Bentley’s continental became so popular that the company wanted to invent a family continental, capable of holding more than two people comfortably. The larger built Mulsanne was in a different league, not confining to the two-door coupe or the 4-door sedan, and as such Bentley chose the Flying Spur to be the sedan-talisman for the company. The second-generation of the Flying Spur was unveiled in two different variant options, one being the W12 engine upgrade for increased firepower and the other one being a trimmer twin-turbocharged V8 engine for a compact look. The car weighed substantially even with a V8 engine, which might explain the increased torque needed to drive this beast as well as the increased fuel dependency.
Before the turn of the century, Bentley produced cars similar to the Mulsanne, with large bodies only intending to fulfill the needs of a luxury drive. Since Rolls-Royce and Bentley were working under the same ownership, the engine, the body and the aesthetics were all closely linked, prioritizing larger limousine-like builds with excessive luxury amenities. It was only until the 21st century when Bentley had an ownership transfer to Volkswagen, and even though the priority still remained Luxury, the option of performance was added to the Bentley dictionary. Where Mulsanne represents that Bentley heritage of the previous century, The Flying Spur became the flagship of the company, representing power and precision, moving the perspective more towards the driver instead of just the passenger.
Bolstering the 8-cylinder-based 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the 2018 Flying Spur is capable of producing horsepower north of 500 HP. Bentley designed engines to specifically complement the high-weight of the car, as the twisting force produced from this V8 engine eventually results in high torque which is essential when pulling an object this size with speed. With a torque of 487 lb-ft, the 2018 Flying Spur manages to complete 0-100 KPH in almost 4.9 seconds. This might not be substantial in the automotive industry however, very few possess the capability to move a machine weighing over 5,400 lbs at such high speeds. Being an All-Wheel-Drive, the car has a specific advantage of grip against its competitors, which might explain how the Flying Spur manages to stay stable on the road. This 8-speed automatic transmission present in the car, allows a 60:40 distribution of power from the rear to the front wheel seamlessly allowing the car to reach a top-speed of over 183 mph.
Bentley never misses a chance to showcase its leather upholstery in the seating and padding of its cars. This has been the case with the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur V8 as well where the company uses shiny wood accents to exemplify luxury. Whereas the leather seats not only depict the luxury heritage of the company, they also provide utility as leather makes for better heating and ventilation arrangements. With the 2018 model, the company added an option of massage for the seats as well for even more relaxed trips. In the middle of the wooden veneer, which stretches from the door panels to the dashboard, is the 8-inch touch display screen. This screen offers entertainment options on top of navigation abilities which are enhanced by the excellent in-built audio system offered by one of Britain’s largest Audio Company, Naim Audio. The company also offers an upgrade for this variant where the entertainment screens can also be added to the rear-seats for the passengers sitting behind. The previous versions of the car were packing the right amount of punch however, were lacking in the cutting-edge technology sector. With the new Flying Spur, Bentley updated the Digital Instrument Cluster to start off, introducing a customizable display for essential car information including driver assistance features and current speed. The suspension technology implemented by the company became the talking point during the release days, since the car uses adaptive air suspension system, capable of continuously adapting ride height and damping so even in rugged terrain the car flows seamlessly. Furthermore, the adaptive cruise control is one of the best Driver Assistance Features, allowing the car to automatically speed up and dial down whenever necessary. The company has seen massive improvement within the sensory system of the Flying Spur as well, making its blind-spot management superbly impressive.
Even 6 years after its release, the 2018 Flying Spur hasn’t lost its credibility thanks to the performance upgrade that came with the luxury amenities. Where the Bentley emblem with the wings popping out has been credible enough for the built quality, the car came packed with cutting-edge technology that was perfected by the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine capable of producing massive amounts of torque. Where other cars focus on increasing raw power, Bentley focused its strategies within the boundaries of grip and control to increase its market from the driver’s perspective. Currently, the 2018 Bentley Flying Spur V8 is listed in the market within the range of $100,000 to $120,000. This price comes with a certain number of miles already in the bucket of the car, and used cars tend to have underlying issues when the car is not maintained properly. This price would be considered an excellent buy for a car of this stature if the car is properly maintained. Therefore, always refer to Exotic Car Trader when buying or selling cars as our company not only provides inspection services but we also employ a team of well-seasoned representatives that would love to guide you throughout your journey.
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