That is the newest Bentley Flying Spur Velocity, which Crewe payments as its first four-door supercar. It’s additionally the debut of the fourth-generation Flying Spur.
There’s sure to be confusion because it appears to be like just like the third-generation Flying Spur that first surfaced in 2009, however Bentley’s POV is that there’s sufficient beneath the pores and skin to advantage new-gen billing. In any case, the third-generation Flying Spur remains to be a category act and a singular proposition in 2025 – take a look at all three chapters of the limo on this photobook.
This is identical state of affairs as the newest Continental GT Velocity, which additionally combines acquainted design (with just a few new and distinctive parts) with an all-new hybrid powertrain. Like its two-door sister, the newest Flying Spur debuts in efficiency flagship Velocity kind, sharing the identical V8 hybrid system and contemporary electrical structure.
The Extremely Efficiency Hybrid all-wheel drive powertrain combines a 600 PS/800 Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a 190 PS electrical motor built-in throughout the eight-speed twin clutch transmission. In Sport mode, complete system output is 782 PS and 1,000 Nm. The benchmark century dash is finished in simply 3.5 seconds. Keep in mind all that wooden, leather-based and electronics inside that limo shell.
In comparison with the earlier W12-powered Velocity, the brand new FSS delivers larger torque from decrease engine speeds, larger peak torque and better energy output all through the rev vary. Torque is up by over 11% (from 900 Nm) and with 19% extra energy (from 659 PS), we’re wanting on the strongest Bentley sedan ever created.
By the best way, the V8 isn’t a carryover. With no conventional vacuum system and 350 bar gas injection strain (from 200 bar), it gives cleaner combustion and improved emissions. With the e-motor’s torque negating turbo lag, two single-scroll turbochargers have been used – this reduces complexity and permits them to run hotter, minimising emissions. No cylinder deactivation {hardware} is required, because the ICE could be switched off fully when the e-motor is in cost.
And it does so very effectively. With 190 PS and 450 Nm, the FSS can waft silently in EV mode at speeds of as much as 140 km/h, and with throttle functions of as much as 75%. That’s greater than sufficient for on a regular basis driving, and with EV-only vary of 76 km from the 25.9 kWh battery (5 km lower than the Conti GT Velocity), this Flying Spur is successfully an EV within the metropolis for bosses with quick commutes.
As illustrated in our Continental GT Velocity overview, tycoons aren’t salesmen hustling round city, or employees with a day by day commute from the suburbs. A extra seemingly journey is from Damansara Heights to KLGCC for golf (10 km return, calculated from Aira on Batai) or maybe tea and purchasing at Pavilion/Starhill (lower than 20 km return). Lunch assembly at BSC? 2.5 km away, sir. So, 76 km goes a good distance; even longer when you have got a fleet of vehicles.
The max AC charging charge is 11 kW, and the PHEV battery could be totally replenished in lower than three hours. Collectively, the V8 and e-motor present the brand new Flying Spur with a complete vary 829 km. By the best way, there’s a cost mode, the place the engine drives the wheels and fees the battery on the similar time, so you possibly can have emissions-free miles within the metropolis centre, as an illustration.
Allied with the brand new hybrid powertrain is the Bentley Efficiency Lively Chassis, which is a flowery title for an umbrella that covers Bentley Dynamic Trip (energetic anti-roll), all-wheel steering, an electronically-controlled restricted slip differential and ESC with the newest software program.
These parts aren’t new, however with the PHEV battery on the again, the limo now boasts rear-biased weight distribution of 48.3:51.7, which Crewe says is a ‘mechanically-optimised’ setup. The system makes use of energetic torque vectoring through a centre differential, and precision vectoring throughout every axle with the brakes.
New twin-valve dampers allow rebound and compression damping to be individually managed, and this creating a transparent delineation of dynamics between Consolation, Bentley and Sport modes – merely put, larger distinction, with ‘considerably improved’ trip consolation in Consolation mode whereas sustaining the physics-defying degree of physique management in Sport. Thoughts you, the trip was already very supple.
Design sensible, it’s what we’re acquainted with from the third-generation Spur, with a brand new Velocity-specific grille, entrance bumper and rear diffuser. The brightware is completed in darkish tint whereas the Styling Specification aero package deal is now completed in physique color, though house owners can go for a carbon fibre end. New LED welcome lamps mission an animated model of the wings brand, and there’s a brand new 22-inch ‘Ten Swept Spoke’ wheel design.
The hanging Tourmaline Inexperienced paint seen right here is the launch color for the brand new Continental GT Velocity and Flying Spur Velocity, however as all the time, there’s an infinite mixture of colors from the each the usual palette (101 colors) and Mulliner’s infinite potentialities.
For the inside, there are 22 major conceal colors, 11 secondary shades and 4 color splits, which imply that within the leather-based division alone there are greater than 700 color combos, earlier than including distinction stitching, piping or bespoke options resembling your individual crest or initials. Then, choose from eight wooden veneer choices and an additional three technical finishes, which may also be paint-matched to any inside conceal or exterior color.
The cabin options all-new seat designs with 3D diamond quilting and a revised perforation sample within the seat’s centre part, together with ‘Precision 3D’ diamond conceal for the door playing cards. There’s a brand new Darkish Chrome Specification possibility trim for the brightware, and this covers the door handles, switches, speaker grilles and different areas. New instrument graphics too, and we’ll by no means get bored with the Bentley Rotating Show carousel of 12.3-inch display screen, three analogue dials and ‘digital detox’ veneer.
Lastly, sound and luxury. On the base is a 650W 10-speaker system, whereas the Bang & Olufsen 1,500W 16-speaker system with illuminated speaker grilles can be a well-liked possibility. In the event you’re an audiophile, or for those who solely need the most effective, tick Naim – the two,200 W, 19-speaker system has Lively Bass Transducers constructed into the entrance seats and eight sound modes. By the best way, laminated acoustic glass for the windscreen and facet home windows convey a few nine-decibel discount in exterior noise.
The elective Wellness Seating Specification is now obtainable on all 4 seats. It contains Seat Auto Local weather and Postural Modify, which measures and maintains the right physique temperature through zoned heating and air flow, and soothingly and seamlessly varies the strain on the occupants’ muscle tissues all through their journey to make sure fatigue is minimised, Crewe says.
The air conditioning now contains air ionisers, a brand new particulate matter filter and shows displaying air high quality inside and outside the automobile. The system additionally synchronises with the automotive’s navigation, realizing when it is likely to be mandatory to enhance cabin air high quality, for instance by auto recirculating cabin air when in a tunnel.
Pair your telephone to the Bentley and also you’ll have the ability to monitor the automotive’s charging standing remotely, park or summon the limo remotely through the telephone and activate cabin pre-conditioning, amongst different issues.
How a lot for the privilege? If it is advisable ask… Nope, even tycoons would wish to know, and the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur Velocity is predicted to start out from RM2.9 million earlier than choices and registration. This MSRP is with estimated import responsibility and excise/gross sales taxes on the present GBP-MYR alternate charge. The automotive you see here’s a left-hand-drive unit touring the area as a showcase, and we perceive from Bentley Kuala Lumpur that first deliveries are anticipated in June, alongside the new Continental GT Velocity.
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