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Bentley Flying Spur II Sedan (2013-2019)

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Product Overview

Bentley Flying Spur II is full-size luxury sedan in production from 2013 to 2019. It is available with twin-turbocharged V8 and W12 engines that displace from 4.0L to 6.0L.
Owners will probably enjoy the powerful W12 in the W12 S the most. In fact, for the latter half of its life cycle, the Flying Spur W12 S was the only sedan powered by a W12 engine on the market. Originally introduced by VW to fit into the D2 A8's small engine bay intended to fit a V8, this iteration of W12 engine, aided by two turbos, was able to release up to 635 hp.
Bentley has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Bentley Flying Spur II comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. However, the vehicle still suffers from poor weight distribution.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Down to 4.5s 0-100kph time
  • Up to awe-inspiring 635hp of power and tremendous 820Nm of torque
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Superb handling
    • Excellent infotainment system
    • Gorgeous interior
    Cons
    • Lacklustre rear comfort
    • Not the most refined
    • Not as powerful as the W12
    • Slightly clunky steering
    • Pricier than W12
    • No automatic gearbox
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    Specifications

    V8 500 hpV8 507 hpW12 616hpW12 625 hpV8 SW12 S

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft475 L / 16.8 cu-ft475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity19.0 L / 20.1 qt18.5 L / 19.5 qt19.0 L / 20.1 qt20.0 L / 21.1 qt18.5 L / 19.5 qt20.0 L / 21.1 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity12.5 L / 13.2 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt
    Fuel Capacity90.0 L / 23.8 gal
    Payload547 kg / 1206 lbs547 kg / 1206 lbs497 kg / 1096 lbs497 kg / 1096 lbs555 kg / 1224 lbs497 kg / 1096 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearVentilated discs
    Power SteeringElectric Steering
    Suspension | FrontDouble wishbone
    Suspension | RearMulti-link
    Tire Size275/45 ZR19, 275/40 ZR20, 275/35 ZR21
    Turning Circle12.1 m / 39.7 ft

    Construction

    Body Style4-door Sedan

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1488 mm / 58.6 in
    Size | Length5299 mm / 208.6 in5299 mm / 208.6 in5295 mm / 208.5 in5295 mm / 208.5 in5299 mm / 208.6 in5299 mm / 208.6 in
    Size | Width1976 mm / 77.8 in1976 mm / 77.8 in | 2208 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded)1976 mm / 77.8 in1976 mm / 77.8 in | 2208 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded)2207 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror folded)2207 mm / 86.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1984 mm / 78.1 in (mirror folded)
    Track Width | Front1643.0 mm / 64.7 in
    Track Width | Rear1642.0 mm / 64.6 in
    Weight2425.0 kg / 5346.2 lbs2425.0 kg / 5346.2 lbs2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs2417.0 kg / 5328.6 lbs2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs
    Wheel Size9.5J x 20, 9.5J x 2119 in, 20 in, 21 in9.5J x 20, 9.5J x 2119 in, 20 in, 21 in
    Wheelbase3066 mm / 120.7 in3066 mm / 120.7 in3065 mm / 120.7 in3065 mm / 120.7 in3066 mm / 120.7 in3066 mm / 120.7 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.2 sec5.2 sec4.6 sec4.6 sec4.9 sec4.5 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.9 sec4.9 sec4.4 sec4.4 sec4.7 sec4.3 sec
    CO2 Emission254 g/km254 g/km343 g/km332 g/km254 g/km335 g/km
    Coefficient Of Drag0.29
    Fuel Economy10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.6 L/100km / 15.1 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 22.4 L/100km / 10.5 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (combined) | 22.1 L/100km / 10.6 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 22.2 L/100km / 10.6 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed295.0 km/h / 183.3 mph295.0 km/h / 183.3 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph325.0 km/h / 201.9 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
    Emission StandardEuro 6
    EngineCYCACYCACYCACVAACYCADBDB
    Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio9.3:19.3:19.0:19.0:1
    Engine | Displacement4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
    Engine | Power500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 6000 rpm507.0 hp / 378.1 kW @ 6000 rpm616.0 hp / 459.4 kW @ 6000 rpm625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 6000 rpm528.0 hp / 393.7 kW @ 6000 rpm635.0 hp / 473.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output125.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in127.0 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in104.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in132.2 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in105.9 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in90.2 mm / 3.6 in90.2 mm / 3.6 in
    Engine | Torque660 Nm / 486.8 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm660 Nm / 486.8 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm800 Nm / 590.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm820 Nm / 604.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
    Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol W12 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol W12 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engineBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol W12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears8-speed
    Transmission | TypeAutomatic

    Production

    Availability2014 ~ 20152015 ~ 20192013 ~ 20152015 ~ 20192016 ~ 20192016 ~ 2019
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    External Reviews

    autocar[1]

    Reviewer score 83%
    Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
    The Flying Spur bears a strong resemblance to the recently launched and much lauded Continental GT. It’s a handsome beast. More haunchy than the outgoing car and with better-defined muscles front and rear to match its extra performance. It rolls on either 21- or 22-inch wheels (smaller previously) and the design especially benefits from the fact that the new package has moved the front wheels six inches forward.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Gorgeous interior
    • Superb handling
    • Excellent handling
    Cons
    • Lacklustre rear comfort
    • No automatic gearbox

    carmagazine[2]

    Reviewer score 63%
    Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
    The Flying Spur takes the now familiar four-headlamp front end and adds a new, Marmite-rear with its trapezoidal tail lamps. The cabin itself is beautiful: rich, dark wood, chrome details on every vent, switch, handle and ridge, with cream quilted leather on the seats. While lovely, the cabin's hardly seductive or as sumptuous as the £150k base price would have you think.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Gorgeous interior
    • Impressive handling
    Cons
    • Slightly clunky steering
    • Ungainly shift paddles

    carmagazine[3]

    Reviewer score 84%
    Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
    The 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has been fitted to the Flying Spur to attract not only new buyers to the brand, but also due to tax laws in foreign markets. China is Bentley's second biggest market behind the US, but even in the States, sales have been split evenly between it and the W12. The V8 is more efficient, of course, helped by cylinder deactivation – 25.9mpg plays 19mpg (gulp) – and it's 0.7 sec slower from 0-62mph, but its 5.0sec time isn't exactly hanging around.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Powerful V8
    • Fantastic looks
    Cons
    • Not as powerful as the W12
    • Pricier than W12

    carmagazine[4]

    Reviewer score 88%
    Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
    All-wheel electric steering allows the big car to pivot like a much smaller one. The body is superformed aluminium, which sharpens cut lines and improves surfacing. On the motorway or in town, there is no quieter or more refined car than a Flying Spur, except Rolls-Royce's double-the-money Phantom.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Gorgeous looks
    • Comfortable to drive
    • Excellent infotainment system
    Cons
    • Not the most refined

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    References

    1. ^ Bentley Flying Spur 2019 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bentley/flying-spur/first-drives/bentley-flying-spur-2019-review. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
    2. ^ Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner (2013) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/bentley/bentley-flying-spur-mulliner-2013-review/. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
    3. ^ Bentley Flying Spur V8 (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/bentley/bentley-flying-spur-v8-2014-review/. 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
    4. ^ Bentley Flying Spur review: heavy hitter. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/bentley/flying-spur-saloon/. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2022-02-12.

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