Segment: Large
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Bentley introduced the Flying Spur luxury sedan in 2005, which was the fastest four-door vehicle in the world, and it did that while still offering a comfortable ride.
After Volkswagen bought Bentley, it started to work on the British automaker's lineup. At first, the Continental GT received important German technological input. Then, based on the same platform shared with the Volkswagen Phaeton, Bentley created the Flying Spur. A limousine that behaved like a supercar.
The exterior design could have been more spectacular. Its four round headlights had nothing in common with the Bentley design heritage. Still, it resembled the Continental GT grand touring car. In the middle, the tall and chromed grille was handcrafted and represented a work of art by itself. From its profile, the large sedan tried to hide its connection with the Phaeton. And, somehow, the designers managed to do that. Still, the C-pillars were very wide, like on its German sibling. Yet, at the back, the vertical taillights flanked the wide-opening trunk looked utterly different. But they were less elegant than other Bentley vehicles previously built.
Inside, besides the abundance of leather and wood trims, the automaker installed many buttons and switches on the dashboard and center stack. The two front bucket seats were separated by the tall center console and a storage compartment, while in the back, the bench profiled for two offered plenty o legroom and headroom.
Under the hood, Bentley installed the W12 6.0-liter engine that was found in the Phaeton. It was paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox that sent its power in all corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0i W12 6AT AWD (610 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | W12 |
Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
Power: | 448.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 610 HP @ 6000 RPM 602 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 553 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 750 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 200 mph (322 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/40 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 208.9 in (5306 mm) |
Width: | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
Height: | 58.2 in (1478 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/63.3 in (1,623/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.7 in (3066 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5456 lbs (2475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6570 lbs (2980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 8.9 mpg US (26.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L W12 6AT (560 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | W12 |
Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
Power: | 411 KW @ 6100 RPM 560 HP @ 6100 RPM 551 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 479 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 649 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 194 mph (312 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/40 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 208.9 in (5306 mm) |
Width: | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
Height: | 58.2 in (1478 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/63.3 in (1,623/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.7 in (3066 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.6 in (142 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.8 cuFT (476 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5456 lbs (2475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6482 lbs (2940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9 mpg US (26.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 410 g/km / LEV2 |