Bentley Reveal New 771 HP (575 kW) Flying Spur Speed

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Bentley has taken the covers disconnected the caller Flying Spur Speed and portion it whitethorn look familiar, nether the hood lies a potent plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain, transforming it into a existent “four-door supercar” according to Bentley. It besides makes it the astir almighty Bentley sedan ever created.

This Flying Spur utilizes Bentley’s “Ultra Performance Hybrid” system, shared with the latest Continental GT Speed. The halfway is simply a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 generating 592 bhp (441 kW). It works successful tandem with a 187 hp (139 kW) electrical centrifugal integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The combined output for the Flying Spur Speed (the motorboat variant) is simply a staggering 771 hp (575kW) and 1,000 Nm of torque. The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint takes a specified 3.5 seconds.

Bentley emphasizes the Flying Spur Speed’s dual nature. The 25.9kWh artillery offers a axenic electrical scope of up to 75 km (47 miles), with EV mode reaching speeds of up to 140 km/h (87 mph).

Four hybrid strategy modes negociate the powerfulness sources: axenic EV, electrical boost, regenerative braking, and charge. The “charge” mode utilizes the motor to propel the car portion replenishing the battery.

Bentley’s caller dual-valve dampers supply a wider dynamic scope crossed Comfort, Bentley, and Sport thrust modes. Dual-chamber aerial suspension further refines comfortableness successful Comfort mode. For agility, the Flying Spur Speed boasts rear-wheel steering, an electronically-controlled limited-slip differential, and a 48V progressive anti-roll system. Torque vectoring is achieved done some the centre differential and brakes.

The Flying Spur Speed’s exterior retains its predecessor’s essence, with subtle revisions to the beforehand bumper, grille pattern, and rear diffuser. New 22-inch alloy instrumentality designs implicit the look.

The compartment retains its acquainted layout, but boasts all-new spot designs, updated operator show graphics, and upgraded infotainment bundle and driver-assistance technology. Even the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto person been improved. Bentley promises continuous diagnostic updates, including greenish traffic-light prediction for enhanced metropolis driving.

Order books for the caller Flying Spur Speed haven’t opened yet, and pricing remains unconfirmed. We expect the ace sedan to get successful South Africa successful Q3 of 2025.