Especificaciones y análisis del Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Power
610HP
Torque
750Nm
Consumption
16.6l/100
Emissions
396g/km
0-100 km/h
4.8s
Top Speed
322km/h
Weight
2515kg
Price
222,014€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
475 L
90 L
449 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed · 610 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is not just a luxury sedan; it is the embodiment of power and opulence on wheels. In an era where grandeur knew no bounds, Bentley created a machine capable of crossing continents at supercar speeds, enveloping its occupants in absolute silence and comfort. It is the definitive four-door Grand Tourer.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel a torrent of controlled force. The 610-horsepower W12 engine pushes with a forcefulness that pins you to the seat, an endless wave of torque from just 1700 revolutions. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds in a 2.5-ton behemoth is an experience that defies physics and delights the senses. However, at a leisurely pace, it transforms into a magic carpet, isolating you from the outside world with astonishing serenity. The permanent all-wheel drive provides unwavering security, allowing you to unleash its fury with total confidence.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a statement of intent. A long and imposing silhouette of almost 5.3 meters that combines classic British elegance with latent muscularity. The iconic chrome grille, dual headlights, and wide hips give it a majestic presence that commands respect. The interior is an artisanal sanctuary, a feast of hand-stitched leather, mirror-polished noble woods, and cool-to-the-touch metals. Every detail is designed for pleasure, creating the atmosphere of a private club on the move.
Technology and features
Beneath its classic skin lies superb engineering for its time. The heart is its twin-turbo W12 engine, a mechanical work of art. Power is managed through a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed automatic transmission capable of handling its brutal torque. The adaptive air suspension is the key to its duality, offering sublime comfort or sporty firmness at will. The enormous ventilated disc brakes, 405 mm on the front axle, are essential to safely stop its considerable mass launched at over 320 km/h.
Competition
In the pantheon of ultra-luxury sedans, the Flying Spur Speed competed with titans like the Rolls-Royce Phantom, which prioritized absolute comfort, or the Maybach 57S, another exponent of Germanic opulence. It also faced rivals more focused on pure performance, such as the Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG or the Maserati Quattroporte, against which the Bentley offered a unique balance of exquisite craftsmanship and heart-stopping performance.
Conclusion
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is much more than a car; it is a monument to an era of glorious excess. It represents the culmination of the combustion engine, a 12-cylinder symphony that combines brute force with the most exquisite refinement. Driving it is an emotional experience, a journey back in time to an era when luxury and speed had no compromises. It is a piece of history, a future classic that will always evoke a sense of unparalleled power and distinction.