Bentley Continental Flying Spur

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur, produced from 2005 to 2013, is a four-door luxury saloon extending the Continental GT’s performance and craftsmanship into a spacious sedan format. Early production occurred at Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany, due to capacity constraints at Bentley’s Crewe facility, before full production returned to Crewe in 2007. The introduction of the Flying Spur Speed in 2008 brought the world’s fastest production saloon at the time, achieving a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

Total Production: Exact figures are not publicly available; however, in its first full year, deliveries exceeded 4,000 units, underscoring its popularity in the luxury sedan market. Features Include: Engine: 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12; standard output of 560 PS (552 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque from 1,600 to 6,100 rpm; enhanced to 610 PS (602 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) in the Speed variant introduced in 2008 | Drivetrain: Permanent all-wheel drive with a Torsen differential, enhancing traction and handling across various conditions | Transmission: ZF 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode, ensuring responsive and smooth gear changes | Suspension: Adaptive air suspension with Continuous Damping Control (CDC), allowing adjustment to balance ride comfort and dynamic handling needs | Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes equipped with ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist, providing superior stopping power | Wheels and Tyres: Standard 19-inch alloy wheels, with optional 20-inch wheels available for enhanced performance and aesthetics | Performance: Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 195 mph; the Speed variant achieves 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph, making it one of the fastest luxury saloons of its time | Dimensions: Length 5,290 mm (208.3 inches); Width 1,910 mm (75.2 inches); Height 1,479 mm (58.2 inches); Wheelbase 3,065 mm (120.7 inches) | Weight: Curb weight approximately 2,475 kg (5,456 lbs) | Fuel Consumption: Combined 16.6 liters/100 km (14.2 mpg US)