2024 Bentley Flying Spur

Every 2024 Bentley Flying Spur represents a combination of performance and luxury that should be impossible. Passengers can expect an exquisite, limousine-like experience, characterized by generous legroom, unrivalled comfort and intuitive passenger technology. For the driver, it delivers the power and agility of a high-performance grand tourer. With a choice of seven truly extraordinary models, the Flying Spur is a car like no other. The Flying Spur is spacious yet streamlined; imposing yet intricately detailed. Crafted from super formed aluminum for a near-seamless surface, it exudes elegance and a sense of untapped power.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

All 2024 Bentley Flying Spur come with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a powerful twin-turbocharged engine. A 542-hp V-8 is standard, but we’d suggest upgrading to the Speed model which comes exclusively with the 626-hp W-12 engine. With 12 cylinders under the hood, the Flying Spur never wants for power. In fact, it can show its taillights to many top-tier sports cars in a drag race. At our test track, it leaped to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.

The V-8-powered model delivered an identical 3.5-second zero-to-60-mph run, but the W-12 is slightly quicker to 100 mph and through the quarter-mile. A plug-in-hybrid powertrain is also available and combines a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 with an electric motor for a combined 536 horses and 553 pound-feet of torque. At our test track, the PHEV snapped off a quick 3.9-second run to 60 mph, just a few tenths off the quicker V-8 and W-12 cars.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The 2024 Bentley Flying Spur’s fuel-economy estimates from the EPA look as though they’re for a pickup truck rather than a sedan, earning 12 mpg city and 19 highway with the W-12 engine under the hood. Fuel-economy ratings for the V-8-powered variant come in at 15 mpg city and 20 highway. The Flying Spur’s chief rival—the Rolls-Royce Ghost—doesn’t fare any better at the pump.

The 2024 Bentley Flying Spur plug-in hybrid is rated at 19 mpg combined, with an estimated electric driving range of 21 miles on a single charge. In our testing, the plug-in hybrid model far exceeded its estimated electric driving range by motoring on for 35 miles of highway before needing to activate the gas engine. For more information about the Flying Spur’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Sumptuous leather, genuine wood trim, and real metal accents line the Flying Spur’s interior. In the front or back, there’s plenty of space for adults to stretch out and enjoy the luxurious environs. Bentley’s interior designers managed to preserve the brand’s prim and proper styling while incorporating modern tech features. A remote touchscreen controller mounted to the rear of the center console allows rear-seat riders to adjust certain things without asking the driver for assistance. For instance, you can use it to open and close the window shades, adjust the cabin climate, and activate the rear-seat massagers. A generously sized trunk offers plenty of space for luggage, cases of champagne, or a day’s worth of impulse shopping on Rodeo Drive.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A large 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is situated between large swaths of wood trim on the Flying Spur’s dashboard. For a price, Bentley will swap the static infotainment screen with a moving piece that rotates the screen into the dashboard and brings up a wood panel featuring three analog dials (an outside-temperature gauge, a clock, and a compass). Passengers can connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot, and those with compatible smartphones will enjoy the Spur’s Apple CarPlay integration. Bentley provides a 10-speaker stereo system standard but will install one of two premium audio systems for more coin. Buyers may upgrade to either the 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen setup or the 19-speaker Naim system with illuminated speaker grilles.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Bentley offers several driver-assistance features; unfortunately, many of them cost extra. For more information about the Flying Spur’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection
• Available automated emergency braking
• Available adaptive cruise control and night vision

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