Bentley Flying Spur Sedan (3rd Gen)
Product Overview
Built on Volkswagen Group's MSB platform, the 3rd gen Flying Spur is decidedly more sporty and refined. It debuts with all-wheel steering and Dynamic Ride as well as a range of the latest luxury features and technologies that Bentley has to offer.
Since the discontinuation of the Muslanne powered by the company's storied 6 3/4-litre V8 in 2020, the 3rd-gen Bentley Flying Spur has become the flagship luxury sedan of the iconic marque.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Gorgeous V8
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent ride quality
- Excellent cabin tech
- Gorgeous interior
Cons
- Lack of storage space
- Lackluster tech
- Not the most practical
- Not as powerful as the W12
- More expensive than the W12
- No Android Auto
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Specifications
Variants:
V8
W12
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
420 L / 14.83 cu ft
Construction
Body Style
Full-size luxury sedan
Platform
Volkswagen MSB
Dimensions
Size | Height
1484 mm
Size | Length
5316 mm
Size | Width
1987 mm
W12Weight
2437 kg
Wheelbase
3194 mm
Performance
W12Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.8 sec
V8Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
Fuel Economy
14.8 L / 100 km, 19.1 mpg
Top Speed
333 km/h
Powertrain
W12Engine | Displacement
6.0 L
V8Engine | Displacement
4.0 L
Engine | Power
6.0 L W12, 4.0 L V8
W12Engine | Power
626 hp @ 5000 - 6000 rpm
V8Engine | Power
542 hp
W12Engine | Torque
900 Nm @ 1350 - 4500 rpm
V8Engine | Torque
770 Nm
Fuel Capacity
90 L / 23.78 gal
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Production
V8Availability
2020-10
Debut
2019-06
Made In
UK
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Sentiment Score 77%Despite the pretensions of Mercedes and BMW, the Bentley Flying Spur has few natural size/price rivals. The Spur has its own mildly modified version of the 626bhp 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine introduced with the Bentayga SUV. Our test car was a special edition, an early Spur with the £37,000 First Edition pack that throws in just about every important Bentley add-on.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful twin-turbo W12 engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
autocar[2]
Sentiment Score 82%The latest Bentley Flying Spur V8 is the third generation of Bentley’s saloon. It is based on the MSB platform developed for the Volkswagen Group (of which Bentley is a part) by Porsche. Power is ‘only’ 542bhp and torque a mere 568lb ft (rather than the 664lb ft of the W12) but it has 107kg lighter kerb weight to move around.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent ride quality
Cons
- Noisy at high revs
- Not as powerful as the W12
autoexpress[3]
Sentiment Score 88%The cabin is as luxurious as you'd expect, with deep carpets, soft leather and beautifully finished trim. A huge 12.3-inch touchscreen display houses functionality for navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio and Apple CarPlay. The standard audio system offers 10 speakers with 650 watts, although you can upgrade to either a B&O 16 speaker set-up.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Best-in-class infotainment system
- Excellent cabin tech
Cons
- Lack of storage space
autoexpress[4]
Sentiment Score 92%The third-generation Flying Spur is perhaps the most elegant-looking Bentley in the current line-up. Key to its suave appearance are its new proportions. Bentley has added 130mm to the Flying Spur's wheelbase – now 3,194mm. The only engine offered currently is its mighty 6.0-litre W12.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent ride quality
Cons
- Not the most practical
autoexpress[5]
Sentiment Score 84%The £153,900 Flying Spur V8 is a tasty £14,400 less than the W12. The 4.0-litre engine is a familiar one from within the VW Group. It's found in everything from the Lamborghini Urus to the Audi RS 6 Avant. Bentley says 0-62mph takes 4.1 seconds in the V8.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful V8
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- More expensive than the W12
cnet[6]
Sentiment Score 84%Bentley's new Flying Spur is striking and dynamic without any cues that shout for your attention. On the inside, things are a bit more familiar -- traditional, even -- with the usual Bentley quilted leather. Up front, the infotainment system is functional and clean, offering most of the modern features.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lackluster tech
- No Android Auto
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Bentley Flying Spur 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bentley/continental-gt/first-drives/bentley-flying-spur-2020-uk-review. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
2. ^ Bentley Flying Spur V8 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bentley/flying-spur/first-drives/bentley-flying-spur-v8-2021-uk-review. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
3. ^ Bentley Flying Spur review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bentley/flying-spur. 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
4. ^ New Bentley Flying Spur 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bentley/flying-spur/107381/new-bentley-flying-spur-2020-review. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ New Bentley Flying Spur V8 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bentley/flying-spur/87326/new-bentley-flying-spur-v8-2021-review. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ 2020 Bentley Flying Spur review: A truly sublime sedan. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-bentley-flying-spur-review/. 2020-04-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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