Flying Spur Bentley Flying Spur (D1)

[LaArtist]

God damn i love that purple color, i would order my Huayra in that color.. White seats, black aluminum..purple accents..

 

[Merc1]

Still looks really big and expensive.

M

 

[Monster]

Still looks really big and expensive.

M

Still looks hideous to me, the front end looks unfinished, while the rear styling looks too contrived.

 

[klier]

Still looks hideous to me, the front end looks unfinished, while the rear styling looks too contrived.

Agreed. I try to give credit where credit is due these days...but this just blows my mind. I think it's just mindblowingly ugly. Particularly the rear. Holy cow!!!

 

[Rainer271]

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[Wolfgang]

Lighter next-gen Bentley Continental to use 2016 Porsche Panamera platform

The next generation Bentley Continental will reportedly ride on the MSB platform that will also underpin the all-new Porsche Panamera.

According to a Volkswagen Group insider cited by Autocar, the Bentley Continental will make the switch from Phaeton's aging D1 platform to the Porsche-developed MSB architecture which will also underpin the second generation Panamera due in 2016. Thanks to an extensive use of aluminum, the new Continental should come with a significant weight loss as well as with a more balanced weight distribution which will greatly improve driving characteristics.

It is believed the MSB platform will also form the basis of the next-gen Flying Spur which is set to become more spacious and luxurious but without gaining too much weight despite an increase in the level of equipment offered.

Chances are both the new Continental and Flying Spur will be available with Porsche's all-new V8 gasoline engine which will also be tweaked for future sportier Continental derivatives.

Scheduled to go on sale by mid-2017, the next generation Bentley Continental could be revealed in the second half of 2016.

Source: WCF

 

[Rainer271]

Bentley Flying Spur gets new range of Mulliner features

Bentley Flying Spur by Mulliner

Bentley is making the Flying Spur even more lavish by introducing a series of Mulliner luxury goodies.

In a bid to please even the most demanding high-end customers, Bentley’s in-house coach-building division has prepared a Mulliner Refrigerated Bottle Cooler for rear-seat passengers. It takes 15 hours to complete and offers storage for a champagne bottle, two bespoke champagne flutes, and a bottle stopper. The frosted glass with bright chrome detailing is an elegant touch and when the bottle cooler is not in use you can reinstate the central seat.

For the first time in a Flying Spur, Bentley is offering a painted veneer finish that will complement the rest of the cabin. It’s initially hand-sanded before being lacquered, painted, and ultimately polished with lamb’s wool to obtain a mirror-like look.

Moving on, Mulliner has reshaped the interior rear door panels to make room for hallmarked silver atomizers that hold perfume to refresh the passengers sitting in the back.

The Bentley Flying Spur can now be had with a hide-trimmed stowage box incorporated in the center console. It comes bundled with a watch holder and also has an area to securely carry items like coins or cufflinks.

Lastly, Mulliner’s Signature Quilt Pattern can now be applied onto the center console, door panels, and on the seat bolsters to boost visual appeal.

Source: Bentley / Worldcarfans

 

[Rainer271]

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S debuts in Geneva with extra punch

Bentley is showcasing at the ongoing Geneva Motor Show the Flying Spur V8 in the newly added S specification.

The people from Crewe have a lot to show these days in Geneva as aside from the facelifted Mulsanne range and the one-off Grand Limousine Mulliner, they also have a new member of the Flying Spur family. It’s a hotter “S” version that uses an evolution of the biturbo V8 4.0-liter engine now packing 521 horsepower (388 kilowatts) and 502 pound-feet (680 newton meters).

The stronger engine helps the car complete the journey to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.9 seconds which makes it 0.3 seconds quicker than the non-S V8 model. Give it enough room to show its full acceleration potential and the vehicle will be able to reach a maximum speed of 190 mph (306 kph.)

There’s more to the “S” version than just a bump in output as Bentley’s engineers also fiddled with the Electronic Stability Control system to make the car more fun to drive. The suspension has been optimized as well and is now more responsive than before, so handling should be superior compared to the regular Flying Spur V8.

In terms of visual changes, the S model is further distinguished by new 20-inch (optional 21-inch) wheels, a black matrix front grille, and a glossy black rear diffuser. It also brings along some changes inside where there are now piano black wood veneers, special two-tone upholstery, and other similar minor tweaks.

Demonstrating the “sporting side of luxury”, the Bentley Flying Spur V8 S will start reaching customers in the summer.

Source: Worldcarfans

 

[SDNR]

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Still looks hideous to me, the front end looks unfinished, while the rear styling looks too contrived.

For me it is the rear that lets it down the most. I'm also continually irritated by the front overhang .....it's not proper Bentley DNA.

If it resembled the concept drawings more closely, I would have a much more favourable opinion of it.

 

[Rainer271]

New Flying Spur W12 S is the first four-door Bentley to top 200 MPH

Bentley revealed a new range-topper for the Flying Spur range dubbed the W12 S which is also the fastest four-door model that came out of Crewe-based factory.

The twin-turbo 6.0-litre W12 engine has been updated to offer 635 PS (626hp), up from 625 PS, and torque from 800Nm to 820Nm (605lb-ft), available from just 2,000rpm.

This power increase allows the new Flying SpurW12 S to achieve a 202mph (325km/h) top speed, making it not only the fastest four-door Bentley but also the first one to exceed the 200mph mark. 0-60mph comes in 4.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.5 sec).

As with every Bentley these days, power is distributed to all four wheels with a 40:60 front-rear torque split while the suspension has been updated with specific damper and stability control calibrations, without compromising the Flying Spur’s refined ride. Optional carbon ceramic brakes are also available.

