The novelty will mainly offer a modified exterior and interior design, while the power unit has remained tuned to the same performance.
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The sharp Bentley Bentayga Speed, which boasts the title of one of the fastest and most luxurious SUVs in the world, has undergone minor upgrades for the 2021 model year. At the same time, it focuses mainly on design that corresponds to the brand’s contemporary models and generally underlines its aggressiveness and premiumity.
Probably the most significant change is the four oval-shaped headlights combined with a more angular and perpendicular radiator grille, making Bentayga Speed a continuation of the recently introduced classic Bentley Bentayga with V8 engine. Nevertheless, Speed retains its unique expression.
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Thanks to the combination of a darker radiator grille and slightly dimmed headlights, the Speed’s bow looks more aggressive. The novelty also received raised protection of the wheel arches in the body color, a distinctive spoiler on the fifth door and unique bumpers, which elegantly combine the aggression and grandeur of the car with their shapes and chrome decor.
The stern also changed, especially the fifth door. They got a new design inspired by the Audi Q7, where the rear oval lights are integrated directly into the trunk lid. 22 “light rims with the option of a lacquered or dark look settled in the underbody as standard, and the tailpipes were again given oval shapes.
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Like other Bentley models, Bentayga Speed offers a huge range of paints. There are a total of 17 shades in the basic package, another 47 shades are available in the Extended or Mulliner packages, and there are also 24 two-color combinations. And if that’s not enough, Bentley mixes the color exactly as he wishes.
In the Bentayga Speed Black Specification version, the car will receive black painted roof racks and a rear diffuser, black painted glossy (ie chrome) accessories, glossy black painted 22 “wheels and front splitter, sill extensions and a rear carbon spoiler.
The interior offers mainly dark colors in combination with contrasting leather upholstery in the doors, on the edges of the seats and on the top of the dashboard. For the first time, the Alcantara also appears here, which has found a place on the roof, pillars, steering wheel, gear selector and in the middle of the seats. On request, however, it can be replaced by skin.
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The seats themselves boast a special “Mulliner Driving Specification” stitching and there is also an embroidered Speed inscription in the middle. On request, however, the carmaker will decorate the seats with the brand logo free of charge. The Speed designation then also appears on the dashboard and decorative sills.
In addition to new materials, however, new technology was introduced. The rejuvenated Bentley Bentayga Speed, for example, will offer a new infotainment with a 10.9-inch touch screen and Apple Car Play wireless support. Drivers will certainly enjoy the new digital instrument panel, capable of new displays, and the transparent shield, which displays more information, has also been upgraded. In addition, the built-in navigation has learned to display satellite maps and there is also a three-dimensional preview.
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The 6.0-liter double-supercharged W12 engine remained under the hood, offering an identical output of 467 kW and a maximum torque of 900 Nm in the range of 1500 to 5000 rpm. The Bentayga Speed can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in about 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 306 km / h.
The transmission of power to all wheels is provided by an eight-speed automatic transmission, which can open the torque converter in the range from 5th to 8th gear. If the driver does not step on the gas and only sails, the engine is disconnected from the wheels, idling and the car saves fuel.
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In addition, the half-cylinder disconnection function helps save fuel. In addition, depending on the exhaust information, the control unit can decide which of the six cylinder blocks to deactivate. This limits the cooling of both the cylinders and the catalytic converters, which could lead to an increase in emissions.
The ideal balance between dynamic and comfortable driving is provided by the standard Bentley Dynamic Ride system with 48 volt active stabilizers and a recalibrated torque vectoring system on the rear axle. Of course, there is also a Drive Dynamics mode selector with three preset modes and one individual.
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Four carbon-ceramic brake discs, which are among the largest and most powerful brakes in the carmaker’s offer, ensure a safe stop. In addition to sharp entry and limited power loss, they also contributed to a reduction in unsprung weight of approx. 20 kilograms compared to conventional brakes.
Details of the price are yet to be announced, but the carmaker itself adds that it will offer the Bentayga Speed SUV in the USA, the Middle East and the regions of Asia and the Pacific. Overseas colleagues then assume that the difference between the standard Bentley Bentayga and Bentayga Speed will be about $ 40,000, ie about 889,000 CZK.
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