Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Bentley Flying Spur II (facelift 2015) 4.0 V8 (507 Hp) AWD Automatic
Overall Rating
Bentley Flying Spur:
The Bentley Flying Spur, known as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur before 2013, is a full-sized luxury car produced by Bentley Motors Limited since 2005. It is the four-door saloon variant of the Bentley Continental GT two-door coupé.
The Flying Spur is assembled by hand at Bentley's factory in Crewe, England. Briefly, due to lack of capacity at the Crewe factory upon the car's introduction, 1,358 units of the first generation Flying Spur destined for markets other than the United States and United Kingdom were built at parent-company Volkswagen's Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany. This arrangement ended in early 2007, when all assembly works reverted to Crewe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2015) Overview:
Bentley Flying Spur (II (facelift 2015)). With 660 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2425 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 295 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 V8 (507 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A very capable entry-level engine, providing smooth, powerful acceleration and ample performance for all driving scenarios. It's refined and responsive, embodying Bentley's luxury ethos.
Fuel Economy
The most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, offering the best balance between performance and running costs for the Flying Spur.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
- • Powerful W12 and V8 engine options
- • All-wheel drive for confident handling
- • Prestigious brand image and exclusivity
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and running costs
- • Significant fuel consumption, especially with W12 engines
- • Large dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Complex engineering may lead to higher maintenance expenses
- • Limited rear headroom for very tall passengers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2014 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Flying Spur |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (507 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4-5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 507 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 127 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 660 Nm @ 1700 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CYCA More details about the engine CYCA |
| Engine displacement: | 3993 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 18.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 295 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.8 kg/Hp, 209.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.7 kg/Nm, 272.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2425 |
| Max. weight: | 2972 |
| Max load: | 547 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 442 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5299 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1976 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3066 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2208 mm |
| Front track: | 1643 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1642 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 275/45 ZR19; 275/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR21 |
| Wheel rims size | 19; 20; 21 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
Is the Bentley Flying Spur worth every penny? Give us your honest ROI.