If you’ve been wishing for Bentley to make a more powerful version of its Flying Spur, good news. The British carmaker has lifted the veils off of the new Flying Spur W12 S, which comes with several improvements to make it the first four-door Bentley to surpass the 200 mph (322 km/h) mark.
To achieve that, Bentley tinkered with the 6.0 litre twin-turbo W12 engine, and “through precise calibration and tuning,” increased the engine’s output to 626 hp and 820 Nm. That is 10 hp and 20 Nm more than the non-S version of the Flying Spur
All that newfound power is directed to both the front and rear wheels, with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split for what Bentley says is a “sure-footed, engaging drive in all road and weather conditions.” The end result is a top speed to 325 km/h (202 mph), while the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint is done in 4.2 seconds, a tenth faster than the standard car.
Finishing touches include a seven-spoke 21-inch alloy wheels (optional five-spoke 21-inch), as well as a new ‘W 12 S’ badge located on the D-pillar so the masses are aware that your Bentley is capable of exceeding 200 mph.
Aside from the additional grunt, Bentley has also implemented specific damper and stability control calibrations, as part of new suspension tune. Bentley says this helps to maintain the vehicle’s refined ride for those who wish to be chauffeured, as well as those who choose to drive. Optional carbon ceramic brakes are also available, if additional stopping power is required.
Visually, the Flying Spur W 12 S only receives subtle revisions like gloss black body accents and black tinting on the headlamp and tail light clusters. The front radiator grille also features the same gloss black finish from the Flying Spur V8 S, including the Beluga rear diffuser and the side mirror caps.
Inside, you’ll find a new Sport Plus three-spoke steering wheel, knurled gearshift paddles, along with the ‘W12 S’ emblem embroidered on the headrest. Elsewhere, there is a unique black engine-spin finish to the fascia and waistrails (available in satin carbon-fibre as well) and ‘W 12 S’ treadplates front and rear.
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Maybe I am missing something, but the name Bentley stand for refinement, luxury and technical excellence. Granted that the car is fast and luxurious, but I wished they would have upped the ante on the technology aspect, say like installing hybrid motor for the front axle, and electric motor between the gearbox and engine, and place glycol-cooled Li battery pack below the floor board, for getting close to 50:50 front rear weight distribution, downsize the engine W12 engine displacement to 4500cc instead of the current 6000cc, but get the hp and torque up to 850hp and 1000Nm, adopt KERS, ISG and electric Turbocharging, with the ultimate aim of high performance, but lower fuel consumption, as well as ultimate luxury…..anyway just a thought….
The interpretation of luxury is much more than just technology, especially in a sedan/saloon.
When you make advertisement or launching ceremony, you would choose the best colours for your vehicle and its interior.
Their target customers are not what u think.. Its those opulent rich extravagant people, who already have bunch of bmw’s, ferraris, Porsche’s and so on… This will be another car… They dont buy this for the tech, they by it bcos its a Bentley, that name, and its history in cars and racing, its enough for them…. Its an emotional purchase not a logical one…
Agree with Nabill, I think this car is targeted to more niche customers who still favours the tradition of the W engine and the engineering of the car, not much of the tech, without any help from an electric motor.
Anyways Bentley will have a plug-in hybrid version on their SUV next year. :)
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