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After the discontinued V8 turbo diesel, V6 PHEV, V8, and W12 versions, the Bentayga welcomes another specification for the 2022 model year. “S” is how the newcomer is called, and it comes solely with V8 power.
Rated at 542 horsepower (550 PS) and 568 pound-feet (770 Nm) of torque, the luxed-up sport utility vehicle needs 4.4 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour). The top speed is rated at 180 mph (290 kph), which means that it’s not as impressive in a straight line as the W12.
There is, however, a catch. The S stands for sporty driving, made possible by the unique suspension calibration, Bentley Dynamic Ride 48-volt active roll control, an enhanced Sport driving mode that integrates a unique setting for the Electronic Stability Control system, and braking-based torque vectoring. The latter nanny brakes the inside rear wheel on corner entry, helping the British SUV negotiate the corner without too much sweat.
Somewhat curious for a road-going specification, Bentley is much obliged to charge extra for all-terrain goodies that include dedicated off-road modes and a wading depth of 500 millimeters (19.7 inches). While on the subject of hardware, the new Bentayga S further flaunts a sports exhaust system with free-flowing primary and second pipes and fewer muffler perforations.
How can you tell this fellow apart from other variants? For starters, model-specific badging is the foremost giveaway. Darkened brightware, black-painted side mirrors and sills, tinted headlights, and the gloss-black grills in the lower bumper also need to be mentioned, along with black oval-shaped exhaust tips and a slightly larger rear spoiler mounted on the liftgate.
The 22-inch wheels available in three finishes, unique stitching for the color-split Alcantara seats, and specific graphics in the digital instrument cluster round off the list of upgrades. Bentley doesn’t mention how much the Bentayga S costs, but the Crewe-based automaker does reveal a driving range of 406 miles (654 kilometers) from a 22.5-gallon (85-liter) fuel tank.
There is, however, a catch. The S stands for sporty driving, made possible by the unique suspension calibration, Bentley Dynamic Ride 48-volt active roll control, an enhanced Sport driving mode that integrates a unique setting for the Electronic Stability Control system, and braking-based torque vectoring. The latter nanny brakes the inside rear wheel on corner entry, helping the British SUV negotiate the corner without too much sweat.
Somewhat curious for a road-going specification, Bentley is much obliged to charge extra for all-terrain goodies that include dedicated off-road modes and a wading depth of 500 millimeters (19.7 inches). While on the subject of hardware, the new Bentayga S further flaunts a sports exhaust system with free-flowing primary and second pipes and fewer muffler perforations.
How can you tell this fellow apart from other variants? For starters, model-specific badging is the foremost giveaway. Darkened brightware, black-painted side mirrors and sills, tinted headlights, and the gloss-black grills in the lower bumper also need to be mentioned, along with black oval-shaped exhaust tips and a slightly larger rear spoiler mounted on the liftgate.
The 22-inch wheels available in three finishes, unique stitching for the color-split Alcantara seats, and specific graphics in the digital instrument cluster round off the list of upgrades. Bentley doesn’t mention how much the Bentayga S costs, but the Crewe-based automaker does reveal a driving range of 406 miles (654 kilometers) from a 22.5-gallon (85-liter) fuel tank.
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