Bentley has subtly updated the Flying Spur, aligning its design language with the latest Continental GT while reintroducing the sportier S variant with a few changes.
The most noticeable change sits right up front. The signature quad-headlamp layout makes way for a cleaner twin-lamp setup. This marks the first time a Bentley saloon has adopted this look since the S2 bowed out over six decades ago.
Other changes include the removal of the front fender vent. The rear now features smoother, more refined surfacing, giving the luxury sedan a cleaner, more contemporary presence.
But it’s the Flying Spur S that brings the real talking point. It has a plug-in hybrid setup – a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor, producing a combined 661 hp and 686 lb ft. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electronic limited-slip differential.
Despite tipping the scales at over 2.5 tonnes, the Flying Spur can do the 0-62 mph sprint in just 3.6 seconds, and has a top speed of 191 mph.
Bentley has also equipped the S variant with advanced active anti-roll bars and adaptive dampers derived from the Speed and Mulliner models.
