Bentley launches Continental Flying Spur

Four-door version of GT coupé on sale in spring

By PH Staff / Thursday, 20 January 2005 / Loading comments

Bentley Motors has launched a four-door version of the GT Continental coupé -- revealed by PistonHeads as the Premiere League footballers' favourite set of wheels (see link below).

One year on from the unveiling of the continent-gobbling coupé, Bentley brings us the Continental Flying Spur.

At a glance

An all-new four-door Grand Tourer that blends Bentley craftsmanship and design with modern technologies.
A top speed in excess of 190mph and a 0-62mph time of around five seconds.
Powered by a 6-litre, twin-turbocharged, 12-cylinder engine engineered and built at Bentley’s factory in Crewe. Tuned to provide a 552bhp -- the legendary Bentley ‘tidal wave of torque’ from low revs.
A high-tech, all-wheel-drive system for exceptional stability and grip in any conditions.
A stunning cabin that uses exquisite Bentley design and quality to create a spacious, welcoming interior. A classic mix of leather and wood veneers are combined to give a contemporary but timeless appearance.
Over 11 leather hides are used to make a complete set of upholstery in the Continental Flying Spur.
Spacious rear legroom provides total comfort for all passengers with a five or four-seat layout optional at the time of purchase.
Designed and developed in parallel with the Continental GT coupé at Bentley’s design studios and facilities in Crewe to ensure consistency in their visual appearance and in their on-going engineering and development programme.
Pricing for the new Continental Flying Spur is yet to be finalised but Bentley expects a similar price structure to that of the Continental GT coupé.

The Continental Flying Spur will go on sale in Spring 2005.

History and heritage

Throughout its history, Bentleys have offered a blend of luxury and potent performance. The ability to undertake long journeys in great comfort has been the hallmark of every Bentley, and never was that better demonstrated than in the iconic R-Type Continental from 1952 and its four-door descendant, the Continental Flying Spur.

Bred from the fastest four-seat coupé of its time, the original 1957 Continental Flying Spur was hailed as one of the most elegant and yet powerful saloons ever created. Bentley says that the new Continental Flying Spur continues that Bentley bloodline of sporting Grand Tourers. Similarly inspired by the most desirable coupé of its day, it delivers awesome performance as well as extraordinary comfort and elegance.

Like the original Flying Spur, the new Bentley is also purposely positioned as a premium product above a crowded market. When asking our future customers about their needs they were very clear – performance and luxury, style and practicality, inspiration and solidity, excitement and safety. The Continental Flying Spur is our response to their ‘no compromise’ attitude, and our desire to further the Bentley story.

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