2023 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR | SCBBG6ZG7PC007174
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2023 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR | SCBBG6ZG7PC007174
Specifications
3
~$260,000
Engine: 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12
Torque: 900 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~3.7 s
The modern Flying Spur Speed defies the expectations typically placed on a full-size luxury sedan. Despite its near-2.5-ton curb weight and limousine-level comfort, the Speed is equipped with Bentley’s legendary 6.0L W12 delivering 635 hp and 900 Nm of torque. That power propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds—faster than many sports cars and hot hatches, with all four wheels clawing at the pavement through an advanced AWD system.
Bentley backs up this power with hardware that turns grace into agility. Rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring, active all-wheel drive, and a 48V active anti-roll system work together to keep the car composed and agile in corners. The air suspension and electronic dampers adjust in real time, creating a driving experience that’s surprisingly dialed-in—without sacrificing ride comfort.
While its exterior styling remains elegantly reserved, subtle cues like darkened grilles, larger intakes, unique wheels, and “Speed” badging hint at the performance within. Inside, optional carbon fiber accents, contrast stitching, and diamond-quilted seats give a sporty twist to the opulence. The Flying Spur Speed is more than just a chauffeured machine—it’s a silent, surging grand tourer in a tailored suit.
Body Styles
The Bentley Flying Spur is offered exclusively as a four-door full-size luxury sedan with a long-wheelbase configuration, emphasizing executive comfort, rear-seat luxury, and seamless performance. Despite its limousine-like dimensions, it exhibits a coupe-inspired profile with sculpted haunches and a strong character line running the length of the body. The aluminum-intensive architecture not only reduces weight but also enhances rigidity and refinement. This third-generation Flying Spur delivers the visual grandeur expected of a Bentley, while incorporating dynamic proportions and detailing that hint at the car’s formidable performance capabilities.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The name “Flying Spur” originates from the heraldic crest of the family of Arthur Talbot Johnstone, managing director of H.J. Mulliner — the coachbuilder responsible for some of Bentley’s most prestigious bodies. Introduced in the late 1950s, the name was intended to signify both elegance and swift motion, merging the aristocratic with the athletic. Within Bentley’s internal lineage, the Flying Spur bridges the gap between the brand’s performance-oriented grand tourers and its chauffeur-driven luxury limousines.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
The term “Flying Spur” draws on English etymology, combining the word “flying,” which denotes speed, grace, and upward motion, with “spur,” a historical reference to a rider’s heel attachment used to prompt a horse into action. Together, the phrase evokes the imagery of power unleashed with elegance — a fitting metaphor for a luxury sedan capable of tremendous acceleration delivered with utter composure. It symbolically connects motion and authority, encapsulating the Bentley philosophy of effortless performance in a noble form.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
Bentley offers the Flying Spur with a near-limitless spectrum of exterior colors, including the standard palette of curated shades and an extended range via the Mulliner Bespoke Commissioning program. Paints such as Glacier White, Onyx, Verdant, Midnight Emerald, and Thunder offer rich metallic and pearlescent effects, while heritage colors like British Racing Green and Claret reference Bentley’s motorsport history. Clients can also request duo-tone configurations or exclusive satin and pearlescent finishes. The paint process is multi-layered and hand-polished to perfection, reinforcing the brand’s artisanal standards.
Inside, the Flying Spur is a celebration of craftsmanship and material excellence. Clients may choose from a broad range of leather hides, including Camel, Cricket Ball, Burnt Oak, and Portland, all diamond-quilted and accented with contrast stitching. Veneers include Crown Cut Walnut, Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, and Piano Black — or exotic open-pore and high-gloss options, such as Liquid Amber or Dark Burr Walnut. Hand-stitched steering wheels, deep-pile carpets, and knurled aluminum switchgear all underscore the elevated tactile experience. Ambient lighting and personalized embroidery further individualize the cabin, while the Bentley Rotating Display blends analog charm with digital convenience.
Wheel designs range from 20-inch ten-spoke standard alloys to 21- and 22-inch Mulliner wheels with polished or painted finishes. Sportier configurations add directional turbine-style wheels or gloss black multi-spokes, often paired with red or black brake calipers depending on the performance spec. The Flying Spur’s imposing stance and precise detailing ensure it retains road presence even when parked.
