Bentley Flying Spur

2026 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 4.0 V8 HIGH PERFORMANCE HYBRID — UNITED KINGDOM

SPECIFICATION

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN

The Flying Spur High Performance Hybrid pairs a 3,996 cc twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine with an electric motor integrated into the transmission housing. The V8 alone develops 512 bhp; the electric motor adds 188 bhp (140 kW), for a combined system output of 671 bhp (680 PS) and 930 Nm (686 lb-ft) of torque. Drive reaches the road through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system. A 25.9 kWh gross lithium- ion battery supports pure-electric running as well as hybrid operation, and the car offers EV Drive, Comfort, Bentley and Sport drive modes. This is the non-Speed powertrain; the Flying Spur Speed uses the higher-output 782 PS Ultra Performance Hybrid system.

CHASSIS, STEERING AND BRAKES

The car rides on adaptive air suspension with continuous damping control and dynamic ride-height adjustment. Bentley Dynamic Ride, a 48-volt active anti-roll control system, counters body roll under cornering loads. Electronic all-wheel steering turns the rear wheels to sharpen low-speed manoeuvring and stabilise high-speed lane changes. Braking is by ventilated discs front and rear with electronic brake control and an electronic stability programme.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES

Overall length is 5,316 mm on a 3,194 mm wheelbase. Width is 1,988 mm excluding mirrors and 2,220 mm across the mirrors, and overall height is 1,474 mm. The fuel tank holds 80 litres. Kerb weight and luggage capacity for this specific plug-in hybrid derivative are not published by Bentley in the sources consulted and have deliberately been left unstated rather than estimated.

EXTERIOR

The bodywork is finished in Onyx with brightware exterior detailing, LED Matrix headlamps with high-beam assist and LED rear lamps. The car runs 21-inch alloy wheels. Door mirrors are heated, power-folding and auto-dimming. Acoustic double-glazed glass is fitted to the windscreen and front doors, and the boot lid is power-operated. Keyless entry and keyless start are standard.

INTERIOR AND SEATING

The five-seat cabin is trimmed in leather with a wood veneer fascia and Bentley metalwork detailing. Front seats are heated, ventilated and electrically adjustable through 12 ways with memory. Four-zone automatic climate control serves front and rear occupants, rear seats are heated, and power-operated sunblinds are fitted to the rear side windows. The steering wheel is leather wrapped and heated.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

A 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen sits at the centre of the fascia, presented behind the Bentley Rotating Display, alongside a digital driver information display. Integrated navigation, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth telephone and media streaming, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C sockets front and rear and wireless smartphone charging are provided. Audio is by the Bentley Signature Audio system; Naim for Bentley is an optional upgrade.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY

Standard driver assistance covers adaptive cruise control, Lane Assist, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic warning, autonomous emergency braking and a predictive warning system. Front and rear park distance control and a rear-view camera assist with manoeuvring. The Flying Spur has not been independently crash-tested by Euro NCAP.

PERFORMANCE

Bentley's configurator quotes 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph for this derivative. WLTP weighted CO2 emissions, electric-only range and fuel consumption for the High Performance Hybrid could not be confirmed from an official Bentley source and are therefore not stated here.