2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR W12 SPECIFICATIONS:
Price (as tested) 💲: $299,720
Powertrain ⚙️: 6.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged W12
Output 💪: 626 hp/664 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 8-Speed Automatic
0-60 MPH 🚦: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 207 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 13 city/21 hwy/16 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 5,474 lbs
2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR V8 FIRST EDITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Price (as tested) 💲: $280,805
Powertrain ⚙️: 4.0-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8
Output 💪: 542 hp/568 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 542 hp/568 lb-ft of torque
0-60 MPH 🚦: 4.0 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 198 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 15 city/20 hwy/17 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 5,474 lbs
In the land of exclusivity, Bentley rules its own kingdom. Forever warring with Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Maybach, Bentley’s specialized tactics include chiseled designs, unblemished leather, and remarkable dynamics. With the Mulsanne now past its prime fighting years, the Flying Spur leads the charge with a selection of weapons: a V8, W12, and V6 Hybrid.
In this in-depth review, we sample both the rumbling V8 and the velvety W12 to see which powertrain suits the Flying Spur best in its battle with the Rolls-Royce Ghost and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.