VIDEO: Bentley Bentayga teased again as “the world’s fastest SUV” – prototype hits 301 km/h during testing

Here’s another teaser video to keep us busy while we wait for the official unveiling of the Bentley Bentayga. Unlike previous spots however, this particular one could carry the most weight as it announces the arrival of Bentley’s new crossover as “the world’s fastest SUV.”

Said minute-long teaser video is straightforward enough in that it goes on to show a camouflaged Bentayga mule lapping a high-speed course at an “undisclosed location” – because an air of mystery makes it all the more cooler, right? The video then cuts to a shot of the car’s digital speedometer which, as expected, shows the prototype hitting a speed of 301 km/h.

Plenty quick for what is essentially a penthouse on wheels, we reckon. The monumental performance comes courtesy of a twin-turbocharged 6.0 litre TSI W12 engine with over 600 hp and more than 800 Nm of torque. The finished article is expected to be revealed at the upcoming 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. If this is what the standard car is capable of, imagine what the Bentayga Speed can do…

Bentley Bentayga scale model

Bentley Bentayga Speed spyshots

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

Comments

  • jesusVan on Sep 07, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    isn’t it illegal to drive so fast here?

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    • 4G63T DSM on Sep 07, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      When you are rich and connected enough to afford something like this here, “illegal” steps into a really grey area……

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  • Porsche Cayenne on Sep 07, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Damn son!

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  • 4G63T DSM on Sep 07, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Looks like Bentley loves raking in “fastest” in class titles.

    The Conti Flying Spur used to be the fastest sedan (not sure if it still is)….and now this.

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  • Isnt it bigger than range rover?

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