, open-air performance car, the likes of which has never been seen before for the brand. Handcrafted to the individual customer\u2019s personal tastes, Bacalar is the ultimate expression of an open-top Grand Tourer: a spirited GT combining traditional handcrafted techniques with the latest cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Bacalar derives inspiration from the dramatic EXP 100 GT<\/strong> <\/a>concept car conceived to mark the company\u2019s centenary last year. \u201cYou can clearly see echoes of the EXP 100 GT in the Bacalar, as well as the influence of the past. Bentley has a rich history of open-cockpit cars \u2013 the design of the Birkin Blower Bentley of the late 1920s was also an inspiration. We needed to push the boundaries as far as possible \u2013 customers were asking what Bentley\u2019s take on a more expressive-looking car at this price point would look like.\u201d, said Stefan Sielaff, Bentley\u2019s Director of Design.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The rear clamshell and top deck of the Bacalar are crafted from lightweight aluminium, while the doors and wings are carbon fibre. Combined with the use of three-dimensional printing, it has allowed designers to create an even more distinctive car. The Bacalar sits on extended haunches, with the rear track 20 mm wider than a Continental GT, to provide a more muscular, sporting stance. They house bespoke, 22-inch tri-finish wheels with dramatic depth and contour on the road. The unique front and rear horizontal lights add the distinctive, dynamic character that was first seen on the EXP 100 GT.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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