Bentley has sharpened the Flying Spur with a quieter, cleaner visual update that brings the saloon closer to the latest Continental GT.
The biggest shift is at the nose, where the familiar four-headlamp look gives way to a simpler twin-lamp arrangement for the first time on a Bentley saloon since the S2 era.
It’s a subtle facelift rather than a reinvention, but the returning Flying Spur S gives the range a proper performance anchor.
At a glance
- Bentley has updated the Flying Spur with Continental GT-influenced styling and the return of the S variant.
- The Flying Spur S uses a plug-in hybrid twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor for 661 hp and 686 lb ft.
- The S reaches 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and tops out at 191 mph, despite weighing more than 2.5 tonnes.
A sharper face for Bentley’s luxury saloon
The new front end is the clearest sign that Bentley is pulling its grand tourer and saloon design language into closer alignment.
Replacing the quad-headlamp arrangement with a twin-lamp setup gives the Flying Spur a more contemporary expression without stripping away its traditional presence.
The front fender vent has also been removed, which helps clean up the side profile and makes the bodywork feel less interrupted.
At the rear, Bentley has used smoother surfacing to refine the shape rather than chase drama, a move that suits a car built around long-distance pace and discreet authority.
The Flying Spur S puts the emphasis back on pace
The returning S variant is the standout addition because it brings a serious electrified V8 drivetrain to the updated saloon.
Its plug-in hybrid system pairs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor, producing a combined 661 hp and 686 lb ft of torque.
Power goes to all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, with an electronic limited-slip differential helping put that output to the road.
The numbers are brisk by any measure, but especially so for a luxury saloon of this scale.
Bentley quotes 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 191 mph top speed, figures that put the S firmly in grand touring territory rather than simply making it a trim-led styling exercise.
Chassis hardware with Speed and Mulliner influence
Bentley has also given the Flying Spur S hardware aimed at making the car feel more controlled when driven hard.
The S receives advanced active anti-roll bars and adaptive dampers derived from the Speed and Mulliner models.
That matters because the Flying Spur has always needed to balance two different jobs, delivering limousine composure while still feeling worthy of the winged badge when the road opens up.
The addition of performance-focused chassis systems should help the S feel more deliberate without abandoning the comfort expected from Bentley’s four-door flagship.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Model | Flying Spur S |
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with electric motor |
| Power | 661 hp |
| Torque | 686 lb ft |
| Transmission | Eight-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Differential | Electronic limited-slip differential |
| 0-62 mph | 3.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 191 mph |
| Chassis | Active anti-roll bars and adaptive dampers |
The updated Flying Spur doesn’t shout for attention, and that’s part of its appeal.
With cleaner styling, a more focused S model and a potent electrified V8, Bentley’s saloon now feels more closely tied to the brand’s latest grand tourer while keeping the effortless character that has long defined the nameplate.
