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Bentley’s Flying Spur is set to receive an upgrade with the new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, marking a significant leap in power, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. This development promises to deliver the most powerful and dynamic four-door sedan in Bentley’s history.
Key Highlights:
- Power Output: 782 PS (771 bhp) and 1000 Nm (738 lb.ft)
- Engine Combination: 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with a powerful electric motor
- CO2 Emissions: Below 40 g/km
- Electric Range: More than 45 miles
- Total Range: Over 500 miles
- Performance Increase: Nearly 150 PS more than the current Flying Spur Speed
Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan, renowned as the ultimate four-door Grand Tourer, will be revitalized with the introduction of the 782 PS Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. This new powertrain, previously launched in Bentley’s Continental GT Speed, combines a performance-focused V8 engine with a compact yet powerful electric motor. The result is a vehicle that not only stands out in power and dynamism but also in efficiency, making it the most advanced four-door car in Bentley’s 105-year history. This new model will succeed the current Flying Spur, which debuted in 2019.
The Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain merges a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor to produce 782 PS and 1000 Nm (738 lb.ft) of torque. This combination delivers flexible performance, from supercar-like power to silent, electric luxury. The new Flying Spur will be able to travel at least 45 miles on electric power alone, emitting less than 40 g/km of CO2, and boasting a total range exceeding 500 miles, cementing its status as a modern grand tourer.
Bentley will release more details about the new Flying Spur in the future.
The Ultra Performance Hybrid
Continuing Bentley’s tradition of enhancing performance with advanced technology, the new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain represents the next step in the evolution from supercharging in the 1920s to turbocharging in the 1980s. This hybrid system, termed ‘electrocharging,’ is the most powerful and technologically advanced in Bentley’s history, surpassing the W12 engine in the current Flying Spur Speed by almost 150 PS and adding 100 Nm of torque.
Bentley‘s engineers have optimized the power and torque delivery across the entire rev range by combining the V8 engine with electric power. This includes a critical boost from the electric motor for strong acceleration at low and mid-range speeds, complemented by enhanced V8 performance at higher speeds. Additionally, significant effort has been invested in refining the exhaust note, maintaining the cross-plane quality without artificial electronic enhancement.
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