Bentley launches fastest Flying Spur Yet

The Flying Spur W12 S gets its speed from an enhanced version of the renowned Bentley 6.0-litre, twin-turbo W12 engineBentley Continental Flyin...United Kingdom, 2013 > present11 photos
. Thanks to calibration and tuning, engine output was increased from 625hp to 635hp. Torque has also increased from 800Nm to 820Nm. The new flagship version reaches a  top speed of 325 km/h and can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

 

With its traditional all-wheel-drive system with a 40:60 rear-biased torque split the W12 S a new responsive suspension tune for the Flying Spur W12 S improves handling and provides even more traction. The four-door vehicle is available optionally with carbon ceramic brakes with red or black painted calipers.

 

Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley Motors, said: “The Flying Spur W12 S is the ultimate luxury performance sedan. It combines sharper dynamics and an increase in power from our renowned W12 engine with a more assertive exterior and interior design for customers looking for a Flying Spur with extra attitude.”

 

To distinguish it from the remaining versions in the range the Flying Spur W12 S gets a Beluga gloss radiator grille and light surrounds, a rear diffuser and optional carbon fibre veneer. Bentley is offering on the W12 S 21in 7-spoke wheels with new gloss-black finish, or optional 21in Sports 5-spoke directional wheels finished in either gloss black or a dark tint.

 

Inside the new Flying Spur gets a unique black finish, W12 S headrest emblem and special front and rear treadplates. It also comes fitted with a three-spoke Sport Plus steering wheel and knurled gearshift paddles.

 

Customer deliveries of the new Flying Spur W12 S will commence at the end of the year.