The exterior of the fastest Flying Spur you can get now features a number of dark styling cues, including a Beluga gloss radiator grille and light surrounds, a rear diffuser and optional carbon fibre trim pieces. Front and rear lamps now get a dark tint. A set of specific 21inch 7-spoke gloss black wheels are standard, with an also 21inch 5-spoke design available as an option.

“The Flying Spur W12 S is the ultimate luxury performance sedan”, says Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors. “It combines sharper dynamics and an increase in power from our renowned W12 engine with a more assertive exterior and interior design for customers looking for a Flying Spur with extra attitude.”

The cabin gains a unique black engine-spin finish to the fascia and waistrails, W12 S treadplates for the front and rear and a three-spoke steering wheel and knurled gearshift paddles.

The first customer cars are expected to be delivered at the end of the year.

Source: Carscoops

 

[sako97]

My neighbor has a blue W12 and everytime I take a good at it I can't help but think the FWD proportions are actually worse than it's predecessor, the Continental Flying Spur. The A-pillar to front is too stubby and the D-pillar to rear end is unnecessary long.

Couple that with a very dated interior.... I have hard understanding why people choose this over the competition.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

I have hard understanding why people choose this over the competition.

I agree.

The Flying Spur is purchased for a few reasons:

• finer materials (woods, leathers, carpets, inlays)
• W12 engine, and
• prestige

 

[Centurion]

There isn't much competition. Only the Ghost is a direct alternative.

Although a Panamera or an S-Class offer comparable comfort and tech, they don't hold a candle to the craftmanship, sense of occasions or finer materials of the Flying Spur.

Sit in Bentley and in an S-Class and you will realise the difference between luxury and premium.

BTW. Does anyone know why VAG persist with the W12 layout?

 

[Merc1]

Sorry, but that doesn't hold water anymore for this car. The S-Class is actually more comfortable and far more modern. There is no real advantage to this car other than the name and the overstuffed (but not as comfortable) seats. Customization is also an edge it has but where is the prestige in car based on an outdated platform shared with a overfed VW, that is also FWD based. Yes this car is nice, but when you take the blinders off it is outdone by the Maybach version or the S-Class easily. Finer materials? Where? Now the Muslanne, that is a where the real Bentley is.

M

 

[Centurion]

Sorry, but that doesn't hold water anymore for this car. The S-Class is actually more comfortable and far more modern. There is no real advantage to this car other than the name and the overstuffed (but not as comfortable) seats. Customization is also an edge it has but where is the prestige in car based on an outdated platform shared with a overfed VW, that is also FWD based. Yes this car is nice, but when you take the blinders off it is outdone by the Maybach version or the S-Class easily. Finer materials? Where? Now the Muslanne, that is a where the real Bentley is.

M

Are the wood veneers in the Maybach version genuine and does the Maybach version use softer leather than the regular S-class. Lastly can it be ordered with lambs wool carpets?

 

[Merc1]

Are the wood veneers in the Maybach version genuine and does the Maybach version use softer leather than the regular S-class. Lastly can it be ordered with lambs wool carpets?

Those things do not make the Bentley a superior car when it is so outdated underneath. You can't run a VW in drag and claim prestige anymore when the S-Class is so superior in so many ways. Yes the wood in the Maybach is real, you can get much thicker carpets in the back, not sure what they are. I've sat in both and the leather is a coin toss between them.

M

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The current Flying Spur is due for replacement in late 2018/early 2019. It will be, as well as the new Continental GT/GTC line of cars due next year, an MSB matrix-based automobile. And this is exceedingly promising.

 

[Centurion]

Those things do not make the Bentley a superior car when it is so outdated underneath. You can't run a VW in drag and claim prestige anymore when the S-Class is so superior in so many ways. Yes the wood in the Maybach is real, you can get much thicker carpets in the back, not sure what they are. I've sat in both and the leather is a coin toss between them.

M

I hope the next flying spur will use audi or porsche tech rather than VW. Even if it does the S-Class will always technologically superior as tech is a big focus for it, the A8 and 7-Series.

However you don't buy a bentley or roller for their gadgets. Similarly no one buys an Hermes bag because it has water proof lining and more pockets than a Michael Kors bag. The Bentley is chosen for its visceral experience. The extensive exterior colours, interior leathers and trim options are a very big deal. You can personalise a car that's good enough for a gift that will last decades. Granted, a few of the buttons are from VW and the tech isn't bleeding edge, but when the interior still has a huge emotional appeal.

I do agree that the Flying Spur is a compromisd Bentley and that the Mulsanne is the real deal.

 

[Merc1]

I hope the next flying spur will use audi or porsche tech rather than VW. Even if it does the S-Class will always technologically superior as tech is a big focus for it, the A8 and 7-Series.

However you don't buy a bentley or roller for their gadgets. Similarly no one buys an Hermes bag because it has water proof lining and more pockets than a Michael Kors bag. The Bentley is chosen for its visceral experience. The extensive exterior colours, interior leathers and trim options are a very big deal. You can personalise a car that's good enough for a gift that will last decades. Granted, a few of the buttons are from VW and the tech isn't bleeding edge, but when the interior still has a huge emotional appeal.

I do agree that the Flying Spur is a compromisd Bentley and that the Mulsanne is the real deal.

I just don't see any of that as an advantage anymore. Paint colors, leathers and woods don't get it for this car anymore. It's a compromised VW based luxury vehicle and that strikes out it's head and shoulders positioning it previously had IMO. Yes it still gives people ooohs and aaahs, but that's about it for those in the know. The situation is even worse when compared the S Cabrio/Coupes to the Continental models IMO.

M