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Bentley Bentayga Estate 4.0 V8 S Black Edition 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3996
Trim	S Black Edition
Price	£230,400
Engine Power - BHP	550
Acceleration	4.5
Top Speed	180 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	296
Length	5125 mm
Width	1998 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	484 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2412 kg

Driver Convenience

10.9" touch screen high resolution and configurable infotainment display and digital drivers information display
Advanced navigation function with text, search, 3D, satellite maps, speed limit, dynamic traffic route guide, telephone, Text-speech + voice
Bentley branded clock
Bentley GPS tracking system full fitment
Bentley safeguard
Blind spot assist
Bluetooth and WIFI enabled
Emergency services call system
Four drive dynamics modes (bentley, comfort, enhanced sport, custom)
Front/rear park distance control
Hands free power tailgate
MMI Screen
My Bentley connected car services
Power latching to all doors for easy entry
Redesigned instrument panel lower trim rolls, incorporating a storage compartment on the passenger side
Seamlessly integrated technology with wireless apple car play and android auto
Speed sensitive variable ratio electric power steering
Sports driver information panel
Sports kombi graphics
Touch screen remote
Traffic jam assist
Voice control system
Wireless phone charging compartment

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Air suspension with continuous damping control
Bentley Dynamic ride with electronic all wheel steer
Permanent all wheel drive with centre torsen differential

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Adaptive low beam
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Bentley badge in tailgate opening switch
Black door mirrors
Black painted shark fin aerial
Black rear spoiler
Black side sills
Black speed style front and rear bumper
Body coloured front lower bumper apron panel
Body coloured lower bodywork - Standard paint range
Bumper design with large side intakes and sculptured surfaces
Clamshell rear tailgate design with Bentley lettering under the wings
Dark tinted front & rear lamps
Elec/heat/adj/fold door mirror+memory
Electric tilt/slide panoramic sunroof
Fender design reduces over bodied perception
Fixed rear spoiler
Front and rear fog lamps
Full LED supplementary lamps and tail lamps
Full matrix LED headlamps with high beam assist
Full width clamshell design and deeply contoured rear tailgate panel
Heated rear windscreen
Illuminated S Black Edition tread plates
Large dominant B shaped side wing vent front position
LED daytime running lights
Long fender vent above the power line on body side
Lower door side mouldings
Number plate aperture position under rear bumper
Oval split tailpipe
Phone antenna amplifier
Rain sensing wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S Black Edition D-Pillar badge
S Black Edition fascia badge
Sports exhaust
Trailer sway mitigation
Tunnel detection for auto light control
V8 exterior badge
Wet arm wipers and heated water jets

Interior Features

12V power in rear centre console
12V socket in glovebox
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4-Zone HVAC
Air Ioniser
Blind precision diamond quilt on seat cover
Contrast binding to carpet overmats
Dark chrome on bulls eyes with organ stops and centre air vents
Deep pile overmats to front and rear
Electric tilt and reach adjustment steering column with memory and easy entry function
Electronic accessory preparation
Embroidered Bentley emblems
Foams and cover design on all seats
Folding luggage compartment cover
Front and rear cupholders
Indented steering wheel
Isofix attachments on outer rear seats
Key box
Load through facility
Lockable cooled glovebox
Luggage rails
Rear seat climate control
Single front passenger seat
Stowage with instrument panel, doors (front and rear), armrests and console
Twin front armrests
Two type C USB ports front and rear
Unique S fluted seat colour combination with dinamica inserts
Veneered/carbon fibre centre fascia panel
Wing pockets for small items

Packs

Blackline Specification Pack - Bentayga
Mulliner colour specification pack - Bentayga Black Edition
Precision diamond quilt specification pack - Bentayga S Black Edition
S Colour specification pack - Bentayga

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Child safety lock
EDL
Electronic park brake with move-off assist
Electronic tyre pressure monitoring
ESP + MSR + ASR
Exit warning
Front and rear head airbags
Front and rear thorax airbag system
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Hill descent function
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Rear outer seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Rollover mitigation
Side airbags
Traction control

Security

Immobiliser
Keyless entry
Keyless ignition
Preparation for vehicle tracking
Remote central locking
Volumetric anti theft alarm

Trim

Contrast stitching and seat piping

Wheels

22" Summer tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	296
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	260
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	509
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	300

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3996
Compression Ratio	10.1:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	86
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	86
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	24.8
WLTP - MPG - High	26.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	13.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	21.7

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	2
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.5
Engine Power - BHP	550
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - NM	770
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	180 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/40 R22
Tyre Size Rear	285/40 R22
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1728 mm
Length	5125 mm
Wheelbase	2995 mm
Width	1998 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2222 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	85
Gross Vehicle Weight	3250 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1774 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	484 l
Max. Loading Weight	838 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2412 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.4 m

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