The introduction of the new Continental GT earlier this year presented not just a new generation of the brand’s two-door but a potent hybrid powertrain as well. It arrived shortly after the brand’s much beloved W12 exited production, offering increased power, efficiency, and all-electric range in its place. The GT’s twin-turbo V8 and electric motor combo now debut in a four-door platform, powering the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur.
At its core, the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur incorporates an updated version of the carmaker’s well-known 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. Thanks to increased fuel pressure and new single-scroll turbochargers, it can both operate at higher temperatures to reduce emissions while increasing its power output from 542 hp and 568 lb-ft in the outgoing V8 models to 592 hp and 590 lb-ft. However, its not alone, pairing with a single electric motor that generates up to 187 hp and 332 lb-ft.
Altogether, the Flying Spur produces 771 hp and 738 lb-ft, a whopping 145 hp and 74 lb-ft more than the outgoing W12-powered Speed. These figures make it the most powerful Bentley sedan ever produced. As a result, it’s quicker, too. With its new powertrain mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive system, it sprints to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, a half-second quicker than its predecessor.
However, incorporating an electric motor and a 25.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack makes the Bentley Flying Spur a more versatile machine than the car it replaces. In the European test cycle, it covered 47 miles on electric power alone. Expect that figure to dip once it crosses the pond and undergoes the EPA’s more stringent tests. Still, Crewe’s latest sedan can travel on electrons alone at speeds up to 87 mph or 75 percent throttle applications. When it comes time to plug in, its battery offers an 11-kilowatt peak charge rate, replenishing the pack in under three hours.
Depending on the selected drive mode, the new Flying Spur can draw power from its V8 to charge its battery pack, capture energy with regenerative braking, or briefly increase its output with an electric boost function. This updated software pairs with an all-new electric architecture that powers the car’s infotainment driver assist systems and various sound system offerings. These range from a 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen setup to a range-topping 19-speaker Naim option.
There are also updates beneath the skin, with the new Speed models gaining Bentley’s Performance Active Chassis as standard. This includes an updated version of the carmaker’s excellent Dynamic Ride system, which works alongside new twin-valve dampers. It pairs with updated rear axle-steering, stability, and traction control systems. These complement an electronic limited-slip differential, all calibrated to account for the Spur’s new rear-biased weight distribution of 48.3 to 51.7.
In contrast to its mechanical changes, however, its styling updates might be hard to spot. Up front, the Bentley Flying Spur sports a new front bumper adorned with an updated grille for the Speed models. Alongside its new form factor, its usually polished trim is now available in a tinted shade. A revised rear diffuser, a new 22-inch swept-spoke wheel, and updated LED puddle lamps round out the list of physical changes.
This trend continues inside, where the Flying Spur carries over a very familiar layout. However, it adds a new digital instrument cluster paired with a rotating 12.3-inch central display. These now have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and over-the-wair map updates for its native navigation system.
The Wellness Seating Specification debuted for the Bentayga EWB and is now available for the Flying Spur. Integrated into all four seats, it includes auto climate and postural adjustments. This added comfort pairs with a new diamond-stiched and perforated pattern adoring its chairs. Elsewhere in the cabin, you’ll find optional darkened chrome trim to match its exterior.
However, the cabin’s appeal remains its customization flexibility. As standard, Bentley offers 101 exterior colors, with 22 primary colors for its interior and 11 secondary shades, allowing for over 700 unique configurations.
Although the carmaker has not publicly announced how much the latest iteration of the Bentley Flying Spur will cost, the outgoing W12 Speed model carried a base price of $266,500. Given that the recently introduced Continental GT Speed is expected to cost around $300,000, expect its four-door counterpart to carry a similar base figure when it goes on sale later this year.
