2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed is still the fastest SUV in the world

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2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed is still the fastest SUV in the world

W12-powered flagship makes 626bhp and 900Nm and has a top speed of 306kph

Published: August 12, 2020 11:43 Sony Thomas, wheels Editor

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auto bentayga — Bentley Motors has revealed images and full details of the new 2021 Bentayga Speed – the performance flagship of the Bentayga family. The hand-built super-SUV combines a massive W12 powertrain with the finer things that come standard with what is one of the most luxurious SUVs in the world. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — True to the characteristics associated with Speed models that came into vogue with the Continental GT in 2007, the new Bentayga Speed maintains the performance of its predecessor, thus retaining the title of the world’s fastest SUV. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — Built on the refreshed design of the 2021 Bentayga, the new Speed is powered by a 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged engine that delivers peak power of 626bhp and a whopping 900Nm of torque. Top speed is 306kph, while the 0-100kph sprint is delivered in 3.9 seconds. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — The Bentayga Speed is equipped with four on-road Drive Dynamics modes: Comfort, Sport, Custom and the Bentley mode, which is apparently the balanced recommendation of the chassis team in Crewe. The Sport mode has been recalibrated to enhance response from the W12 engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission, together with the air suspension system and Bentley Dynamic Ride. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — Cosmetic changes to the Speed include dark-tint grilles and headlights, body-coloured side skirts, unique front and rear bumpers and an elongated tailgate spoiler. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — At the rear, the exhaust finishers sport an oval design that signifies a W12 powertrain. Dark-tint taillights complete the Speed exterior styling changes. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — Inside, the Bentayga Speed gets a colour split cabin upholstery that blends contrasting coloured hide and Alcantara across the seat cushions and backrest centre panels, gear lever, steering wheel, lower knee trim areas, upper pillar trim and headliner. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — It can also be ordered in Black Specification, which replaces all exterior chrome work, bright detailing and some elements of the body with gloss black or carbon fibre versions. The front bumper splitter and the side sills are created by hand in carbon fibre, while the rear bumper diffuser becomes gloss black. All exterior brightware including the roof rails will be in gloss black, as are the 22-inch Bentayga Speed wheels and exhaust finishers. Image Credit: Supplied

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auto bentayga — Bentley says the Bentayga Speed will be offered for sale in those regions where demand for 12-cylinder SUVs remains strong – the Americas, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Image Credit: Supplied

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