Bentley Motors has pulled the covers off the Bentayga X Concept at the iconic FAT Ice Race in Zell am See, revealing its most extreme vision yet for the luxury SUV. Built to explore the limits of Bentayga’s off-road potential, the concept also marks the beginning of a new multi-year partnership between Bentley and FAT International.
While the Bentayga lineup already spans high-performance (Speed) and ultra-luxury (Extended Wheelbase), the Bentayga X Concept focuses squarely on enhanced off-road capability, without abandoning Bentley’s signature power and presence.
The Bentayga X Concept is based on the Bentayga Speed, retaining its formidable 650 PS 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, paired with permanent all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Air suspension and Bentley Dynamic Ride, the brand’s 48-volt active anti-roll system, remain, but the hardware around them has been radically reworked.
The most obvious changes come in the stance. The concept rides on forged single-piece 22-inch wheels developed with Brixton, wrapped in large-profile off-road tyres. Track width has been increased by 120 mm, while ride height jumps by 55 mm, unlocking significantly more suspension travel and ground clearance. Wheel arches have been pushed 40 mm outward to accommodate the wider setup. The result? A wading depth exceeding 550 mm and ground clearance just shy of 310 mm — numbers that put the Bentayga X into serious off-road territory.
The exterior has been kept intentionally purposeful. Roof-mounted storage and four auxiliary spotlights hint at long-range adventure, while the concept’s roof rack even carries a Bambino-size electric go-kart, as used in the FAT Karting League, to demonstrate added cargo capability. With these additions, the overall height stretches to 2.49 metres. At the rear, the Akrapovič titanium sports exhaust remains a visual and auditory centerpiece, while twin front towing eyes reinforce the concept’s rugged intent.
The Bentayga X Concept headlines Bentley’s major presence at the FAT Ice Race, an event that blends motorsport, culture, and rare machinery on frozen ground. Bentley’s involvement kicks off a broader collaboration with FAT International, including appearances at the upcoming FAT Ice Race in Big Sky, Montana, and a 24-hour takeover of FAT Mankei in Austria later this year.
Sharing the spotlight are some of Bentley’s boldest current machines: Travis Pastrana’s uniquely liveried Continental Supersports, fresh from its Dubai debut, the newly announced Continental GTC S, and a global on-ice debut for the Continental GT S coupé. Also present are a Bentayga Speed and the Speed Six Continuation Series Car Zero from Mulliner.
On the ice, car culture heavyweight Chris Harris will pilot the Bentayga Speed in the Skijöring event, towing Norwegian freestyle skier Hedvig Wessel. French racing driver Laura Villars will take the wheel of the Continental GT S, while Bentley Heritage Collection head Mike Sayer drives the Speed Six.
FAT International’s roots trace back to its legendary 1994 overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Dauer 962 LM. Today, the brand focuses on culture-driven automotive experiences, fashion, and grassroots motorsport through initiatives like the FAT Karting League, which features electric karts engineered with F1-level precision.
With the Bentayga X Concept, Bentley signals it’s listening closely to enthusiasts, and seriously considering a future Bentayga that’s as comfortable crossing rivers as it is crossing continents.
