Three years after introducing the Bentayga, Bentley is announcing full details on the hotted-up Speed version. The Bentley Bentayga Speed makes more power than the regular model, although not as much as we had expected from previous reports. It also has a higher top speed, which Bentley says is enough to make it the world’s fastest production SUV.
The 6.0-liter W-12 engine in the Speed makes 626 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. Last month, Autocar first broke news of the new variant, although it predicted 650 hp. According to Bentley, the extra 26 ponies will be enough to hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds. Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Top speed comes in at 306 km/h (190 mph), putting it just a sliver ahead of the Urus at 305 km/h (189.5 mph). That’s despite the fact the Urus makes 641 hp.
The Speed is available with the largest and most powerful ceramic brakes Bentley has ever used. Not only do they have a maximum braking torque of 4,425 lb-ft, but they save more than 44 pounds compared to iron brakes and they can withstand temperatures up to 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit.
To differentiate the Speed visually, Bentley has given the lights dark tinting in the front and rear. The automaker also gives the dark treatment to the bumper and radiator grilles. The front and rear bumper splitters are body-colored, and there is a new tailgate spoiler. Finishing off the look are 22-inch wheels, as well as Speed badges on the doors.
The Bentley Bentayga Speed will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. It goes on sale globally later this year.
Source: Bentley
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