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M8 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 17 FEBRUARY 2019 MOTORING THAT'S right, Bentley has stolen the crown from the Lamborghini Urus. Bentley is certainly starting its centenarian celebrations this year with a bang. Meet the new Bentayga Speed: the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world. That's right, Bentley has stolen the crown from the Lamborghini Urus, albeit by a small margin. Under the hood, Bentley's sub- lime 6.0-liter W12 engine has been tweaked to deliver 626 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. As a re- sult, 0-62 mph now takes 3.9 sec- onds before the Bentayga Speed reaches a top speed of 190 mph - that's 0.5 mph faster than the Lamborghini Urus, which previ- ously held the title of the world's fastest SUV. The Urus is still faster than the Bentayga Speed off the line, however, as it will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 3.6 sec- onds. Like the standard Bentayga, the Speed comes with four driv- ing modes. However, the Sport mode has been recalibrated to enhance response from the W12 engine and the eight-speed auto- matic transmission, as well as the suspension and Bentley Dynamic Ride. Bentley says this creates a "more dynamic and engaging drive." Further enhancing the driving experience is a louder exhaust note during start-up and downshifts, as well as firmer sus- pension. To match its improved perfor- mance, the Bentayga Speed fea- tures sportier styling than the standard model. Design changes include dark-tint headlights, radiator, and bumper grilles body-colored side skirts, Speed badging, and a striking tailgate spoiler, which hint at the SUV's potent performance. Further distinguishing the Bentayga Speed are 22-inch wheels avail- able in silver, dark tint or black. Bentley Bentayga Speed is the fastest SUV in the world THESE are the rarest of the rare. Porsche has made some re- al classics over the course of its long history. But the most highly sought after of them are its competition models. And Gooding & Company has three examples on the docket for its upcoming sale at Amelia Island in Florida next month that are each poised to bring in millions. The most valuable of the trio is a 1979 Porsche 935 – one of only seven examples made that final year of the model's pro- duction when the 935 was fit- ted with larger brakes and an inverted gearbox. Chassis number 930 990 0027 was built for LA Times pub- lisher Otis Chandler, who had his done up in Vintage Racing Blue with multicolored stripes to match his Sunoco-liveried 917/30 instead of the usual white in which most 935s were delivered. Raced only once and described as one of "the finest examples in existence," it's esti- mated to sell for $2.5-3 million. Next up is a 1987 Porsche 962C built for Kremer Racing. The 962 was a dominant figure in the Group C era of endurance racing, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Sports- car Championship twice apiece. 962s also dominated the All Japan Sports Prototype Cham- pionship five years running. This one, decked out in teal Leyton House livery, finished fourth overall at Le Mans in '87 and eighth in '88, leaving it somewhat more "accessible" than more decorated examples. It's expected to bring in $1-1.25 million. Last but not least is a '73 Car- rera 2.7 RS Lightweight, one of the most sought-after 911s. On- ly 200 or so were made, and this one's had only four owners over the course of its history. It's an- ticipated to fetch $1-1.2 million. A trio of million-dollar Porsches head to auction 1987 Porsche 962C 1979 Porsche 935 1973 Porsche Carrera