Sedans have become extremely popular since they have the ability to offer versatility from seating to driving while also being comfortable. Bentley’s Continental GT was the company’s most running model back in 2003, featuring 2-doors and a super powerful W12 engine. Therefore, the Flying Spur was released as a 4-door sedan variant of the Continental GT and quickly became the role model for modern sedans with advanced technology, luxurious feel, and a powerful engine. The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur was amongst the second generation of the Flying Spur model known for the revolution of AWD (All-Wheel-Drive) in a sedan. The car is yet to lose the market share it gained back in 2005, and the current production of the third-generation Flying Spur is a testament to its success. Bentley entered the market when it was fairly quiet since everyone did not have the resources to build an engine, let alone a car. On top of that, Bentley isolated itself with the luxurious car manufacturing further reducing any early competition and quickly building itself a name in the market. This name had to be reinforced though, and that came with the victory in the Le Mans in the 1920s, which was a 24-hour race built to test the endurance of the car. This meant that the automobile industry was now aware of Bentley’s engine prowess on top of the luxury amenities the car already provided. However, since its separation from Vickers, both Rolls-Royce and Bentley opted for luxury and comfort instead of performance as that market was overly saturated. Therefore, the Flying Spur was released as an analogy to Bentley’s new business model under Volkswagen.
Housing a 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 engine, this Bentley is able to generate horsepower in excess of 616 HP. Such power isn’t really necessary or expected in a luxurious car; however, when tasked with comfortably maneuvering a machine weighing over 5,500 lbs, it is necessary that the power generated and the torque produced is massive. Fortunately, the car’s large engine helps it produce a torque force of 590 lb-ft, helping it move freely across its axel without pressurizing the drivetrain. This has consequently helped the car get better with maintaining the top speed as well with the 2015 Flying Spur able to surpass the 200-mph barrier. Similarly, the torque has helped increase its acceleration as well when compared to the previous models, with the car now reaching 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.3 seconds. Nevertheless, the biggest upgrade in the second generation of the Flying Spur has been the adaptation of AWD instead of Rear-Wheel-Drive. This would’ve seemed excessive in the luxury car industry; however, when the four-wheel drive is aided with Air Suspension, Electronic Stability Control, and Continuous Damping Control, the movement of the car becomes so smooth that bumps or rugged conditions don’t let you break a sweat. The second generation of the Flying Spur was also known for its advanced technology, which was even more important back when Electric Vehicles were looking to dominate the market. The most notable amongst these were the Driver Assistance Features, namely, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Automatic Emergency Braking. The cruise control feature now allowed acceleration and deceleration as well according to the road conditions and traffic scenario.
When you are buying a car as expensive as a Bentley, you would be expecting some sort of customization options to ensure that you will always stand out. This has been the USP (Unique Selling Point) of luxury cars as premium customers want to imitate their concept of luxury in any car they buy. This includes personalizing the headliner, choosing the veneers, and the seat colors amongst others. Bentley allows all these options and better yet, provides an inspirational infotainment system in the front with a touch screen and the availability of upgrades by rear-seat installment as well. The company uses leather seats not only for their premium look but also for their usability when providing customers with heated and ventilated seats. The wooden veneer stretches from the door panels to the dashboard, covering the console elegantly.
Luxury cars are built to last a lifetime; therefore, even after a decade in the market, the cars would have a higher price than other similar models. The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is available in the market for around $65,000 - $80,000 depending on the mileage the car has incurred. This would seem reasonable for a car that is able to produce over 600 HP and yet still be able to maintain the correct balance on the road. Be sure to contact Exotic Car Trader for more information in order to ensure the price offered matches the utility the car can produce.
Understandably, when a car is based on elite performance, you cannot complain about a rather lacking mileage performance. However, when considering the luxury feel on top of the full prowess of the W12 engine, there are seldom any cars that can compete with the likes of the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur. The handcrafted interior is unique to the Bentley company and in the second generation of the Flying Spur it has been complimented with similar wooden veneers and customizable headliner. Therefore, the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur still remains a top luxury sedan to be bought even after 9 years. However, when purchasing cars older than 2-3 years, always remember to have an expert around and fortunately, the Exotic Car Trader is just that. Visit our website to always have an expert alongside you when buying or selling cars. Additionally, our inspection services ensure that the car being sold is worthy of its selling price.
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