Bentley unveils new performance flagship for Bentayga lineup

The new Bentayga Speed is described as the most powerful, dynamic, and exhilarating Bentley SUV yet, delivering increased power and performance along with the most dynamic chassis set-up ever offered on a Bentayga.

At its heart is a new 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces 641bhp and 850Nm of torque, as well as delivering a century sprint timing of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 310km/h. The Bentayga Speed is fitted with a Sports exhaust system as standard, which can be distinguished externally by two elliptical tailpipes emerging through the rear diffuser.

For the first time in a Bentayga, Bentley's new model will have the ability to generate on-throttle slip angles in its pinnacle performance SUV

Three drive modes will be available for the new Bentayga Speed: Comfort, Bentley, and Sport, with the latter significantly enhanced to deliver increased steering response, roadholding and driver connection.

The Bentayga Speed now includes all-wheel steering. At low and medium speeds, the rear wheels are steered in the opposite direction to the front wheels to aid a rapid change of direction. At high speeds, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front for improved stability.

The Bentayga Speed's optional carbon ceramic brakes allow the selection of ESC Dynamic in SPORT mode, permitting exhilarating drift angles or power-on oversteer where appropriate

Exterior features of the new model include dark tint brightware, bright chrome Speed badges on the leading edge of the front doors, and 22-inch Speed wheels in either dark tint or silver. Unique Speed headlamps feature dark tint internals and a dark tint bezel, while tail lamps are grey, again with a dark tint bezel.

For the first time in Bentley's history, a 23-inch Speed wheel is optionally available when carbon ceramic brakes are specified, coming in a choice of grey satin, black, or black and bright machined finishes. Another option offered exclusively for the Bentayga Speed is the Speed black roof, which is finished in either gloss or satin, depending on the chosen body finish.

As the performance flagship of the lineup, the Bentayga Speed redefines one's expectations of handling, roadholding, acceleration, and steering response for a luxury SUV

Inside, some standard features include the Speed-specific driver information display, Speed badging to the passenger fascia and treadplates, and a Speed embroidered emblem on the seat uppers. In addition, the Bentayga Speed's seat shoulder panels, door inners, and backboard (four-seat models) all feature a new Precision Diamond quilt design.

Through careful chassis enhancements and the adoption of the new V8 engine, Bentley's engineers have created the most powerful and dynamic Bentayga ever, without losing an iota of what makes a Bentley, a Bentley.