Exclusive Motors, Bentley’s official distributor in
India, launched the Bentley Bentayga V8 at a starting price of INR 3.78 crore
(ex-showroom Mumbai) today.
The Bentley Bentayga V8
employs a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine that produces 550 PS at 6,000 rpm and 770 Nm of torque at 1,960-4,500 rpm. The engine
channels power to the wheels through a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. A
permanent AWD system with 40:60 front-to-rear torque split is included as
standard, in case power is required at the front too.
A 0-100 km/h sprint in the Bentley Bentayga V8 takes
4.5 seconds, 0.4 seconds slower than the Bentley Bentayga V12. While the V12
model can go up 301 km/h, the V8 model maxes out at 290 km/h. 21-inch wheels
are standard, but customers can go for 20-inch wheels or 22-inch wheels based
on personal preferences. In all, there are 11-wheel designs available to choose
from. Steel disc brakes are standard, but carbon-ceramic brakes are available
optionally.
Key exterior features include signature four round
LED headlamps, large matrix grille, Tornado red brake calipers and twin-quad
exhaust tailpipes. Inside the V8 model several new features including a wood
and hide steering wheel, carbon-fibre interior panel finish and cricket ball
leather colour inspired by the deep chestnut hue of a new cricket ball.
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a 60GB
HDD and navigation, 10.2-inch Bentley Entertainment Tablet for rear-seat
passengers, night vision and head-up display are the Bentley Bentayga V8's
technology highlights. There are three different sound systems available:
Bentley Standard Audio, Bentley Signature Audio and Naim for Bentley Premium
Audio. The latter is a 1,950-watt, 18-speaker system, and the most powerful
one.
The Bentley Bentayga V8 is available in India in 4-,
5- and 7-seat versions.
