Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley Continental Flying Spur – Overview

Bentley are known for its superb luxurious brand and build quality with a smidge of rugged strength when it comes to power. It balances the sophisticated craftsmanship and the performances of the vehicle that separates Bentley from its competitor, Rolls Royce.

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur comes with 2 variants, the 4.0-litre V8, and the 6.0-litre W16 with 4.0-litre priced at RM 1.8 million after tax, and price of the 6.0-litre W16 are still yet to be confirmed. Though, with what the Bentley Continental Flying Spur offers, it is a bargain compare to the Rolls Royce Ghost with a starting price tag of RM 3.03 million to RM 3.72 million.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Exterior

It is not as big as the full on limousine of Bentley Mulsanne, but it is still bigger and longer compared to the Bentley Continental GT. The effort of the redesigning the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is heavily revamped and now it stands out on its own compared to its predecessor where it looks just a 4-door Continental GT.

Creases from the sides of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur are looking so crisps and sharp, and they did not neglect the hunches that flares out from the side profile that gives it the presence of a luxurious limousine. Though through all the effort of differentiation, it is one of the least conspicuous of all Bentley and far more likely to cruise through traffic without drawing too much attention.

One of the biggest standout is the new ‘Flying B’ logo that you’re able to reveal or conceal right in front of the edge of the hood of the car. The front of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur is dominated by the vertical vane matrix grille that pays tribute to the Bentley in the late 1950s’. 

Also, the LED matrix headlamps are fitted with Swarovski Crystal in it and when there are oncoming vehicle approaching at night, the vehicles automatically deactivates appropriate sections of the LED to avoid glaring approaching drivers. 

Moving on to the back of the car, you’ll see the large ovular-shaped signature exhaust pipes from Bentley with real quad exhaust inside and with the crease that separates the Bentley logo and “Bentley” word. Soft-closing doors are standard in the Bentley Continental Flying Spur with the tailgate equipped with automated opening function by a press of the “B” on the Bentley logo.  

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Interior

The intricate details of a perfect craftsmanship is presented to you while entering the cabin of the rear passenger seats of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Hand-stitched leather from door panels, right up to the passenger seats, and a refrigerator for your ‘Du Soliste a l'Orchestre’ (one of the most expensive champagne) with 2 cup holders in between.

Additionally, in front of the rear passenger are 2 large infotainment screens that are detachable. These infotainment screens provide information of the sat-nav for the rear passenger, while the touch screen remote control gives passenger control of the rear cabin environment such as the air flow, massaging seats, blinds, etc.

While for the driver and passenger, the floating center console that are inspired by the Bentley wing marques, comes with multiple buttons that are finished with chrome on the side of the panels. Above the center console lies the air vents that are capped with knurling effect. 

Infotainment in the front is a 12.3 inches wide screen that can be flipped into analogue dials for digital detoxification and if one wants get rid of it entirely, a press of a button will turn both the analogue and digital screen into a wooden-finished dash that blends in with the remaining dashboard.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Features

For both the driver and passenger, they are blessed with a 12.3’ touchscreen central display that presents all the information that they need, this central display infotainment system comes with Apple Carplay. While directly in front of the driver, you’ll get a digital instruments that presents the important information on day-to-day driving.

The newly designed Touch-Screen Remote for the Bentley Continental Flying Spur allows the rear seat passengers to stay connected with the front cabin by enabling them to obtain information such as navigation system. The remote control allows seat adjustments with massaging functions, ambient lightings, window blinds, and air flow.

As for the audio systems, it comes with 10 speakers with 650 watts, and 11 amplifying channel. If you’re one with the music, there are optional upgrade to Bang and Olufsen sound system, and if money is no object, best option would be the sound systems by Naim that comes with 19 speakers, 2 shakers, 2200 watts, and 20 channel amplifier.

When it comes to safety, Bentley Continental Flying Spur is no slouch either, this car comes standard equipped with a reverse camera with graphic representation, 360 degree top view camera, blind spot warning, traffic sign recognition, pedestrian warning, and more. It also have park assists function to help with for a car with its sheer size. Moreover, it provides an exit warning system that reminds you to not open the door when there are incoming objects.

Meanwhile, the abnormality is that a system can be found standard in the Toyota are optional in the Bentley Continental Flying Spur which is the Adaptive Cruise Control, with Stop and Go, and traffic jam monitoring system. Additionally, heads up displays and Bentley GPS tracking system are also comes optional for the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Powertrain 

In the heart of the beast, it is fitted with a 6.0-litre W12 engine that develops a whopping 626 bhp, 900Nm of torque, propelling the Bentley Continental Flying Spur to 3.8 seconds from 0 – 100 km/h – and on to the top speed of 333 km/h. The transmission is paired with a dual-clutch transmission that helps with the powerful torque delivery and seamless transition between gears that provides the ultimate comfort ride. 

Unfortunately, dual-clutch transmission are known for performance vehicle, hence during congested traffic, the dual-clutch transmission are found to be clunky. One of the unique points of Bentley Continental Flying Spur is that it is able to balance between both performance and comfort. The power are delivered to all four wheels and with rear wheel steering that assists in maneuvering. 

In tight and small city roads where the rear wheel will rotate opposite from the front while turning, and when it comes to a road where you can be playful, the rear wheel will rotate the same direction of the front wheel to assist with the handling.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Fuel Economy

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Driving Performance

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0-litre W16 engine 626 bhp and 900 Nm of torque can accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. The top speed will reach to 333 km/h.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Ride Comfort

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Conclusion