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Bentley Bentayga facelift 2020 Speed 6.0 W12 TSI (635 Hp) AWD Automatic 7 Seat
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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. 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. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
Speed 6.0 W12 TSI (635 Hp) AWD Automatic 7 Seat Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The W12 Speed variant offers truly supercar-rivalling acceleration, hitting 100 km/h in a blistering 3.9 seconds. Its 635 Hp and immense torque provide an unparalleled sense of effortless power and refinement.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a W12 engine of this magnitude, fuel consumption is high at 14.3 l/100 km combined. This engine prioritizes ultimate performance and luxury over fuel efficiency.
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 7 Seat |
| Start of production: | August, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| 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 |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Max. weight: | 3250 |
| 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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