Top Expensive Options
- Mulliner Personal Commissioning Program: $30,000+
- Naim for Bentley 2,200W audio system: $8,800
- Rear Seat Entertainment tablets (dual 10.2"): $7,500
- Bentley Rotating Display (digital/analog triple face): $6,200
- Rear massage and ventilation package: $5,300
- Mulliner self-leveling wheel badges: $1,800
- Diamond Knurling package (vent controls, switchgear): $3,000
- LED Welcome Lighting and Puddle Illumination: $2,300
- Touring Specification (night vision, HUD, lane assist): $9,000
- Extended Veneer package (door tops, rear console): $4,700
vs Competitors
In the ultra-luxury performance sedan category, the Bentley Flying Spur competes primarily with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Rolls-Royce Ghost, and Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive. Compared to the Maybach S580 or S680, the Flying Spur leans more into driver engagement. Where the Maybach prioritizes rear-seat serenity and cutting-edge tech in an understated shell, the Flying Spur balances chauffeured comfort with a surprising capacity for dynamic performance, thanks to available W12 power and all-wheel steering.
Against the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Flying Spur comes across as more agile and versatile. While the Ghost’s V12 powertrain and cloud-like ride quality are unmatched in isolation, the Bentley offers a more grounded and athletic experience that doesn’t sacrifice luxury but emphasizes the duality of driver and passenger enjoyment. It also delivers sharper handling responses, making it more usable for those who drive themselves rather than relying solely on a chauffeur.
In contrast with the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive, the Flying Spur positions itself as a more opulent grand tourer. The Panamera edges ahead in outright track handling and modern sports car architecture, but lacks the handcrafted indulgence and deep heritage that the Flying Spur projects with every detail — from organ-stop vents to hand-finished wood veneers. Where the Porsche feels like a stretched supercar, the Bentley feels like a private jet with launch control.
Fun Fact
The Flying Spur W12 was the first Bentley sedan to receive the brand’s active all-wheel steering system, giving it remarkable agility despite its size — at low speeds it shortens the turning radius, while at high speeds it enhances stability. And while it weighs over 2.4 tons, its 0–100 km/h time of under 4 seconds makes it quicker than a Ferrari F355, all while offering cooled massaging rear seats and a refrigerator in the center console.
Lot Details
Specifications
3
~$260,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The modern Flying Spur Speed defies the expectations typically placed on a full-size luxury sedan. Despite its near-2.5-ton curb weight and limousine-level comfort, the Speed is equipped with Bentley’s legendary 6.0L W12 delivering 635 hp and 900 Nm of torque. That power propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds—faster than many sports cars and hot hatches, with all four wheels clawing at the pavement through an advanced AWD system.
Bentley backs up this power with hardware that turns grace into agility. Rear-wheel steering, torque vectoring, active all-wheel drive, and a 48V active anti-roll system work together to keep the car composed and agile in corners. The air suspension and electronic dampers adjust in real time, creating a driving experience that’s surprisingly dialed-in—without sacrificing ride comfort.
While its exterior styling remains elegantly reserved, subtle cues like darkened grilles, larger intakes, unique wheels, and “Speed” badging hint at the performance within. Inside, optional carbon fiber accents, contrast stitching, and diamond-quilted seats give a sporty twist to the opulence. The Flying Spur Speed is more than just a chauffeured machine—it’s a silent, surging grand tourer in a tailored suit.
