Bentley Motors announced full details of the world’s fastest production SUV, the Bentayga Speed. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Great Britain, the Bentayga Speed is the most powerful and performance-oriented Bentayga to date. It builds on a long tradition of Speed models that was born with the Continental GT in 2007 and pushes the boundaries of Bentayga performance further since claiming the production SUV record at the grueling Pikes Peak International Hill Climb last year.
With a top speed of 306 km/h (190 mph), the Bentayga Speed is the most powerful and performance-oriented variant of the luxury SUV to date. Featuring an enhanced version of the brand’s popular 6.0-liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine, it produces 626 horsepower, 900 Nm of torque, and possesses the ability to catapult itself from 0-100 km/h in just 3.9-seconds.
To match the elevated levels of performance, the Bentayga Speed sports a purposeful exterior look. Dark-tint headlights, body-colored side skirts and a striking tailgate spoiler hint at the SUV’s performance credentials. Dark-tint radiator and bumper grilles, a unique 22-inch wheel design available in three finishes and Speed signature badging add to the sporting design cues.
As with all Bentayga models, the all-wheel-drive Speed is equipped with an Electronic Differential Lock and up to eight drive modes. Bespoke engineering revisions to the Sport mode provide a more dynamic drive, while a greater exhaust character and firmer suspension further increase driver engagement.
The Bentayga Speed’s ceramic brakes are the largest and most powerful ever fitted to a Bentley, with a maximum braking toque of 6,000 Nm and engineered to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 °C. They also save more than 20 kg over iron brakes.
