V8 power for the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley is now offering its four-door Flying Spur with a 4.0 litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine.
Output is rated at 542 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS), while a flat torque curve means that the maximum 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) is accessible between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. By comparison, the 6.0 litre Flying Spur W12 – which remains available – produces 626 bhp (467 kW / 635 PS) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft).
The new V8 model is able to accelerate from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, before eventually reaching a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h). The equivalent figures for the W12 are 3.8 seconds and 207 mph (333 km/h) respectively, so by the usual benchmarks there’s not a huge performance variance. Of course, they don’t cover the all-important mid-range, where any differences are likely to reveal themselves.
As might be expected, the less powerful Flying Spur is going to be the more efficient choice, especially because weight is down by 100 kg (220 lb) versus the W12. However, official fuel economy and CO2 emissions data has yet to be released.
Standard equipment includes 20” ten-spoke alloy wheels, torque vectoring and adaptive air suspension. For drivers seeking extra agility, both all-wheel steering and an active anti-roll system appear on the options list. Inside, the Flying Spur V8 can be ordered with either four or five seats.
The first deliveries are scheduled to take place before the end of this year.
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Output is rated at 542 bhp (404 kW / 550 PS), while a flat torque curve means that the maximum 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) is accessible between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. By comparison, the 6.0 litre Flying Spur W12 – which remains available – produces 626 bhp (467 kW / 635 PS) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft).
The new V8 model is able to accelerate from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.1 seconds, before eventually reaching a top speed of 198 mph (318 km/h). The equivalent figures for the W12 are 3.8 seconds and 207 mph (333 km/h) respectively, so by the usual benchmarks there’s not a huge performance variance. Of course, they don’t cover the all-important mid-range, where any differences are likely to reveal themselves.
As might be expected, the less powerful Flying Spur is going to be the more efficient choice, especially because weight is down by 100 kg (220 lb) versus the W12. However, official fuel economy and CO2 emissions data has yet to be released.
Standard equipment includes 20” ten-spoke alloy wheels, torque vectoring and adaptive air suspension. For drivers seeking extra agility, both all-wheel steering and an active anti-roll system appear on the options list. Inside, the Flying Spur V8 can be ordered with either four or five seats.
The first deliveries are scheduled to take place before the end of this year.
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