Bentley has revealed its new, fourth-generation Flying Spur saloon, described as nothing less than a ‘four-door supercar’.
Launched in high-performance Speed specification, the 2024 Flying Spur certainly has the vital statistics to back up Bentley’s bold claim.Â
Indeed, the new Flying Spur becomes the most powerful saloon in Bentley’s 105-year history, with a total of 782hp.
Sharing a plug-in hybrid powertrain with the latest Continental GT also means the new Flying Spur Speed can drive silently on electric power alone.
A four-door Bentley supercar
Powering the Flying Spur Speed is a 600hp twin-turbocharged V8, bolstered by a 190hp electric motor. Their combined efforts reach the wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, resulting in 782hp and 738lb ft of torque.
This makes for a 147hp increase versus the old W12-powered Flying Spur: good for 0-62mph in just 3.5 seconds.Â
The Flying Spur Speed’s 25.9kWh battery allows it to run in pure electric mode for up to 47 miles, reaching speeds of 87mph. It also means CO2 emissions of just 33g/km in the official WLTP test.
With its batteries fully charged and fuel tank brimmed, the Flying Spur Speed can potentially cover up 515 miles. Perfect for a luxurious, trans-continental adventure…
The sound of progress
Bentley’s Performance Active Chassis comes as standard on the Speed, featuring twin-valve suspension dampers to boost comfort and tighten body control when required. All-wheel steering and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential are included, too.
Although the new Flying Spur shares a platform with its predecessor, Bentley has given it a fresh look. The Speed gains a bespoke front grille and rear diffuser, with the option of exposed carbon fibre trim.
Interior changes include redesigned seats with 3D diamond quilting, along with a new ‘Dark Chrome’ specification for the metal detailing.
Audiophiles can choose from three different sound systems, starting with a 10-speaker 650w setup. A 1,500w 16-speaker system with illuminated speaker grilles is next on the list, aimed at ‘lifestyle-oriented customers’.
A Naim 2,200w, 19-speaker audio system with ‘Active Bass Transducers’ built into the front seats is the ultimate audio option.
This time it’s personal
Personalisation will play an important part in Flying Spur ownership, with customers offered a standard range of 101 paint colours. However, this can be expanded almost infinitely thanks to bespoke paint matching.Â
Interior leather colour combinations run to more than 700 choices, plus there are eight varieties of wood veneer.
The Bentley configurator is now live, so customers can plan their perfect Flying Spur – with tens of billions of possible outcomes.Â
Prices have not been confirmed yet, but delivery of the first completed cars is expected by the end of this year.
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