2019 Bentley Bentayga Speed Photos, engines & full specs

Bentley's first SUV broke covers in 2015, but the British brand didn't want to stop there, and, following its traditional way of doing things, it added new versions for it, such as the 2019 Speed.

Many customers were enraged when Bentley announced that it would launch an SUV. Still, after the launch, the car sold well. Even though it shared its underpinnings with the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and Volkswagen Touareg, it was a different kind of high-rider and more luxurious than its siblings. But what made it stand apart was its speed. When launched, it was the fastest SUV on the planet, outrunning even its sibling, the Urus. Not by much, but still. But the big luxurious Bentayga had to undergo technical and aerodynamic upgrades to create something like that. Furthermore, customers had to feel and see why this car was so special, so Bentley added some interior changes.

On the outside, the Bentayga Speed featured new dark-tint radiator and bumper grilles. In addition, a lower chin enhanced the air dam to create more downforce at high speeds. Moreover, the body-colored side sills got a slightly different shape from its profile to help airflow. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed a roof spoiler at the top of the tailgate, while the lower apron got a redesigned splitter. As a touch of excellence, the Speed came with a unique set of 22" light-alloy wheels.

Inside, Bentley added discrete illuminated "Speed" badges on the side steps. In addition, this SUV's version was the first to sport Alcantara upholstery. The automaker replaced the B-wings with the "Speed" word embroidered on the front seats' seatbacks. Nevertheless, customers had the option to add carbon fiber trims on the front dashboard and center console.

Under the hood, the Bentayga Speed had an enhanced version of the six-liter twin-turbocharged engine that produced 26 PS (26 hp) more power than its non-Speed brother. This upgrade allowed the SUV to reach 62 mph (100 kph) from standing still 0.2 seconds quicker and gain a top speed of 306 kph (190 mph), which was 1 kph (0.6 mph) faster than the Urus.