The brand new Bentley Flying Spur Velocity is probably the most highly effective model of the sedan but, however sadly it is going to be “one of many final fashions” to characteristic 12 cylinders organized in a W-shape.
With the W12 period drawing to an in depth, and Bentley’s said need to develop into a totally electrical model by 2030 and its first EV due in 2025, the corporate will not supply the usual W12 motor within the Flying Spur.
Beneath the bonnet there’s a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine taken straight from the Continental Velocity coupe and convertible. Rated at 467kW and 900Nm, it produces 63kW and 130Nm greater than the usual W12.
It’s hooked as much as all 4 wheels by way of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Bentley says it’s able to finishing the 0-100km/h commonplace in 3.8 seconds, and hitting a high velocity of 333km/h.
For context, the Continental Velocity coupe is 0.2 seconds faster, and the convertible simply 0.1 seconds sooner to the tonne. The sedan additionally has a 2km/h decrease high velocity.
To maintain the 5.3m lengthy sedan feeling nimble, there’s a normal all-wheel steering system which factors the rear wheels barely in the wrong way at low speeds. At larger speeds the rear wheels level in the identical path because the entrance pair to assist enhance stability.
The 48V Dynamic Experience System makes use of an digital actuator to regulate the stiffness of the anti-roll bar to maintain the automobile as flat as attainable by way of corners, whereas not lowering journey high quality to that of a buying cart.
Stopping capacity comes courtesy of the “largest iron brakes on this planet”, with the entrance discs measuring 420mm in diameter. Shiny pink calipers are commonplace, whereas gloss black ones are an optionally available additional.
Like most issues on the Flying Spur, the Velocity’s 22-inch alloy wheels will be customised, with the edges obtainable in two designs and variety of totally different finishes, together with gray, gloss black and silver.
Different commonplace fittings embrace jewelled petrol and oil filler caps, sportier graphics for the instrumentation show, Velocity badges, and a darkish tint for the grille, headlights and tail-lights.
As for seating, the entrance seats supply 24-way digital adjustment, with 14-way adjustment on the again. All seats include heating, air flow, massaging, two reminiscence settings, and a combination of leather-based and fake suede upholstery.
Obtainable choices embrace as much as 15 totally different leather-based selections, at the least 4 several types of wooden inserts, blacked out chrome parts, and splitters, skirts, diffuser and rear spoiler crafted from carbon-fibre.
