BENTLEY has unveiled its most powerful, most dynamic and most exhilarating SUV yet - it's Speed by name and even speedier by nature.

The latest Bentayga Speed outpaces its acclaimed W12-engined predecessor, delivering increased power and performance along with the most dynamic chassis set-up ever offered on a Bentayga - including, for the first time, launch and drift controls.

At its heart is a new twin-turbo four-litre V8 engine which produces 650 PS and 850 Nm of torque. This new powertrain is capable of accelerating Bentley's SUV performance flagship from 0-62 mph in just 3.4 seconds, going on to a top speed of 193mph.

These figures comprehensively surpass those of the Bentayga V8 S which dispatched the benchmark sprint in 4.4 seconds as well as the 3.9 second mark set by the previous W12-engined Bentayga Speed.

The new Bentayga Speed also features significant dynamic advances with an enhanced Sport chassis mode and a new ESC Dynamic setting that brings maximum driver involvement and the choice between enhanced road-holding or the ability to slide the car on-power.

While Comfort and Bentley driving modes remain unchanged, Sport mode is significantly enhanced on the new Speed to deliver increased steering response, roadholding and driver connection thanks to a 15 per cent increase in suspension damping stiffness. All-wheel steering is included for the first time.

Distinctive exterior features of the new Bentayga Speed include dark tinted brightware, bright chrome Speed badges on the leading edge of the front doors, and 22-inch Speed wheels in either dark tint or silver. Unique Speed headlamps feature dark tint internals and a dark tint bezel, while tail lamps are grey, again with a dark tint bezel.

Standard interior features include a Speed-specific driver information display, Speed badging on the passenger fascia and treadplates, and Speed embroidered emblems on the seat uppers. Seat shoulder panels, door inners and backboard all feature a new Precision Diamond quilt design.

Bentley hasn't revealed pricing for this latest Speed, but, if you're saving up for one, around £220,000 wouldn't seem to be far off the mark.