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After introducing the latest-generation Continental GT Coupe in 2017 and its droptop
sibling in 2018, Bentley is now completing the family portrait with their four-door sibling.
Developed from the ground up, the all-new Flying Spur is targeting those who want
more luxury and finesse than the Audi A8 W12 can offer and are willing to pay the pre-
mium of owning a fullsize luxury sedan from Crewe.
2020 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Entering its third generation, the revamped Flying Spur is slightly longer than its pre-
decessor, now measuring 5304 millimeters (208.8 inches), and with a wheelbase ex-
tended by 130 mm (5.1 inches) to 3195 mm (125.8 inches) to offer superior legroom
for rear passengers. Although it may look a lot like the model it replaces, Bentley says
it’s an “all-new” design giving the luxobarge increased road presence enhanced by the
muscular lines running across the entire length of the car.
It goes without saying the styling is heavily derived from the Continental GT and adapt-
ed to four-door form with extended rear doors providing easy access into the lavish
cabin. Right from the start, the Flying Spur gets LED matrix headlights and 21-inch
wheels, while Mulliner has also prepared a couple of optional 22-inch sets.
The gargantuan panoramic glass sunroof will set you back extra and it will come with
an electrically tilting front panel sliding rearwards on top of the fixed back panel at the
back. For the first time on a modern-day Flying Spur, Bentley’s “Flying B” statue is
retractable and is even illuminated as part of the welcome lighting sequence when the
driver approaches the car.
As a nod to the past, the corporate grille has vertical vanes in the same vein as the
1957 S1 Continental Flying Spur. Bentley will sell the new posh sedan with a choice of
17 colors and bright chrome or black finish for the lower grille. The headlights will fea-
ture as standard chrome accents to make them sparkle even when not lit, while the tail-
lights are adorned with the “B” motif and have a design mimicking the diamond knurling
of the air vents inside.
Speaking of which, the cabin is offered with a whopping 15 hide colors for the seats,
and an industry-first three-dimensional diamond quilted leather on the door cards. Sev-
eral veneers – including wood and piano black – are available, as is a dual veneer look
for those looking to further customize their cars.
The rotating 12.3-inch touchscreen takes center stage on the dashboard but can re-
main completely hidden behind the veneer section. Alternatively, the rotating panel
shows three analog dials depicting a chronometer, compass, and the outside tempera-
ture for those favoring an old-school look. The standard 10-speaker sound system can
be upgraded to a 16-speaker, 1,500-watt Bang & Olufsen setup or to the range-topping
19-speaker, 2,200-watt Naim system with active bass transducers incorporated in the
front seats.
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