Bentley has revealed a redesigned Flying Spur and revived the performance-focused S derivative, which produces 680 PS and 930 Nm from a High-Performance Hybrid V8 powertrain. According to Bentley, the fourth-generation Flying Spur S is the most powerful car to wear the S badge to date, accelerating from 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0–100 km/h in 3.7 seconds) and reaching a top speed of 191 mph. The car can be specified now, with production beginning at the company’s Crewe factory in September and first deliveries due early in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Highlights
- The returning Flying Spur S delivers 680 PS and 930 Nm, which Bentley reports is 130 PS more than the previous-generation Flying Spur S.
- The S accelerates from 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 191 mph, according to the company.
- The cabin now offers five seat styles, each requiring 12 hours of hand assembly using fluted or quilted inserts.
- The Naim for Mulliner audio system, available through the new Virtuoso Collection, uses 21 speakers derived from Focal’s Grand Utopia range.
A Redesigned Exterior Brings Back Single Headlamps
The latest Flying Spur adopts a cleaner exterior that aligns its design with the fourth-generation Continental GT family. Single front headlamps return to a Bentley sedan for the first time since 1962, offered in two variations depending on model, while the radiator grille is now integrated into the front bumper. The previous wing vent is gone, replaced by a smooth front wing with badging set behind the front wheel.
At the rear, a new boot lid, redesigned rear lamps, and a body-coloured number plate surround complete the exterior changes. New 22-inch wheel finishes are optional on both the Azure and S models, and Dark Teal — a mid-blue metallic paint with green undertones — joins the colour palette. The update extends the styling Bentley introduced when it brought the hybrid powertrain to the current Flying Spur generation.
Flying Spur S: The Most Powerful S to Date
The S returns as a sporting derivative built on the Continental GT S, pairing the Bentley Performance Active Chassis with the High-Performance Hybrid powertrain. Bentley reports the powertrain’s 680 PS and 930 Nm represent nearly 20% more output than any previous Flying Spur S. It is the same High-Performance Hybrid system the company rolled out across the Continental GT, GT Convertible, and Flying Spur ranges.
For the first time on a Flying Spur S, the car includes an electronic limited-slip differential. The Performance Active Chassis — previously offered only on the Speed and Mulliner models — combines several systems:
- Active All-Wheel Drive with torque vectoring, both front-to-rear and across the axles
- Twin-valve dampers and the 48V Bentley Dynamic Ride active anti-roll system
- A new-generation ESC control software package
- The electronic limited-slip differential, new to the S
A Blackline Specification sharpens the exterior with a dark front lower bumper, gloss black matrix grilles, black Bentley wings and lettering, and Beluga black mirror caps and sill extensions. Dark-tint full LED matrix headlamps with Bentley’s Precision detail — shared only with the Flying Spur Speed — and dark-tint taillamps and tailpipe finishers complete the look.
Five Seat Styles and the Virtuoso Collection
With the S added to the range, the Flying Spur now offers five seat styles, each requiring 12 hours of hand assembly and using either fluted or advanced quilted inserts. The Virtuoso Collection also becomes available on the Flying Spur, pairing the Naim for Mulliner audio system with embroidery and Champagne Gold detailing across three themes — Soprano, Tenor, and Bass. The gold accents extend to the winged badges, exhaust finishers, collection badges, and a Champagne Gold-edged key.
The Naim for Mulliner system was originally developed for the coachbuilt Batur, where it carried an option cost of £25,000 (roughly $33,650) excluding taxes. Built on a Naim partnership spanning more than 15 years, the system uses 21 speakers derived from Focal’s Grand Utopia range, with patented single-piece ‘M’ cones on the mid-range drivers and tweeters.
Availability
The new Flying Spur is available to specify now. Production begins at Crewe in September, with the first cars due to reach most markets in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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