Bentayga’s top-tier performance model
Dramatic performance boost with a 650-hp V8
0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, top speed up to 310 km/h (about 193 mph)
Bentayga Speed - Source: Bentley Motors Korea
Bentley Motors Korea has unveiled the New Bentayga Speed, the most powerful model in its SUV lineup, for the South Korean market.
Built on Bentley’s motorsport heritage, the high-performance luxury SUV represents the flagship performance variant in the Bentayga range.
Bentley says the model balances handcrafted luxury with potent on-road performance, targeting buyers who want both refinement and sporting capability.
Next-generation V8
replaces the W12
Bentayga Speed - Source: Bentley Motors Korea
The new Bentayga Speed swaps the previous W12 for a new 4.0-liter twin‑turbo V8.
Bentley positions it as the highest-output V8 in its production lineup, rated at 650 hp and 86.7 kg·m (about 628 lb·ft) of torque.
Peak torque is available across a broad band from 2,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm, delivering strong yet smooth acceleration.
Bentley says the new powertrain raises the Bentayga’s performance credentials within the luxury SUV segment.
Improved acceleration and top speed
Bentayga Speed - Source: Bentley Motors Korea
Driving dynamics have also improved significantly over the previous model.
The new Bentayga Speed accelerates from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds.
That improves on the prior W12‑based model’s 3.9‑second time and widens the gap versus the former Bentayga V8 S.
The standard top speed is 301 km/h (about 187 mph); opting for 23‑inch wheels and carbon‑ceramic brakes raises the top speed to 310 km/h (about 193 mph).
Bentley also adds a dynamic ESC mode for more aggressive driving and, for the first time on a Bentley SUV, offers launch control and a drift mode.
Sports exhaust system standard…
Price: in the ₩300 million range (about $225,000)
Bentayga Speed - Source: Bentley Motors Korea
The New Bentayga Speed comes standard with a sports exhaust tuned to highlight the V8’s distinctive tone.
An optional Akrapovič titanium exhaust is available for those seeking a more aggressive note; it also differentiates the model with a quad tailpipe design.
Official South Korean fuel-economy figures list combined consumption at 6.6 km/L (about 15.5 mpg US), 5.7 km/L in the city (about 13.4 mpg US) and 8.3 km/L on the highway (about 19.5 mpg US). CO2 emissions are 261 g/km.
The vehicle is hand-built at Bentley’s Crewe factory in the U.K. The South Korean starting price is ₩333,000,000 (about $249,750).
