The Bentley Bentayga luxury SUV is getting even faster thanks to the addition of a new Speed variant.

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It follows in the footsteps of other Bentley Speed variants that have been offered since 2007.

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Specifically, its 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine has 626 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, the former an increase of 26 hp over the existing Bentayga W12.

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That's enough to get the Bentayga Speed to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds -- 0.2 second quicker than the normal model -- and on to a top speed of 190 mph, a gain of 3 mph.

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Optional carbon-ceramic disc brakes help slow things down. They were tested to withstand temperatures up to 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit and save 44.1 pounds versus the standard stoppers.

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The SUV's Sport mode has also been retuned for better throttle responses, sportier exhaust sounds and a firmer ride from the Bentley Dynamic Ride active anti-roll system.

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At 306 kilometers per hour, Bentley says the Bentayga Speed is the world's fastest production SUV -- just beating the 305 km/h Lamborghini Urus.

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New 10-spoke, 22-inch wheels are fitted and can be optioned with dark-finish trim.

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Along with a new rear spoiler and other visual tweaks, the faster Bentayga wears a variety of "Speed" badges.

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