2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED
Following the highly successful introduction of the Continental GT Speed coupe in 2007, Bentley – almost half of new Continental GTs now sold are Speed versions – Bentley now offers the 600bhp (610PS) W12 powertrain in the new Continental Flying Spur Speed to deliver a more powerful and engaging Bentley driving experience.
The Speed engine develops 15 percent more torque and nine percent more power than the standard Flying Spur, while engine efficiency is optimised by the use of lower friction, lighter-weight components and a new engine management system. The resultant performance is exceptional, with a top speed of 200mph (322km/h), a zero to 60mph sprint time of just 4.5 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.8s) and effortless overtaking capability.
The most powerful four-door Bentley ever made, the Flying Spur Speed blends understated design cues to distinguish it from the Flying Spur. Its front grille and lower air intakes are dark-tinted chrome, while at the rear wider rifled sports exhaust tailpipes hint at the potential of the Speed model.
New 20-inch multi-spoke wheels available in both bright silver or darkened tungsten carry bespoke Pirelli PZero performance tyres introduced on the GT Speed model, which provide the car with superb grip and feedback.
The Speed’s sporting performance is complemented by a highly capable chassis. Tauter handling and greater steering response with sharper turn-in and improved driver feedback is achieved through a retuned Servotronic steering system, direct-mounted front subframe and stiffer bushings.
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed
Improved agility and body control is also achieved through uprated spring and damper settings as well as thicker anti-roll bars front and rear. To aid the car’s high-speed dynamics, the Flying Spur Speed’s self-levelling air suspension sits 10mm lower.
The advanced electronic stability programme (ESP), uprated to ESP 8.1 for both models, provides a greater degree of driver interaction and control.
The Flying Spur Speed offers a new 'Dynamic Mode' that allows increased wheel slip at higher speeds. Torque is reinstated more quickly after the traction control system is triggered, giving the spirited driver a greater sense of control and the ability to exploit the full potential of the new engine.
Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board Engineering, comments:
“The new Flying Spur advances its Bentley performance credentials while delivering outstanding refinement and comfort through our unique application of advanced technology and traditional craftsmanship.
With 600 bhp and a sports-tuned chassis, the Flying Spur Speed redefines customer expectations of a large, four-door luxury saloon. The performance, handling and agility set new benchmarks.”
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
MODEL TYPE Four-door
ENGINE
- Type 12-cylinder, 6-litre twin-turbocharged engine
- Installation Front, longitudinal, all-wheel drive
- Construction Alloy heads and block
- Bore/stroke 84 x 90.2mm
- Capacity 5998cc
- Compression ratio 9.0:1
- Valve gear Chain-driven DOHC per bank, 4 valves per cylinder, cam phased inlet and outlet
- Power Flying Spur: 552bhp/560PS/412kW @ 6100rev/min
- Flying Spur Speed: 600bhp/610PS/449kW @ 6000rev/min
- Torque Flying Spur: 479lb ft/650Nm @1600rev/min
- Flying Spur Speed: 553lb ft/750Nm @ 1750rev/min
- Fuel 98 (95) RON
TRANSMISSION
- Type Continuous all-wheel drive
- Gearbox ZF 6-speed automatic
- Ratios
- 1st: 4.17
- 2nd: 2.34
- 3rd: 1.52
- 4th: 1.14
- 5th: 0.87
- 6th: 0.69
- Final drive: 3.526
PERFORMANCE
- Top speed Flying Spur: 195mph (312km/h)
- Flying Spur Speed: 200mph (322km/h)
0-60mph (0-100km/h)
- Flying Spur: 4.9 seconds (5.2 seconds)
- Flying Spur Speed: 4.5 seconds (4.8 seconds)
0-100mph (0-160km/h)
- Flying Spur: 11.3 seconds (11.3 seconds)
- Flying Spur Speed: 10.5 seconds (10.4 seconds)
50-70mph (80-120km/h)
- Flying Spur: 2.6 seconds (3.3 seconds)
- Flying Spur Speed: 2.4 seconds (3.1 seconds)
SUSPENSION
- Front Complex multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar
- Rear Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, anti-roll bar
STEERING
- Type Rack & pinion, power-assisted, speed-sensitive
- Turns lock to lock 2.7
- Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 11.8m (38.7 ft)
BRAKES
- Front 405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs)
- Rear 335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm carbon/ silicon carbide, cross-drilled discs)
- Anti lock Standard with Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
BODY & CHASSIS
- Construction Steel monocoque
- Length 5290m m (208.26in)
- Width (inc. mirrors) 2118mm (83.39in)
- Weight 2475 kg (5456lb)
- Height Flying Spur: 1475mm (58.1in)
- Flying Spur Speed: 1465mm (57.7in)
- Wheelbase 3065mm (120.67in)
- Front track 1623mm (63.9in)
- Rear track 1607mm (63.27in)
- Wheels Flying Spur: 9.0J 19-inch Alloy (optional 9.0J 20-inch Alloy)
- Flying Spur Speed: 9.5J 20-inch Alloy
Tyres (bespoke)
- Flying Spur:
- 275/40x19 bespoke Pirelli P Zero (optional 275/35x20)
- Flying Spur Speed:
- 275/35x20 Pirelli P-Zero
Tyre pressure monitoring standard
- Luggage volume 475 litres (16.7 cu.ft./ 0.47m3)
- Fuel tank capacity 90 litres (19.8 gallons/23.8 US gallons)
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
- Front legroom 1054mm (41.5in)
- Rear legroom 980mm (38.58in)
FUEL CONSUMPTION/EMISSIONS
- Fuel consumption Urban: 11.2mpg (25.3 litres/100km)
- Extra Urban: 24.3mpg (11.6 litres/100km)
- Combined: 17.0mpg (16.6 litres/100km)
- Carbon dioxide emissions 396g/km
- Emission controls EU 1V and US LEV II
- EPA Drive Cycle
- City Driving: 10.0mpg (US)
- Highway Driving: 17.0mpg (US)
