New Bentley Flying Spur Speed revealed

Bentley has revealed the new Flying Spur Speed as a more performance-focused version of the carmaker’s luxury sedan. It sits above the V8-powered Flying Spur S and is a direct replacement for the standard W12-powered Flying Spur which went out of production in May.

It also marks the return of the Speed tag to the Flying Spur range after skipping an entire generation. It features cosmetic and mechanical tweaks to distinguish it from the regular model. 

• Bentley Flying Spur Speed gets cosmetic tweaks 
• Bentley’s dynamic ride system as standard 
• Has a claimed top speed of over 330kph

Bentley Flying Spur Speed: exterior and interior 

On the outside, the Flying Spur Speed features similar styling cues as found on the carmaker’s other Speed models. Its front grille, headlights, tail-lights and the 22-inch wheels are all finished with a dark tint. Bentley also says that the fuel and oil caps are now ‘jeweled’. To reduce weight and improve aerodynamics, buyers can equip a styling specification that adds a carbon fibre front splitter, bootlid spoiler, rear diffuser and side skirts.

Inside, the Speed features Dinamica fabric throughout and the instrument cluster now has revised graphics. The cabin also features sportier looking pedals, Speed badging on the seats and illuminated door sills. 

Bentley Flying Spur Speed: mechanical details 

Powering the Flying Spur Speed is the 6.0-litre W12 engine that makes 635hp and 900Nm of torque. Bentley says that it can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in 3.8 seconds, and can go all the way to 333kph. 

Power is managed by the ZF eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that's also used in the Bentley Continental GT and primarily delivered to the rear-axle. Active four-wheel drive means power is sent to the front wheels when needed. 

Other systems included as standard are electronic all-wheel steering, Bentley’s dynamic ride system and torque-vectoring, all of which help to improve ride quality and enhance agility. The stopping power is taken care of by the same 420mm iron brakes as the Continental GT – the largest to be fitted to a production car in the world. 

The unveiling of the Flying Spur Speed completes the Flying Spur model range, and it now mirrors the existing Continental GT.