Bentley Bentayga SUV test drive video

Bentley Motors is today announcing full details of its first SUV, the Bentley Bentayga, the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world.
Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the Bentayga’s heart is an all-new twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine. This mighty 12-cylinder unit combines efficiency and refinement with ultra-luxurious levels of power and torque. With 608 PS (600 bhp / 447kW) and 900 Nm (663 lb. ft) delivering a 0-60 mph time of 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds) and a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h), the Bentayga is the world’s most powerful and fastest SUV.
The Bentayga will make its full public debut at the IAA Frankfurt Show from 15 to 27 September. Customer deliveries commence in early 2016.
The Bentley Bentayga all-new Crewe-built W12 TSI engine 6.0-litre twin-turbo unit is the most technologically advanced 12-cylinder engine in the world and develops 600 bhp (608 PS / 447 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 900 Nm (663 lb ft) from 1,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm. These mighty outputs result in equally impressive performance figures. The Bentayga is capable of dispatching the sprint to 60 mph in just 4.0 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds) on its way to a top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h).
The new W12 uses both direct and indirect fuel injection. Switching seamlessly between the two technologies, the combination of these systems maximises refinement, delivers low particulate emissions and maximises power and torque delivery. 
An impressive efficiency figure of 292 g/km CO2 is made possible in part thanks to Bentley’s Variable Displacement system, which shuts down half of the engine under defined conditions. Intake and exhaust valves, fuel injection and ignition are all shut down on defined cylinders, with the engine running as a six-cylinder for improved efficiency. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The transmission and four-wheel-drive system has been strengthened to handle the demands and high torque levels of off-road driving.
In Bentley’s advanced application of Start-Stop technology for the Bentayga, coasting is also available, as the engine rests not only when the vehicle is stationary but also at ‘near to stop’ speeds.
In 5th to 8th gear, when the driver releases the throttle (at motorway cruising speed, for example) the car will open the torque converter, dropping the engine to idle and simply allowing the car to roll or ‘sail’. When the throttle is reapplied, or the car starts going downhill and detects an increase in speed, the transmission is re-engaged. The Bentayga will also be available as diesel and hybrid variants in the future.
Bentley Bentayga Technical Specification
Engine
Type 6-litre twin-turbocharged W12 TSI
Max Power 608 PS / 600 bhp / 447 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Max Torque 900 Nm / 664 lb.ft @1250-4500 rpm
Transmission
Driveline ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox, permanent all-wheel drive, Torsen centre differential, open rear differential, 40:60 front:rear torque split
Ratios 1st: 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive 2.85
Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Front Brakes 400mm ventilated iron discs
Rear Brakes 380mm ventilated iron discs
Wheels Standard 20”, optional 21” and 22”
Tyres Pirelli 275/50R20, 285/45 R21, 285/45 ZR21, 285/40ZR22
Steering
Type Electronic Power Assisted Steering, variable ratio
Turns lock-to-lock 2.3 turns
Turning circle 12.4 m / 40.6 ft
Suspension
Front Four link double wishbones, optional 48V electric active anti-roll bar
Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, optional 48V electric active anti-roll bar
Springs and dampers Self-levelling air suspension, Continuous Damping Control
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2992 mm / 117.8”
Overall length 5141 mm / 202.4”
Width (across body) 1998 mm / 78.7”
Width (inc. mirrors) 2223 mm / 87.5”
Overall height 1742 mm / 68.6”
Fuel tank 85 litres / 18.7 UK gallons / 22.5 US gallons
Boot volume 430 litres / 15.2 cu ft (590 litres / 20.8 cu ft load cover retracted)
Kerb weight (EU) 2422 kg / 5340 lb
Gross vehicle weight 3250 kg / 7165 lb
Performance - provisional and subject to Type Approval
Top speed 187 mph / 301 km/h
0-60 mph 4.0 secs
0-100 km/h 4.1 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle) - provisional and subject to Type Approval
Urban 14.7 mpg / 19.2 litres/100 km
Extra Urban 31.0 mpg / 9.1 litres/100 km
Combined 22.1 mpg / 12.8 litres/100 km
CO2 emissions 292 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle) - provisional and subject to Type Approval
City (US mpg) 14
Highway (US mpg) 20
Combined (US mpg) 16
Emissions Controls EU 6 and US LEV III