We’ve been told that it’s capable of handling the icy cold of Sweden at 2 degrees Fahrenheit and the rocky hills of Spain in summer, and now we know just how fast it can go.
The Bentley Bentayga will be, according to a press release from the marque today, the fastest, most powerful SUV in the world. A W12 TSI engine housed under the hood has enabled it to reach a top speed of 301 km/h, or 187 mph, a full 11 mph faster than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
“This film provides a glimpse of what is to come: a unique combination of performance and luxury,” described the release. “Performance of this nature is rare in any car. It was unheard of in an SUV – until now.”
We get to see both an aerial and dashboard view of the Bentayga reaching this top speed in a video posted to YouTube by Bentley this morning. The release tells us the W12 TSI is now the world’s most technically advanced 12-cylinder. We’ll have to wait for the full unveiling to find out just what makes it so, but we’re eager to find out the details.
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The Bentayga was first introduced Jan. 12, when Bentley confirmed that it would be released this year and on sale in 2016. With the Frankfurt International Auto Show (IAA) just a little less than two weeks away, we have a feeling that we’ll see the production-ready version very very soon.
Stay with us for more information as it is released, and find one of Bentley’s current models for your collection from our exclusive listings below.
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(Source: Bentley, YouTube)
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