Bentley Flying Spur 2021

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2021 Bentley Flying Spur For some, moving to a destination in a new luxury car is reward enough , but for a lucky few, it’s nothing less than a very exclusive ride like the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur. From its twin-turbocharged engines to the luxurious leather-wrapped cabin And wood in the cabin, the Flying Spur is designed to pamper its passengers and impress its driver. Many buyers may choose to be chauffeured —and for good reason: The Spur’s rear seat is a comfortable haven. But for those who plan to drive themselves, this Bentley sports sedan delivers eyebrow-raising sportiness, surprisingly agile handling and phenomenal straight-line speed. All that prestige comes with a princely price, of course, one that rises when you customize it from the company’s Mulliner catalog of custom options and packages.

The Flying Spur has been redesigned for 2020, so 2021 brings only minor tweaks. Chief among them is the optional new four-seat configuration, which replaces the rear seat with two seats with a fixed center console that spans the entire length of the sedan’s cabin. Elsewhere, a new steering wheel design provides more access to the car’s driver assistance features. New wood inserts are available for the rear door panels, and the backseat picnic tables are an option. The interior can now be ordered with either a carbon fiber trim or a machined metallic finish called Côtes de Genève.

Bentley Flying Spur 2021

Upgrading from the base V-8 and the more powerful W-12 is an easy option from our perspective. Bentley customers can choose from several curated themes, such as Cool Harmony, Storm Noir or Alter Ego when ordering a Flying Spur, but we suggest using a fully customized design to make it unique to you . An endless array of exterior colors and styling options awaits you in the Bentley Mulliner Personalization Program. The same goes for the interior fittings, which can include several different types of wood and leather in different colors and brushed metallic accents. Upgrading from standard City to Touring specification adds several driver assistance features, and there’s an optional refrigerated compartment to keep champagne cold.

Engine, Transmission and Performance 2021 Bentley Flying Spur

All Flying Spurs come with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, all-wheel drive and a powerful twin-turbocharged engine. The base model is powered by a 542-horsepower V-8, but we’d suggest upgrading to the 626-hp W-12. With 12 cylinders under the hood, the Flying Spur never wants power; In fact, its taillights can appear to many top-tier sports cars in drag racing. On our test track, it jumped to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. When we took the Flying Spur for a short drive near Monaco, we found it to be a much more sporty driver than we expected. Credit for this agility must go to the sedan’s adaptive suspension and rear-wheel steering.

Fuel Economy Bentley Flying Spur 2021

The Flying Spur ‘s fuel economy estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency look more like a pickup truck rather than a sedan, and gain 12 mpg city, 19 mpg city, and 15 mpg combined. Fuel economy ratings for the V-8 engine not yet available; Bentley says the V-8 can deactivate the cylinders when cruising for better efficiency, but we don’t expect a miracle. The Flying Spur’s main competitor – the Rolls-Royce Ghost – isn’t much better off here, but the Mercedes-Maybach S560 manages to earn a highway rating of 25 mpg, making it a better choice for those looking to conserve fuel.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Premium leather, genuine wood, and real metallic accents line the cabin of the Flying Spur. In the front or back, there is plenty of room for adults to stretch out and enjoy the luxurious surroundings. Bentley’s interior designers have succeeded in maintaining a basic, brand-appropriate design while incorporating modern technical features. A touchscreen remote control unit installed in the rear of the center console allows rear-seat passengers to adjust certain objects without asking the driver for assistance. For example, you can use it to open and close window blinds, adjust the cabin climate, and activate a back seat massager. The generously sized chest offers plenty of room for luggage, cans of champagne or impulse shopping for a day on Rodeo Drive.

Information, entertainment and communication

A large 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen sits nicely amongst the large expanses of wood trim on the Flying Spur’s dashboard. For the price, Bentley will swap out the stationary infotainment screen with a rotating display that – you might have guessed – rotates the screen in the dashboard and reveals a wooden panel with three analog dials (external thermometer, clock, and compass). Travelers can connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot, and those with compatible smartphones will enjoy Spur’s Apple CarPlay integration. Bentley offers a standard 10-speaker stereo system, but will install one of the two premium audio systems for more coins. Buyers can upgrade to either the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen setup or the 19-speaker Naim system with illuminated speaker grilles.

Safety and Driver Assistance Features 2021 Bentley Flying Spur

Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tested the Flying Spur for crashes. Bentley offers many driver assistance features; Unfortunately, many of them cost extra. Key safety features include:

Standard forward collision warning with pedestrian detection

Automatic emergency braking available

Adaptive cruise control and night vision are available

Warranty and maintenance coverage for Bentley Flying Spur 2021

Bentley offers a three-year warranty with the purchase of a new model, but unlike plans from more mainstream luxury brands, there is no mileage limit. Rolls-Royce offers a similar service but extends to its customers four years of coverage. On top of that, Rolls-Royce offers four years of free scheduled maintenance while Bentley covers just one.

The limited warranty covers three years or unlimited miles

The powertrain warranty covers three years or unlimited miles

Free maintenance is covered for 1 year or 10,000 miles

Vehicle Type

Front engine, 4WD, 4 or 5 passenger, 4-door sedan

Engine type

Dual turbocharger and intercooler DOHC 48 valve W-12, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection

displacement

363 cubic feet in inches, 5952 cubic centimeters

Energy

626 HP @ 6000 RPM

torque