The new Flying Spur, Bentley’s most powerful four-door model ever, will make its global debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March. According to Bentley, the Flying Spur offers ‘a new blend of effortless driveability, exquisite luxury and craftsmanship’ and comes with state-of-the-art technology.

“Bentley’s new Flying Spur is the ultimate luxury performance sedan. Our engineers have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Flying Spur is the perfect combination of power, comfort, refinement and hand-crafted quality. Fitted with the very latest technology, the new Flying Spur is equipped both for business and relaxation whilst remaining a car to enjoy from behind the wheel.” said Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber.

New Bentley Flying Spur – Specifications and Features

Engine Capability

The Bentley Flying spur is fitted with a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine that is mated to a ZF eight-speed gearbox and delivers 456kW at 6000rpm with a maximum torque figure of 800Nm from 2000rpm. The Flying Spur sprints from zero to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 322km/h.

Combined fuel consumption is rated at 14.7 l/100km, with a CO2 emissions figure of 343g/km. The Flying Spur features all-wheel drive with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split for enhanced handling in all road and weather conditions.

Interior Styling Features

The all-new Bentley Flying Spur features sleek and elegant styling that includes softer and more durable seats trimmed in natural premium quality leather, available in 12 different colours and can be adjusted in 14 ways.

The cabin is finished in wood veneer and the grab handles, armrests and parts of the front console are carried over from the previous generation. The roof lining and pillars are also trimmed in natural leather, while layers of supple foam are applied to all tactile surfaces beneath the hide, harmonising the touch and feel of all areas of the cabin. The wood is cured for 72 hours and clear-lacquered to enhance its natural beauty.

Rear passengers will enjoy the Multi Media Specification with Wi Fi connectivity, wireless headphones and two 10-inch displays. The Rear Seat Entertainment suite also includes a new hand held Touch Screen Remote which controls entertainment, connectivity and how comfortable the seats should be. The audio system comprises of an eight-channel, eight-speaker system, with the 1100W Naim for Bentley available as an option.

Exterior Styling Features

The new body structure includes reinforcement to the B-posts, sills and front crossmemebers together with deformable components in the floorplan for optimal load transfer. It also has a lower and sharper appearance with new rear lights and a longer boot and a more swept side profile.

The bonnet, constructed in aluminium, includes reinforced panels and deformation elements to help improve pedestrian impact performance. The front fenders have a new wing vent with a classy Bentley ‘B’ badge and the LED daytime running lights, dipped headlights and taillights personify the front and rear profiles.

The Flying Spur also comes in a range of 17 standard exterior paint colours and a new 19-inch Classic wheel is fitted exclusively in either bright painted or diamond turned finish. The new design combines a wider range of 20-inch five spoke, 21-inch six-spoke and 21-inch ten-spoke wheels available as cost options. Drilled alloy foot pedals, a knurled sports gear lever, jewel filler cap and 21 two-piece five spoke alloy wheels in painted or polished finish complete the Mulliner suite of options.