New Bentley Flying Spur set for Geneva debut
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Spurious Bentlivius, latin for large flying machine of bespoke British origin
6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 powertrain, ZF eight-speed transmission and 616 HP and 590 lb. ft of torque
The Spur hammers the sub-5 second mark with a 0-60 mph (100 km/h) time of only 4.3 seconds
The Bentley Flying Spur interior
Rear passengers are treated to individual temperature controls, 10-inch LCD screens, hand-crafted leathers & a dedicated entertainment suite
The new design sports a lower, wider stance, lower roof line, sharper accent lines and deeply sculpted panels
The Spur’s body is made up of a steel monocoque, super-formed aluminum front fenders, aluminum hood, and composite boot-lid with integrated antennae
The new Spur delivers a 14 percent power-to-weight ratio improvement over the previous model
Front fenders feature a new wing vent complete with the signature Bentley “B”
Hitting the scales at a portly 2,972 kg (6,546 lbs) the Spur incorporates a variety of engineering tricks to hide its weight
Article Summary
Spurious Bentlivius, latin for a large flying machine of bespoke origin, Bentley’s Flying Spur has been one of those top shelf luxury items reserved for those of Grey Poupon-loving origins. Famous for its old world mix of natural materials and current day performance technology, the British marque is set to debut its new Flying Spur at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
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