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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Full Details
The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur is set to deliver even greater levels of refinement, comfort and opportunities for customer personalisation. The class-leading 12-cylinder luxury saloon will also be joined by the 600 bhp (610PS) Continental Flying Spur Speed. The most powerful 4-door car ever produced by the British manufacturer, the Flying Spur Speed offers the pure driving experience and uncompromising performance synonymous with all Bentleys bearing the Speed legend.

The Continental Flying Spur has been an extraordinary success story for Bentley since its launch in 2005. Its unrivalled combination of exciting performance, luxury, craftsmanship, style and four-door practicality has broadened the appeal of the Continental range. The Flying Spur has become the most successful 12-cylinder luxury saloon in the world and has played a pivotal role in the revitalisation of Bentley.

The instantly recognisable style of the Flying Spur undergoes a subtle evolution with changes to the front and rear design. The new, more upright grille and bolder lower air intake accentuate the distinctive Bentley profile, while the new rear bumper delivers a more aggressive and sleek appearance.

A comprehensive range of noise-absorbent measures including acoustic glazing, tri-laminate body undertrays and wheelarch liners ensure that cabin refinement, already a hallmark of the Continental Flying Spur, is best in class.

The new Flying Spur may now be specified with a sophisticated follow-to-stop, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system, which monitors traffic ahead and manages the throttle and brakes to maintain a pre-set time gap, up to a driver selected set speed.

As a further option, the new Naim for Bentley audio system provides the world’s best in-car sound stage. Designed exclusively for Bentley by Naim, the renowned British hi-fi manufacturer, the system features an 1100 Watt amplifier, the most powerful unit offered in a production car, and 15 custom-built Naim speakers, including dual Naim sub-woofers. The next-generation Digital Signal Processor further enhances the listening experience.

The aluminium-intensive suspension of the Flying Spur features revised spring and dampers and a new bespoke 19-inch Pirelli UHP tire for outstanding levels of ride quality, comfort and refinement.

Bentley’s commitment to the highest quality of craftsmanship and customer personalisation is highlighted with an enhanced choice of beautifully crafted wood marquetry and chrome inlays. In addition, seat piping, a traditional Bentley feature, is introduced on Flying Spur together with two new hide colors. Three new colors and four duo-tone paint combinations are added to the exterior paint palette.

The 600bhp Continental Flying Spur Speed unleashes the same potent performance and intense levels of driver engagement as its highly acclaimed stablemate, the Continental GT Speed.

Inspired by Bentley’s legendary ‘Speed’ models that first appeared in 1923, the Flying Spur Speed offers a range of headline performance figures including a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 200mph.

A lowered ride height, uprated and redesigned suspension as well as retuned steering deliver outstanding agility and body control. Exceptional grip comes from the unique 9.5Jx20 multi-spoke alloy wheels with bespoke Pirelli P-Zero UHP performance tires.

The Flying Spur Speed is distinguished by subtle design cues which emphasise its performance credentials, including dark-tinted radiator and air intake grilles, wider rifled exhaust tail pipes and unique 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen explains the rationale behind the new range:

“The global success of the Continental Flying Spur has created a new generation of Bentley owners. Responding to their feedback, we have refined an already remarkable car and with the debut of the Flying Spur Speed we are extending its appeal.” Read Article
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed Full Details



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AudiphileAudiphile - 6/9/2008 12:03:55 PM
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The ultimate sedan just got even better. This is the closest thing to a 4-door Ferrari on the market right now. This car is a modern reincarnation of the Duesenberg SJ!

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Bmw8terBmw8ter - 6/10/2008 12:09:16 AM
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I beg to differ....I think the Quattroporte GT-S is the closest thing to a 4 door Ferrari. After all, the engine is engineered by Ferrari. And it's Pininfarina designed.

It has Ferrari stamped all over it.


utahnkidutahnkid - 6/9/2008 1:17:45 PM
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Always loved this car. It and the Cont. GT really put Bentley back on the map.

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RennsportRennsport - 6/9/2008 4:43:26 PMView My AgentSpace
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Wouldnt a Maserati Quattroporte be a 4-door Ferrari?

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Agent63Agent63 - 6/9/2008 7:14:30 PMView My AgentSpace
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I believe Maserati was sold so no. But technically it has a Ferrari engine.


utahnkidutahnkid - 6/9/2008 7:57:14 PM
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Actually that's a good point. I forgot about the Quattroporte. It's a little bit closer to a 4 door Ferrari then this.


AudiphileAudiphile - 6/9/2008 10:57:17 PM
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You might have a point. I originally didn't consider the Quattroporte because it is not as fast as the Flying Spur Speed, and is significantly cheaper than your typical Bentley or Ferrari. However, the Maserati does have that gorgeous Italian styling, and it MIGHT handle better than the Bentley because of its lighter weight and better front/rear weight distribution.

However, I stand behind my contention that the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is the closest thing to a Duesenberg SJ being built today. It's big, fast, luxurious, handsome and bristling with the latest technology.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/11/2008 1:06:24 AMView My AgentSpace
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Maserati was not sold. Fiat once again owns both brands, and the Quattroporte and Gran Turismo both use the Ferrari/Alfa Romeo V8.


Agent63Agent63 - 6/9/2008 7:12:53 PMView My AgentSpace
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I have always loved this car.

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utahnkidutahnkid - 6/9/2008 7:57:47 PM
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Pshh.. Copy cat. Haha.. jk


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/11/2008 1:07:21 AMView My AgentSpace
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I like it much more than the coupe. It has an elegance that the two-door can't match, which is odd because it's usually the opposite. I also love the GTC.

However, my pick of the range would still probably be a Conti GT Speed, because they did a great job updating the look.

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amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 6/11/2008 12:46:58 PM
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s4.. this POS has a phaeton engine.. how good can it be...

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 6/11/2008 11:43:00 PMView My AgentSpace
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You're right, it's a piece of shit, nobody should buy it, it's so ugly and slow and useless.
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