BENTLEY THE CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED

Thursday, December 23, 2010

BENTLEY THE CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED

The Continental Flying Spur Speed is designed to deliver an even more powerful and engaging driving experience to those for whom time at the wheel is the key to their motoring enjoyment.

With an uprated 600bhp (610PS) version of the Continental Flying Spur’s acclaimed 12-cylinder engine, this is the most powerful four-door car we have ever produced. It offers uncompromising performance that is synonymous with every Bentley to have borne the revered ‘Speed’ name.
Inspired by our legendary Speed models that first appeared in 1923, the Continental Flying Spur Speed is a more engaging and more potent machine. Its lower stance and subtle design changes give it a darker, more competitive feel, while a host of new low friction engine components mean the Continental Flying Spur Speed can utilise an uprated engine management system to raise its torque output by 15 percent and its power by 9 percent.
The outcome is simply outstanding performance: a 0-60mph sprint time of just 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds) and a top speed of 200mph (322km/h). In addition, the Continental Flying Spur Speed enjoys a retuned speed-sensitive Servotronic system, solidmounted front subframe and stiffer rear bushings. The result is a Bentley that offers unfettered acceleration, effortless overtaking ability and dynamism beyond your expectations.

Performance

THE CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED LEAVES NO-ONE IN DOUBT OF ITS PERFORMANCE CREDENTIALS.

From behind, wider rifled-effect sports exhaust tail pipes release the rousing sound of the engine via the acoustically-enhanced exhaust system, while unique 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels complete the look by filling the car’s wheel arches for an even more poised appearance.
Inside, classic Bentley design touches include unique Speed treadplates, diamond-quilted leather seats, drilled sports pedals and a 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel.
The Continental Flying Spur Speed isn’t simply designed to impress, it is also engineered to give the same result. Lowering the suspension by 10mm and adding uprated springs and dampers, gives the Continental Flying Spur Speed even greater agility and handling dynamics. The result is a harder-edged, sportier feel with tauter handling, even more responsive steering and improved driver feedback.
And the car’s crowning glory – its 12-cylinder engine – is also re-engineered to provide 600bhp (610PS) and 750Nm (553lb ft) of torque; enough to launch you to 60mph from rest in just 4.5 seconds and deliver devastating overtaking ability – the car will fire you from 50-70mph in just 2.4 seconds (80-120km/h in 3.1 seconds).