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Bentley Bentayga diesel:
Effortless driving with
peerless luxury
Bentley Motors today announces full details of the first diesel
model in the iconic British brand’s history – the Bentayga Diesel.
t the heart of the world's fastest
and most powerful luxury diesel
SUV is an all-new,
technologically advanced,
triple-charged, 4.0-litre, 32valve V8 engine. Developing
435 PS (429 bhp) and 900 Nm (664 lb. ft.) of
torque, the Bentayga Diesel hits a top speed of
270 km/h (168 mph) and can accelerate from 0100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6
seconds).
Bentley’s Crewe-based engineers have
developed a V8 powertrain to deliver an
authentic Bentley driving experience. Peak
torque is available from very early in the rev
range (just 1,000 rpm), which makes progress
in the Bentayga Diesel truly effortless.
New clean technology gives the Bentayga
Diesel the lowest CO2 emissions of any
Bentley, as well as a range of over 1,000 km
(621 miles) – allowing owners to, for example,
drive from London to Verbier, Bordeaux or the
Scottish Highlands on a single tank.
Inside, the Bentayga Diesel retains the
innovative features, advanced technologies and
handcrafted luxury for which the Bentley
Bentayga is renowned.
Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief
executive of Bentley Motors, said: “The
Bentayga Diesel represents a moment of
immense significance in Bentley’s history, by
giving the world its fastest luxury diesel SUV.
Immense power, grand touring capabilities and
superb refinement – this is a true Bentley. Only
Bentley could produce a car so powerful, yet so
refined.”
Clean, Powerful Performance - V8 Engine Offers
Sublime Capability
The Bentayga Diesel retains the dynamic
performance of the Bentayga W12, while
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introducing clean technologies and enhanced
range.
The next-generation 4.0-litre V8 engine,
mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic
transmission, develops a class-leading 435 PS
(429 bhp) and 900 Nm (664 lb. ft.) of torque.
Variable-geometry, sequential twin-scroll
turbochargers are powered by the exhaust
gases, while a third electric supercharger –
powered by Bentley’s innovative 48V system –
spools up within 30 microseconds to eliminate
turbo lag. The effect is effortless, seamless
power delivery across the entire engine-speed
range – the quintessential Bentley driving
experience.
This enables the Bentayga Diesel to deliver a
0-100 km/h time of 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph in
4.6 seconds) and a top speed of 270 km/h (168
mph).
An immense amount of torque is available
from very low speeds, with peak torque
achieved from just 1,000 rpm, for both
seamless on-road performance and exemplary
off-roading ability. The immediate flow of power
complements the traditional, class-leading
refinement and performance customers have
come to expect.
The new model has also been made with a
number of specific developments to provide
peerless refinement. For example, the bespoke
exhaust system has been acoustically
engineered to be as quiet and refined as
possible.
The addition of Selective Catalytic Reduction
contributes to lower nitrous oxides. Combined
with Bentley’s stop-start system; class-leading
CO2 emissions of 210 g/km; and an impressive
range of over 1,000 km between fuel stops, this
technology puts the Bentayga Diesel at the
forefront of advanced engine efficiency.
Effortless Bentley Performance, Unrestrained by
Climate or Terrain
The development programme for the
Bentayga has been the most exhaustive in the
Bentley brand’s history, ranging across five
continents. From the dirt and gravel of South
Africa and the dunes of Dubai, to the muddy
fields of Cheshire, and from -30°C in the frozen
North Cape to searing 50°C desert heat, the
Bentayga’s ability to perform on any surface
and even in the most extreme conditions has
been proven.
Innovative Features and Advanced Technologies
A suite of state-of-the-art driver assistance
systems and infotainment features designed to
enhance safety, comfort and convenience
make the Bentayga Diesel an innovative,
advanced and connected luxury SUV.
It offers the widest range of on- and off-road
drive settings of any vehicle via Bentley’s Drive
Dynamics Mode and optional Responsive OffRoad Settings. Up to eight modes are available,
allowing drivers, at the simple turn of a dial, to
select the perfect dynamic set-up for any
surface or road condition. This versatility is
complemented by Bentley Dynamic Ride
(electrically activated 48V active roll control)
and Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS).
Responsive Off-Road Settings allows the
customer to select the appropriate vehicle
settings for a wide range of off-road surfaces,
while the Driver Information Panel displays
information on pitch, roll, wheel articulation,
steering angle, compass bearing and altitude.
Customer deliveries will begin in Europe
early next year, with entry into Russia, South
Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan
planned across the rest of 2017.
To explore the Bentayga in more detail, visit
www.bentleyconfigurator.com
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