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Bentley Flying Spur III 4.0 V8 (550 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)
III Overview:
Bentley Flying Spur (III). With 770 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2330 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 4.1 s). The top speed reaches 318 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 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The V8 offers a compelling blend of potent performance and a more engaging, agile character than the W12, accompanied by a satisfying V8 soundtrack and responsive power delivery.
Fuel Economy
While still a powerful luxury sedan, the V8 provides a noticeable improvement in fuel economy compared to the W12, making it a more practical choice for some, with a combined 11.6 l/100 km.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship in the interior
- • Exceptional performance across all engine options
- • Supreme ride comfort and refinement
- • Advanced technology and connectivity features
- • Distinctive and elegant design with strong road presence
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and significant running costs
- • Substantial fuel consumption, especially for the W12 engine
- • Large dimensions can be challenging in urban environments and for parking
- • Limited practicality for cargo compared to some larger rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 2019 - 2024).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Flying Spur |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (550 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2020 |
| End of production: | 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 550 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 137.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 770 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CVDA More details about the engine CVDA |
| Engine displacement: | 3996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 20 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 16.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 318 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 236.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3 kg/Nm, 330.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2330 |
| Max. weight: | 2980 |
| Max load: | 650 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5316 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2013 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Height: | 1483 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3194 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2013 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2220 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | DCT |
| 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 |
| Wheel rims size | 20; 21; 22 |
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