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Bentley Flying Spur II 4.0 V8 (500 Hp)
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 Overview:
Bentley Flying Spur (II). 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 (500 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The V8 offers strong, responsive performance with a more sporting character than the W12, yet still provides ample power for all driving situations. It feels lighter and more agile.
Fuel Economy
Significantly more fuel-efficient than the W12, making it a more sensible choice for daily driving without sacrificing much in terms of performance. Still a thirsty engine, but comparatively better.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship in the interior.
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement.
- • Powerful and smooth engine options (W12 and V8).
- • Impressive high-speed stability and composure.
- • Strong road presence and prestige.
Cons:
- • Very high purchase price and significant depreciation.
- • Substantial running costs, especially fuel and maintenance.
- • Large dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging.
- • Steering can feel somewhat detached compared to sportier rivals.
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested (common for ultra-luxury cars).
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Flying Spur |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 V8 (500 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4-5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 500 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 125.2 Hp/l [4mm more] |
| Torque: | 660 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CMMC, CYCB More details about the engine CMMC, CYCB |
| 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: | 15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 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: | 4.9 kg/Hp, 206.2 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 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5299 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Width: | 1976 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3066 mm mm [1mm more] |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 275/45 ZR19; 275/40 ZR20; 275/35 ZR21 |
| Wheel rims size | 9.5J x 20; 9.5J x 21 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
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