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Bentley Flying Spur III 6.0 W12 (635 Hp) AWD Automatic
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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 900 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2437 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 3.8 s). The top speed reaches 333 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.
6.0 W12 (635 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The legendary W12 delivers immense, effortless power and torque, propelling the Flying Spur with astonishing speed and refinement, making it a true grand tourer capable of exhilarating performance.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a twin-turbo W12, fuel consumption is high, reflecting its focus on ultimate performance and luxury rather than efficiency, with a combined 13.3 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(II (facelift 2015): 2016 - 2019).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Flying Spur |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 W12 (635 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| End of production: | 2024 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 635 Hp @ 5000-6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 106.7 Hp/l [17mm more] |
| Torque: | 900 Nm @ 1350-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | DDB More details about the engine DDB |
| Engine displacement: | 5950 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.8 l |
| Coolant: | 17 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.5 mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 24.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 15.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 18.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 333 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.8 kg/Hp, 260.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.7 kg/Nm, 369.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2437 |
| Max. weight: | 3000 |
| Max load: | 563 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5316 mm [17mm more] |
| Width: | 1987 mm [3mm more] |
| Height: | 1484 mm [4mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3194 mm [128mm more] |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 420x40 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 380x30 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 21; 22 |
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