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Bentley Flying Spur Mk1

Headline trim: Speed W12 — 600 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.

Bentley Flying Spur Mk1 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
600 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
200 mph
MPG
17.0 mpg
Used
£12,000-£32,000

Strengths

  • Continental GT four-door sister
  • 6.0 W12
  • AWD with air suspension

Weaknesses

  • Coil pack failures
  • Air suspension cost
  • Heavy fuel use

Notable tech

  • VW Phaeton-derived platform
  • 6.0 W12
  • 6AT (ZF)
  • Permanent AWD
  • Air suspension
  • Speed trim 600 bhp

Common issues

  • Coil packs
  • Air suspension
  • 6AT mechatronic
  • Fuel use

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Continental Flying Spur W12
BHP552
Torque650 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top195 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Flying Spur Speed W12
BHP600
Torque750 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top200 mph
MPG17 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT