Thew New Flying Spur is all about formality and luxury of the Mulsanne style, but in an easier and AWD package. Exclusively the W12 before, the new Flying Spur V8 will easily dominate the sales charts from now.

The V8 has huge power and a bit of lightness in the nose that the twelve-cylinders’ lack.

Surprisingly, the real design action is out back – where a much blockier form language takes over with large lamps far apart in each corner.

2015 Bentley Flying Spur V8

 

 

 

NEW FLYING SPUR V8 MAKES DEBUT FOR BENTLEY IN MOSCOW

• Russian premiere for Bentley Flying Spur V8 at MIAS

• Dynamic Continental GT V8 S and pinnacle handcrafted Mulsanne exhibit breadth of Bentley brand

• New Bentley show stand presents a unique interpretation of contemporary luxury

(Crewe / Moscow, 27 August 2014) Bentley marks its presence at the 2014 Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS) today, with the Russian debut of the new Flying Spur V8 luxury sedan.

The Flying Spur V8 shares its W12 stablemate’s unique blend of sculpted, sleek, elegant coachwork, exquisite craftsmanship and advanced technology, and will draw new customers to Bentley, attracted by the brand’s unique expression of luxury and performance.

Richard Leopold, head of Bentley Russia, comments:

“The new Flying Spur V8 opens the door to the world’s best luxury sedan.  With our dealer network expansion in Ekaterinburg and Krasnodar, and the recent introduction of the dynamic Continental GT V8 S, we are confident that the new Flying Spur will build on Bentley’s positive presence in the region.”

The Flying Spur V8 is powered by Bentley’s renowned 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.  Developing 507 PS and 660 Nm of torque, this characterful engine powers the car to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 295 km/h, while offering a range of more than 800 kilometres.

Joining the new model on Bentley’s stand at the MIAS is a selection of the brand’s latest luxury performance models, including the dynamic Continental GT V8 S and Bentley’s flagship model, the Mulsanne – the ultimate expression of Bentley’s hand-built high performance luxury.

These exquisite Bentley models are presented on the company’s new stand, shown for the first time in Russia at the MIAS.  Inspired by key elements of Bentley’s elegant vehicle design language, the finest materials are used with the company’s signature flair for craftsmanship and attention to detail to create a uniquely Bentley environment and a striking interpretation of contemporary luxury.

 

BENTLEY FLYING SPUR

 

Notes to editors

• Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. 2013 was Bentley’s record year in the company’s 95-year history. Global customer deliveries grew by 19% over 2012 to 10,120 cars. At the half year point in 2014, the Americas remained Bentley’s largest sales region, with 1,388 cars delivered. China continued its position as the second biggest market with 1,318 cars, while in Europe, deliveries reached 825 cars. Sales in Bentley’s home market, the UK, were 713 and in the Middle East, Bentley delivered 502 cars. At that stage of 2014, Bentley had nearly 200 dealerships in 54 countries.

• Bentley Motors’ headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company’s three model lines, Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 3,700 people at Crewe.

 

2015 Bentley Flying Spur V8

TECH SPECS

 

