BENTLEY has added an additional dose of agility to its Bentayga SUV line-up with the reveal of the brand new S variant which pairs a bespoke sports activities suspension tune with extra aggressive seems, just like what Porsche does with its GTS variants.
Flaunting a heap of blacked-out exterior components – facet skirts, grilles entrance and rear, wing mirrors, tail-lights, dark-tinted head and tail-lights – and an enlarged roof spoiler whereas driving on distinctive 22-inch alloy wheels, the Bentayga S is powered by the acquainted twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 creating 404kW/770Nm.
As typical, drive is distributed to all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission, leading to a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds and a high velocity of 290km/h.
To assist the S stay as much as its identify – and appease the client demand that resulted in its return – Bentley has fitted its “Dynamic Trip” lively anti-roll management and expanded the parameters of the usual “Sport” driving mode.
Enhancements embody a 15 p.c improve within the damping of the air suspension, distinctive stability management and Bentley Dynamic Trip tunes which together with the recalibrated torque-vectoring system, declare improved steering really feel, higher turn-in response and fewer physique roll.
To match the sportier character portrayed by the S, a brand new sports activities exhaust has additionally been added to raised match the pumped-up perspective of the outside.
The sporty theme continues contained in the cabin too with a heap of Alcantara – seat cushions and backrests, gear lever, steering wheel, higher trim and headlining – and the choice of seating for 4, 5 or seven folks.
The seats themselves have been redesigned to be sportier as effectively.
Different highlights and modifications embody a smattering of “S” motifs and badges all through the cabin, illuminated “Bentayga S” treadplates and the configurable digital cockpit from out of the flagship Bentayga Velocity.
By way of an area introduction, Bentley Australia has confirmed to GoAuto the model is planning to launch the Bentayga S right here late within the first quarter of 2022 with pricing and native specification inevitably set to be revealed nearer to its launch.
The model’s native arm has offered 26 Bentaygas to date this yr ending April, accounting for two.1 p.c of the $100,000-plus higher massive SUV section.
