The Bentley Bentayga Speed is one of the most opulent and potent luxury SUVs you can buy for about $250,000 before options, but there?s a problem: The Bentayga S. We like the Bentayga Speed, but the S puts a more profound emphasis on the ?sporty? side of the equation with stiffer dampers and Bentley?s trick 48-volt Dynamic Ride electric active roll technology to deliver a sharper, more engaging experience.

However, the Bentayga S is only available with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, and you can?t have the Speed?s gargantuan twin-turbocharged W12 engine in the S version. The lighter V8 engine is a perfect match for the Bentayga S, but for some, nothing beats the muscle and low-end torque of a V12.

Setting The Stage

The folks at Bentley Orlando sought the help of the British luxury automaker?s Mulliner in-house custom division in creating a one-off Bentayga Speed. Fresh from completing their 1,000th bespoke commission in 2021, the Mulliner design team unveiled the Space Edition, a Bentayga Speed inspired by the Space Coast in Florida. “Just as space is limitless, the opportunities for customization with the Mulliner design team were only limited by our collective imagination,” said Joseph Wierda, Bentley Orlando General Manager.
In addition, the space-themed Bentayga Speed combines the best of both worlds. It has a standard V12 engine, air suspension, and the previously optional electric anti-roll bars. Least to say, the Space Edition Bentayga Speed can go...