| The car is similar to the previous flying spur, but the speed version is one of the advanced one. New features are installed which make it fast and easy to maneuver at high speeds. The new Speed spur is an ultimate creation from the English manufacturer. These new features ensure you have a good time driving the Spur in the city. Options include a choice of three 19inch wheel styles and a 20inch wheel and tire package, and the sunroof can be had with a solar panel to power ventilation fans to maintain interior temperature when parked.
Inside, three veneers are available in addition to the standard one, a choice of leather trims for the two steering wheels, and a full length center console turns the car into a four seated but adds electrically adjustable rear seats. The Bentley Speed is made for those who are into fast driving. The car cooling systems ensure the engine temperature to be low in all conditions. Maintenance of the car is bit high as new technology is used. It looks after the overall system and working of the car.
General Data
| Overview |
| Model |
Continental Flying Spur Speed |
| Body Type |
Sedan |
| Number of Doors |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
4 |
| Fuel Capacity |
90 Liters |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
5290 mm |
| Width |
2118 mm |
| Height |
1465 mm |
| Wheelbase |
3065 mm |
| Weight |
| Kerb Weight |
2475 kg |
| Engine |
| Type |
6.0L W12 |
| Number of Cylinders |
12 |
| Displacement |
5998 cc |
| Transmission |
6 Speed, Automatic |
| Max. Power |
610 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Max. Torque |
750Nm @ 1700-5600 rpm |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension |
Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-Link |
| Brake |
| Front |
Ventilated Discs |
| Rear |
Ventilated Discs |
| Steering Type |
Rack & Pinion, Power Assisted |
| Tire Size |
275/30×20 |
Additional features
- 6.0L DOHC 48-valve EFI twin-turbocharged W12 engine w/variable valve timing
- 6-speed automatic transmission w/semi-manual mode
- Electronic differential lock
- All-wheel drive
- Front & rear independent air suspension
- Power Steering
- Front & rear floating caliper disc brakes
- Electronic parking brake
- Twin stainless steel oval tail pipes
- Leather 16-position Power front bucket seats w/memory, ventilation, adjustable heating & lumbar massage
- Rear (3) seat bench -inc: lumbar massage, seat heaters
- Rear center console w/HVAC & lumbar controls
- Front & rear floor mats
- 4-spoke monotone leather trimmed steering wheel
- Adjustable steering wheel
- Steering column mounted gear shift paddles
- Cruise control
- Power windows
- Keyless entry & ignition w/engine start/stop button
- DVD based navigation
- Power open & close trunk
- Universal garage door opener
- 4-zone auto climate control
- Rear window defogger
- Genuine burr walnut veneer trim
- Electro chromic rearview mirror
- Leather & chrome gear shift knob
- 19″ 5-spoke painted alloy sports wheels
- P285/45R19 tires
- Space saver spare wheel & tire
- Power sunroof w/Power sunshade
- Bright chrome matrix grille
- Bi-xenon headlights w/integrated washer jets
- LED tail-lights
- Color-keyed electronically adjustable mirrors w/heating, Power folding & memory function
- Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers
- Power latching doors
Power and performance
The speed version is simply superb. It handles pretty easily at high speeds. Apart from its interiors, the car design is done specifically for speed. The engine is tuned for performance. If you encounter a straight road at any point of time engaging the car in power shifting will result in excellent top whack of 300kmph. The car throttles to the three digit mark in less time. The engine churns out heavy torque of 750NM at 5600RPM. Power shifting on the Spur is handled easily. Aerodynamics of the body of the car plays an important role. The design of the body helps to maintain it on road. The design ensures the car body to be on the road all the time. The W12 engine ensures to return good economy.
On the highway you can have some serious fun as the car travels to the three digit mark in less time. The power plant responsible for that world-beating top speed is VW’s complex twin-turbo W12 engine. It delivers 600 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 553 pound-feet of torque at 1750 rpm. The Flying Spur Speed is distinguished by subtle design cues which emphasize its performance credentials, including dark-tinted radiator and air intake grilles, wider rifled exhaust tail pipes and unique 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Looks and styling
The interiors and exteriors of the car are designed properly to enhance the view of the driver. The speed at which the Bentley can go is usually over 300kmph. In such conditions high quality electronic gadgets are given which are top notch and help in understanding the working of the car. Additions to the 2009 Flying Spur palette include two new hide colors (Linen and Imperial Blue) as well as three new standard exterior paint colors (Havana, White Sand and Onyx). Four unique duo-tone paint combinations (Havana, Dark Sapphire, Onyx and Midnight Emerald) are available for the first time on the Continental family. These new additions are perfect when it comes to looks of the spur.
All the features which are given are created according to luxury in mind. The speed version is not much different from the original spur version. Yes, color options are available which can give you good view of the cabin. The cabin of the car is ultimately designed. There is no sign of a sports car in making. The interiors are perfectly designed according to luxury specifications. The luxurious ride is softened by computer controlled air springs, adjustable dampers, and a retuned suspension that delivers a ride that is both luxurious and sporty.
The electronics in the car have a top notch touch which shows the richness of the brand. Bentley is a fine brand which has given one of the best cars in the world. Their style and design are different and thats what makes them different from others. Apart from the engine whose power is the W12, the car does have best in its class interiors. The best selection out of the box is the personal customization. Yes, Bentley does offer real time customization to its customers. This means now you can customize your interiors according to your requirements. The speed has the option of carbon ceramic brake which ensures the car to be stopped in less time. The carbon ceramic brakes are made from top notch material which forces the car to come to stand still.
Safety features
- 4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS)
- Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
- Electronic stability program (ESP)
- Traction control system
- Driver & front passenger frontal airbags w/occupant sensor
- Front & rear side mounted airbags
- Front & rear head & side curtain airbags
- Front & rear 3-point seat belts w/pre-tensioners
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Why the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
- Good looks
- Superb performance
- High quality engine
- Latest technology
- High speed output
Why not the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
- Highly priced than the standard version
- Bit difficult to handle
The judge says
Good car, if you are looking for an advanced version of the spur. The car engine and electronic system responds well at high speeds. From the design to its features all of them are created with the new version in mind. The speed version does deliver more power than the spur version. All in all, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is a thorough car that will be impossible to find fault with. |