Bentley Motors Vehicle Specification
Flying Spur V8
Four-door, four- or five-seat luxury performance sedan
ENGINE
Configuration	4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8
Capacity	3993 cc / 243.7 cu in
Induction	Two parallel twin-scroll turbochargers, indirect intercooling
Power	507 PS / 500 bhp / 373 kW @6000 rpm
Torque	660 Nm / 488 lb.ft @1750rpm
Construction	Alu. alloy block, heads & pistons, forged steel crank & conrods
Bore x Stroke	84.5 mm x 89 mm / 3.33″ x 3.5″
Compression ratio	9.3:1
Fuel delivery	Direct injection
Valve Gear	4x overhead camshafts with cam phasing, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel	98 (95) RON to E10
Cylinder Deactivation	Four cylinders, valves and fuel deactivated at light load
Other Notes	Turbos in the V for efficiency & response. Thermal management reduces warm-up time. Recuperation & variable power steering.
					TRANSMISSION			SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Configuration	Automatic gearbox, torque converter, permanent all-wheel drive	Front Layout	Four-link double wishbones, anti-roll bar
Torque Split (front:rear)	40:60 with ability to change depending on available traction	Rear Layout	Trapezoidal multi-link, anti-roll bar
Gearbox Specification	ZF 8HP90 AL951 eight-speed automatic with block shifting	Springs & Dampers	Self-levelling air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, four-position driver-selectable settings from Comfort to Sport
Gear ratios	1st: 4.71, 2nd: 3.14, 3rd: 2.1, 4th: 1.67, 5th: 1.29, 6th: 1.00, 7th: 0.839, 8th: 0.667
		Steering System	Rack and pinion, ZF speed-sensitive Servotronic power assitance
Final Drive	2.85	Turns Lock-to-Lock	2.8
Shift Time	Mechanical time 600ms, total time 800ms	Steering Rack Ratio	66.92 mm/rev
Other Notes	Block shifting allows combined downshifts (e.g. 8th to 3rd)	Turning Circle	12.1 m / 39.7 feet
BRAKES, ESP & CRUISE CONTROL			INFOTAINMENT AND ELECTRONICS
Brake Disc Material	Cast Iron or optional Carbon-Silicon-Carbide (CSiC)		Driver Interface	Centralised 8″ touchscreen interface, dedicated HVAC panel
Front	405 mm ventilated iron / 420 mm cross-drilled CSiC		Sound System	Balanced Mode Radiators (BMR). 8-speaker standard system. 1100W Naim option.
Rear	335 mm ventilated iron / 356 mm cross-drilled CSiC
Calipers	8-piston
Assistance	Electronic Brake-force Distribution, ABS, Hydraulic Brake Assistance		Navigation System	Dynamic route guidance, 7-digit postcodes, Google Maps imagery
			Phone System	Optional Bluetooth telephone connection with privacy handset
ESP	Two-mode ESP, enhanced brake & throttle regulation, increased cornering control. System can be disabled on driver command		Onboard Storage	64 GB rear-seat entertainment hard drive
			Other Notes	RSE (MultiMedia Spec) includes Wi-Fi router and Connectivity Unit with 64 GB. For each seat: 10″ screen, DVD player, SD card slot, USB port, 12V charging, wireless headphones.
Cruise control	Cruise control as standard, optional Adaptive Cruise Control
Other Notes	Electronic Park Brake with Drive-Away assist
EXTERIOR SPECIFICATION			INTERIOR SPECIFICATION
Body Type and Style	Steel monocoque, super-formed aluminium front fenders, aluminium bonnet, composite bootlid with integrated antennae		Seating	As Spur W12, but rear bench seat as standard (no lumbar, adjustment or heating). 4 or 4+1 seat optional.
					Headlights	Bi-Xenon projector headlamps, LED signature daylight running lamps, LED main beam supplementation, LED rear lamps	Interior Features	Multi-zone climate control with bulls-eye air vents and organ-stop controls. Options: Picnic tables, twin-bottle cooler.
Paint Colours	7 standard, over 110 further optional, bespoke and duo-tone paint on request		Hide Colours	4 standard in monotone colour split as standard, 17 with colour spec
Aerodynamics	Full-length undersheets		Wood Veneers	1 standard (Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus), 6 additional optional
Notes	Sunroof available as no-cost option. Black bumper grills in lieu of chrome on W12.		Safety	Driver, passenger and individual seat airbags, driver knee airbags
GENERAL DATA
Length	5299 mm / 208.6 in
Width across mirrors	2208 mm / 86.9 in
Width across body	1976 mm / 77.8 in
Height	1488 mm / 58.6 in
Wheelbase	3066 mm / 120.7 in
Front track	1643 mm / 64.7 in
Rear track	1642 mm / 64.6 in
Front Legroom	1056 mm / 41.6 in
Rear Legroom	1073 mm / 42.2 in
Front Headroom (max)	968 mm / 38.1
Rear Headroom	965 mm / 38 in		Wheels	19″ Classic standard, opt 9.5J x 20″, opt 9.5J x 21″ (3 designs)
Drag Coefficient	0.29		Tyres	275/45 ZR19 , 275/40 ZR20, 275/35 ZR21
Kerb Weight	2425 kg / 5341 lb		Boot Volume	442 litres / 15.6 cu ft
Gross Vehicle Weight	2972 kg / 6552 lb		Fuel tank capacity	90 litres / 20 UK gallons / 24 US gallons
Weight distribution (FR:RR)
PRICING (Brackets = W12 Mulliner)			PERFORMANCE
UK (inc. 20% VAT)	£136,000 (£145,800)		0-60 mph	4.9 secs
US (MSRP)	$195,100 ($208,170)		0-100 mph	11.2 secs
Europe (exc. tax)	€149,500 (€159,305)		0-100 km/h	5.2 secs
Middle East (exc. duty & tax)	$181,700 ($195,085)		0-160 km/h	11.2 secs
China (inc. taxes & duties)	CNY 3,198,000 (CNY 3,358,000 V8 Luxury)		Top Speed	183 mph / 295 km/h
Russia (inc. 18% VAT)	RUB 9,953,000 (RUB 10,566,789)
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
EU DRIVE CYCLE			EPA DRIVE CYCLE
Urban	18.1 mpg (15.6 litres/100 km)		City Driving	14
Extra Urban	34.9 mpg (8.1 litres/100 km)		Highway Driving	24
Combined	25.9 mpg (10.9 litres/100 km)		Combined	17
Emissions Compliance	EU6		Emissions Compliance	LEV II
CO2 Emissions	254 g /km		CO2 Emissions	NA