Bentley Continental Flying Spur Facelift Revealed
Press Release
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| MODEL TYPE | Four-door |
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 12-cylinder, 6-litre twin-turbocharged engine |
| Installation | Front, longitudinal, all-wheel drive |
| Construction | Alloy heads and block |
| Bore/stroke | 84 x 90.2mm |
| Capacity | 5998cc |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valve gear | Chain-driven DOHC per bank, 4 valves per cylinder, cam phased inlet and outlet |
| Power | Flying Spur: 552bhp/560PS/412kW @ 6100rev/min Flying Spur Speed: 600bhp/610PS/449kW @ 6000rev/min |
| Torque | Flying Spur: 479lb ft/650Nm @1600rev/min Flying Spur Speed: 553lb ft/750Nm @ 1750rev/min |
| Fuel | 98 (95) RON |
| TRANSMISSION | |
| Type | Continuous all-wheel drive |
| Gearbox | ZF 6-speed automatic |
| Ratios | 1st: 4.17 |
| 2nd: 2.34 | |
| 3rd: 1.52 | |
| 4th: 1.14 | |
| 5th: 0.87 | |
| 6th: 0.69 | |
| Final drive: 3.526 | |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Top speed | Flying Spur: 195mph (312km/h) Flying Spur Speed: 200mph (322km/h) |
| 0-60mph (0-100km/h) | Flying Spur: 4.9 seconds (5.2 seconds) Flying Spur Speed: 4.5 seconds (4.8 seconds) |
| 0-100mph (0-160km/h) | Flying Spur: 11.3 seconds (11.3 seconds) Flying Spur Speed: 10.5 seconds (10.4 seconds) |
| 50-70mph (80-120km/h) | Flying Spur: 2.6 seconds (3.3 seconds) Flying Spur Speed: 2.4 seconds (3.1 seconds) |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | Complex multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar |
| STEERING | |
| Type | Rack & pinion, power-assisted, speed-sensitive |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.7 |
| Turning circle (kerb to kerb) | 11.8m (38.7 ft) |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs) |
| Rear | 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs) |
| Anti lock | Standard with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) |
| BODY & CHASSIS | |
| Construction | Steel monocoque |
| Length | 5290mm (208.26in) |
| Width (inc. mirrors) | 2118mm (83.39in) |
| Weight | 2475kg (5456lb) |
| Height | Flying Spur: 1475mm (58.1in) Flying Spur Speed: 1465mm (57.7in) |
| Wheelbase | 3065mm (120.67in) |
| Front track | 1623mm (63.9in) |
| Rear track | 1607mm (63.27in) |
| Wheels | Flying Spur: 9.0J 19-inch Alloy (optional 9.0J 20-inch Alloy) Flying Spur Speed: 9.5J 20-inch Alloy |
| Tyres (bespoke) | Flying Spur: 275/40x19 bespoke Pirelli P Zero (optional 275/35x20) Flying Spur Speed: 275/35x20 Pirelli P-Zero Tyre pressure monitoring standard |
| Luggage volume | 475 litres (16.7 cu.ft./ 0.47m3) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 litres (19.8 gallons/23.8 US gallons) |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
| Front legroom | 1054mm (41.5in) |
| Rear legroom | 980mm (38.58in) |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION/EMISSIONS | |
| Fuel consumption | Urban: 11.2mpg (25.3 litres/100km) |
| Extra Urban: 24.3mpg (11.6 litres/100km) | |
| Combined: 17.0mpg (16.6 litres/100km) | |
| Carbon dioxide emissions | 396g/km |
| Emission controls | EU 1V and US LEV II |
| EPA Drive Cycle | City Driving: 10.0mpg (US) |
| Highway Driving: 17.0mpg (US) | |
| CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STANDARD FEATURE SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE: | |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | Bright chromed grille |
| Black lower grille | |
| Twin Bi-Xenon headlamps with chrome surrounds | |
| Twin oval stainless steel tail pipes | |
| Keyless entry and ignition | |
| Power latching to all doors | |
| Rain sensing wipers | |
| Electronic tyre monitoring system | |
| Choice of 16 standard exterior colours | |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | Burr Walnut to fascia, front & rear console and door waistrails |
| Choice of 17 standard interior hide colours | |
| Single tone, 4-spoke hide-trimmed multi-function steering wheel | |
| Hide and chrome trimmed gear lever with manual shift change facility | |
| Four-zone electronic climate control | |
| Electronically adjustable front seats with memory and heat settings | |
| Integrated Bluetooth phone system with remote SIM access profile (rSAP) | |
| Telephone voice dialing | |
| Infotainment system with DVD Satellite Navigation and hi-fi system with remote control and 6 CD changer | |
| Breitling clock | |
| Steering column-mounted gear shift paddles | |
| Engine stop/start button | |
| Electronic cruise control | |
| Footpedal with Bentley ‘B’ emblem | |
| CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED FEATURE SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE: | |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES | Dark chromed radiator and lower grille |
| Sports tuned exhaust with twin rifled oval stainless steel sports tail pipes | |
| Lowered sports suspension (10mm front & rear) | |
| Painted black finish to engine cover | |
| 20 x 9.5J wheels with bespoke performance tyres | |
| INTERIOR FEATURES | Unique treadplates bearing ‘Speed’ name |
| Diamond quilted hide to seat facings and doors | |
| Embroidered Bentley emblem to head rests | |
| Indented hide headlining | |
| Single-tone, 3-spoke hide-trimmed multi-function | |
| Sports design steering wheel with silver switch surround | |
| Sporting gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide | |
| Drilled alloy sport foot-pedals | |
A SELECTION OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY:
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Naim for Bentley Premium Audio System
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iPod/ MP3/USB interface
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Traditional style cross banding and inlay to fascia, door waistrails and upper centre console (Walnut and Chestnut veneers only)
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Contemporary style cross banding to door waistrails (Walnut and Chestnut veneers only)
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Chrome inlays to waistrails
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Choice of upgraded veneers
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Fascia panels available in bright or dark tint* aluminium
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Fascia panels, header and centre console in bright or dark tint aluminium*
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Rear seat configuration with fully adjustable outboard positions and a fixed central seat
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Seat piping to front and rear seats in 17 colours
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4-spoke wood and hide-trimmed multi-function steering wheel
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Exterior paint match service to customer specification
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Exterior paint colour from Arnage range
*Available on Continental Flying Spur Speed only
THE MULLINER DRIVING SPECIFICATION
(OPTIONAL ON CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR ONLY)
INCLUDES:
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Choice of veneers – Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, Piano Black (additional veneers available at extra cost)
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Drilled alloy sport foot-pedals
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Sporting gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide
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Diamond quilted hide to seat facings and door panels
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Embroidered Bentley emblem to headrests
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Indented hide headlining
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20’’ 7-spoke 2-piece alloy sports wheels
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