US Edition641-HP Bentley Bentayga Speed V-8 Skips the Hybrid, Adds a Drift Mode
- Bentley unveiled the 2026 Bentayga Speed featuring a new 641-horsepower 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, replacing the old W12 unit.
- Bentley replaced the 6.0-liter W12 with a downsized V8 to comply with stricter emissions rules while enhancing performance and agility.
- The V8 produces 627 lb-ft torque, 37 lb-ft less than the W12, yet cuts 0-62 mph time to 3.4 seconds and raises top speed to 193 mph.
- Standard features include rear-wheel steering, a sport exhaust with optional Akrapovic titanium system, and an ESC Dynamic mode allowing controlled drifting.
- With the W12 retired, Bentley positions the new Bentayga Speed as a dynamic, powerful SUV suited for performance enthusiasts at a starting price near £219,000.
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The top-of-the-line Speed engine returns to the Bentley Bentayga SUV range after an extensive modernization. The unique W12 engine has been replaced by an eight-cylinder, but it has not lost its dynamics, on the contrary.
Bentley's ultimate SUV combines comfort with brutal performance. A new engine, titanium exhaust and more precise steering make it the fastest Bentayga ever.
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