Bentley has bid farewell to its twelve-cylinder engines—regrettably. That features the facility SUV Bentayga, as even its Pace efficiency model should now make do with simply eight cylinders—although it nonetheless presents 650 PS.
Many Bentley lovers grumble; they merely refuse to be happy with a V8 and lengthy for the return of that elegant twelve-cylinder format. But their complaints are much less about efficiency itself, as a result of the brand new Bentayga Pace performs as impressively as one would count on. This latest-generation Pace SUV is powered by the acquainted four-litre twin-turbo V8, however not like its group siblings—the Lamborghini Urus SE and Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid—it should forgo the extra electrical motor that delivers practically 200 additional PS. In consequence, the Bentayga Pace’s V8 produces a nonetheless substantial however barely shocking 478 kW / 650 PS and a mighty 850 Nm of torque, out there between 2,250 and 4,500 rpm. For comparability: the Urus SE generates 800 PS and the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid presents 739 PS. But from a standstill, probably the most highly effective Bentayga nonetheless manages a blistering 3.4-second dash to 100 km/h because of all-wheel drive, an eight-speed computerized gearbox, and large 22- or 23-inch wheels. Its high velocity of 310 km/h will depart even probably the most demanding clientele wanting for little.
The identical could be mentioned of the soundscape. The Bentayga Pace’s sports activities exhaust system broadcasts the V8’s intent with such authority that its energy is rarely unsure. And for these in search of much more presence: an non-compulsory Akrapovič system delivers a fair deeper growl from its quad tailpipes. Among the many out there driving modes, Consolation and Bentley stay unchanged. Nonetheless, Sport mode has been revised to supply extra exact steering, improved highway dealing with and tighter driver connection, because of a 15 % enhance in suspension stiffness. For the primary time, the Dynamic setting permits for managed drift angles, whereas “Torque Vectoring by Brake” sharpens cornering and boosts energy supply on exit—additional enhanced by rear-wheel steering. If the usual braking system isn’t sufficient, non-compulsory carbon-ceramic brakes can be found for superior stopping energy.
Visually, the Bentley Bentayga Pace distinguishes itself from its tamer siblings with darker styling accents, a darkened roof, chrome Pace badging, and a selection of 22- or 23-inch wheels. Each headlamps and back lights are tinted. Inside, probably the most highly effective Bentayga ever options Bentley’s signature luxurious with sporty highlights. Pace-specific shows and quite a few Pace logos lend it an additional contact of exclusivity.
