2017 Bentley Bentayga Speed Spotted Testing

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The high-performance 2017 Bentley Bentayga Speed variant has been spied testing for the first time in Europe.

Sporting larger air intakes, new lip spoilers on the front and rear bumpers, more prominent side skirts, bigger brake calipers with cross-drilled rotors, larger wheels with low profile tires and a bigger roof spoiler on the back, the Speed version of the Bentley Bentayga is expected to have as much as 700 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque.

Typically Bentley Speed models have around 30 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque more than their standard counterparts and the Bentayga won’t stray far from the formula.

SEE ALSO: Bentley Bentayga Model Reveals Production Looks

Earlier this month, a model of the Bentley Bentayga surfaced revealing what the production SUV will look like when it makes its official debut in September at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The luxury SUV shares its platform with the 2016 Audi Q7, next-generation Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. Under the hood, expect a 6.0-liter W12 engine for both the standard and Speed models.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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