Bentley Flying Spur V8 S unveiled

Bentley has revealed the new Flying Spur V8 S ahead of its public debut scheduled for next month at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new V8 S sits between the V8 and the W12 flagship model and is powered by Bentley’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which is tuned to produce 521bhp and 69.40kgm of torque. The luxury saloon has a top speed of 305.77kph and can go from 0-100kph in 4.6 seconds.

Power is delivered via an all-wheel-drive system with a 40/60 rear-biased torque split. The ‘S’ mode is said to provide a sharper throttle response and additional engine braking from the transmission. Bentley has also revised the suspension, damping and electronic stability control to improve handling.

The V8 S also gets variable displacement technology, which shuts down four of the eight cylinders when cruising, thus reducing fuel consumption.

When it comes to the exterior, the new luxury saloon gets a number of sporty features, including a black radiator grille, rear diffuser, V8 S badging, bespoke tread plates and a choice of 20-inch alloy wheels. Additional sporty elements such as dark-tinted headlights and tail-lights, black gloss ORVM covers and unique black 21-inch Mulliner six-spoke alloy wheels are also available.

The interiors feature piano black wood veneers and a three-spoke sports steering wheel as standard. Customers can control the car’s climate and infotainment systems from the comfort of the rear seats through a touchscreen remote control which can be deployed from the veneered rear centre console at the touch of a button. The model also gets Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity.

When launched, the V8 S is expected to cost more than the regular car.