British luxury car maker Bentley has announced full details of the first ever diesel model in the company’s history, the Bentayga diesel.
The new Bentley Bentayga diesel features a 4.0 V8 triple charged diesel engine developing 429 bhp and 900 Nm of torque.Maximum torque comes up from just 1000 rpm. The Bentayga diesel does the 0 to 100 sprint in just 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 270 kph. The motor is mated to a ZF eight speed automatic gearbox. It gets a bespoke exhaust system has been acoustically engineered to be as quiet and refined as possible.
The Bentley Bentayga Diesel can be specified with Bentley Dynamic Ride – the world’s first electric active roll control technology that utilises an unrivalled 48V system. Inherent in larger vehicles with a higher centre of gravity, this system instantly counteracts lateral rolling forces when cornering and ensures maximum tyre contact to deliver class-leading cabin stability, ride comfort and exceptional handling.
Bentley’s adaptive and reactive system provides variable torsional resistance, allowing the Bentayga to be both dynamically capable and comfortable for all occupants at all times. The pioneering use of a 48V system – which on Bentayga Diesel utilises a new lithium-ion battery system to offer even greater reserves of power – results in silent, instantaneous responses to deal with all road surfaces.
The Bentley Bentayga diesel gets some styling changes to the exterior It features a ‘V8 diesel’ badge on the front door edge along with a bold, black matrix grille with chrome surround and central bar. The rear gets a quad exhust system. 20 inch ten spoke alloy wheels are standard, while there is an option of Mulliner Driving Specification 21 inch alloy finished in either silver or grey finish.
On the interior, the Bentayga diesel features head selected veneers including a new Liquid Amber finish. Each of the 15 pieces are shaped by Bentley’s artisans.
The Bentayga is available with an exquisite integrated Mulliner Hamper Set, complete with refrigerator, bespoke fine Linley china cutlery, crockery and crystal glass, and storage area for dry goods. For comfort in the great outdoors, sections of the hamper can be removed and used as seats. A bespoke mechanical Mulliner Tourbillon by Breitling clock can also be specified.
Other features include 8 inch touch screen infotainment system with 60 GB hard drive, 10.2 inch Bentley Entertainment tablet for rear passengers, Electronic Night vision, Heads Up display, Park Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, multi mode air suspension and Responsive Off-Road Settings. There is an option of three sound systems for the Bentayga diesel. Bentley Standard Audio, Bentley Signature Audio and Naim for Bentley Premium Audio. The latter is the most powerful system in the segment, with 1,950 watts, 18 speakers and super-tweeters.
Deliveries for the Bentley Bentayga diesel will begin in Europe early next year with the rest of the world later in 2017.