Body Styles
The Bentley Flying Spur is offered exclusively as a four-door full-size luxury sedan with a long-wheelbase configuration, emphasizing executive comfort, rear-seat luxury, and seamless performance. Despite its limousine-like dimensions, it exhibits a coupe-inspired profile with sculpted haunches and a strong character line running the length of the body. The aluminum-intensive architecture not only reduces weight but also enhances rigidity and refinement. This third-generation Flying Spur delivers the visual grandeur expected of a Bentley, while incorporating dynamic proportions and detailing that hint at the car’s formidable performance capabilities.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
The name “Flying Spur” originates from the heraldic crest of the family of Arthur Talbot Johnstone, managing director of H.J. Mulliner — the coachbuilder responsible for some of Bentley’s most prestigious bodies. Introduced in the late 1950s, the name was intended to signify both elegance and swift motion, merging the aristocratic with the athletic. Within Bentley’s internal lineage, the Flying Spur bridges the gap between the brand’s performance-oriented grand tourers and its chauffeur-driven luxury limousines.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
The term “Flying Spur” draws on English etymology, combining the word “flying,” which denotes speed, grace, and upward motion, with “spur,” a historical reference to a rider’s heel attachment used to prompt a horse into action. Together, the phrase evokes the imagery of power unleashed with elegance — a fitting metaphor for a luxury sedan capable of tremendous acceleration delivered with utter composure. It symbolically connects motion and authority, encapsulating the Bentley philosophy of effortless performance in a noble form.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
Bentley offers the Flying Spur with a near-limitless spectrum of exterior colors, including the standard palette of curated shades and an extended range via the Mulliner Bespoke Commissioning program. Paints such as Glacier White, Onyx, Verdant, Midnight Emerald, and Thunder offer rich metallic and pearlescent effects, while heritage colors like British Racing Green and Claret reference Bentley’s motorsport history. Clients can also request duo-tone configurations or exclusive satin and pearlescent finishes. The paint process is multi-layered and hand-polished to perfection, reinforcing the brand’s artisanal standards.
Inside, the Flying Spur is a celebration of craftsmanship and material excellence. Clients may choose from a broad range of leather hides, including Camel, Cricket Ball, Burnt Oak, and Portland, all diamond-quilted and accented with contrast stitching. Veneers include Crown Cut Walnut, Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, and Piano Black — or exotic open-pore and high-gloss options, such as Liquid Amber or Dark Burr Walnut. Hand-stitched steering wheels, deep-pile carpets, and knurled aluminum switchgear all underscore the elevated tactile experience. Ambient lighting and personalized embroidery further individualize the cabin, while the Bentley Rotating Display blends analog charm with digital convenience.
Wheel designs range from 20-inch ten-spoke standard alloys to 21- and 22-inch Mulliner wheels with polished or painted finishes. Sportier configurations add directional turbine-style wheels or gloss black multi-spokes, often paired with red or black brake calipers depending on the performance spec. The Flying Spur’s imposing stance and precise detailing ensure it retains road presence even when parked.
Top Expensive Options
- Mulliner Personal Commissioning Program: $30,000+
- Naim for Bentley 2,200W audio system: $8,800
- Rear Seat Entertainment tablets (dual 10.2"): $7,500
- Bentley Rotating Display (digital/analog triple face): $6,200
- Rear massage and ventilation package: $5,300
- Mulliner self-leveling wheel badges: $1,800
- Diamond Knurling package (vent controls, switchgear): $3,000
- LED Welcome Lighting and Puddle Illumination: $2,300
- Touring Specification (night vision, HUD, lane assist): $9,000
- Extended Veneer package (door tops, rear console): $4,700
vs Competitors
In the ultra-luxury performance sedan category, the Bentley Flying Spur competes primarily with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Rolls-Royce Ghost, and Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive. Compared to the Maybach S580 or S680, the Flying Spur leans more into driver engagement. Where the Maybach prioritizes rear-seat serenity and cutting-edge tech in an understated shell, the Flying Spur balances chauffeured comfort with a surprising capacity for dynamic performance, thanks to available W12 power and all-wheel steering.
Against the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the Flying Spur comes across as more agile and versatile. While the Ghost’s V12 powertrain and cloud-like ride quality are unmatched in isolation, the Bentley offers a more grounded and athletic experience that doesn’t sacrifice luxury but emphasizes the duality of driver and passenger enjoyment. It also delivers sharper handling responses, making it more usable for those who drive themselves rather than relying solely on a chauffeur.
In contrast with the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive, the Flying Spur positions itself as a more opulent grand tourer. The Panamera edges ahead in outright track handling and modern sports car architecture, but lacks the handcrafted indulgence and deep heritage that the Flying Spur projects with every detail — from organ-stop vents to hand-finished wood veneers. Where the Porsche feels like a stretched supercar, the Bentley feels like a private jet with launch control.
Fun Fact
The Flying Spur W12 was the first Bentley sedan to receive the brand’s active all-wheel steering system, giving it remarkable agility despite its size — at low speeds it shortens the turning radius, while at high speeds it enhances stability. And while it weighs over 2.4 tons, its 0–100 km/h time of under 4 seconds makes it quicker than a Ferrari F355, all while offering cooled massaging rear seats and a refrigerator in the center console.