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Bentley Bentayga facelift 2020 Speed 6.0 W12 TSI (635 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Bentley Bentayga:
The Bentley Bentayga is a luxury SUV produced by British marque Bentley Motors. Introduced in late 2015, it is the brand's first luxury crossover SUV. Its unibody is manufactured at the Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant in Germany, then painted and assembled at Bentley's factory in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Bentley's first SUV was previewed as the Bentley EXP 9 F concept car at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The concept car was based upon the Volkswagen Group MLB platform, powered by a 6. 0 L W12 engine producing 600 hp. The initial design of the EXP 9 F was redesigned to achieve "more traditional SUV proportions and less retro surfacing. " An early name for the model was the Falcon....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2020 Overview:
Bentley Bentayga (facelift 2020). With 900 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2508 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.9 s). The top speed reaches 306 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Speed 6.0 W12 TSI (635 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This W12 variant delivers the pinnacle of Bentayga performance, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. The 635 Hp W12 engine provides immense, seamless power and unmatched refinement for an SUV.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 14.3 l/100 km, this W12 engine is designed for ultimate power and prestige rather than economy. It's a trade-off for its extraordinary capabilities.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivalled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Exceptional performance across all powertrains
- • Refined and comfortable ride quality
- • Advanced technology and connectivity
- • Impressive off-road capability for a luxury SUV
- • Wide range of customization options
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Fuel consumption can be significant for V8/W12 models
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments
- • Limited Euro NCAP safety data
- • Some interior elements shared with VW Group models (minor criticism)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(EWB: 2022 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Bentayga |
| Generation: | facelift 2020 |
| Modification (Engine): | Speed 6.0 W12 TSI (635 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | August, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 635 Hp @ 5000-5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 106.7 Hp/l [161mm less] |
| Torque: | 900 Nm @ 1500-5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DDBD More details about the engine DDBD |
| Engine displacement: | 5950 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection and Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 11 l |
| Coolant: | 17 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 19.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 14.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 306 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.9 kg/Hp, 253.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 358.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2508 |
| Max. weight: | 3250 |
| Max load: | 742 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 392-484 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5144 mm mm [161mm less] |
| Width: | 1998 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1742 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2995 mm mm [180mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2222 mm |
| Front track: | 1689 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1707 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 247 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ZF |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 400 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 380 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 285/45 R21; 285/40 R22 |
| Wheel rims size | 21; 22 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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