NEW Bentley Flying Spur: Road Review | Carfection 4K
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2019
- There's a new, third generation of Bentley Flying Spur and we took it to Monaco for a test drive.
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The new Flying Spur however not only makes better use of the new design language in the latest generation Continental GT but takes the liberty to really apply the latest Bentley hallmarks into a shape not only more recognisable as saloon, but a handsome one at that.
Which gets us to the core of issue of the Flying Spur. Or perhaps the best thing about it. It all depends on your perspective. Because there isn’t that much strictly new on the new Flying Spur.
The great new infotainment system that’s new to Flying Spur looks amazing with a large touch-screen interface controlling virtually everything is the same we’ve seen on the new Continental GT. The three sided revolving facia that can deliver the so-called “digital-detox” by hiding the screen away in favour of a wood finish alone or a set of analogue dials was first shown off last year. Bar that 3D leather it all feel very familiar indeed.
Familiar also is the engine. The 6-liter twin-turbocharged W12 now delivers 626 horsepower and 664 pounds-feet of torque which it certainly needs to make use of to shift its not inconsiderable 5373 lbs of mass. From standing start the Flying Spur can hit 60mph in 3.7 seconds and it will keep on going to 207 mph.
Power is delivered to all four wheels through the ZF 8-speed dual-clutch transmission that also found its way into the Continental GT and is the same as the PDK you can find in the current generation Porsche Panamera. That’s not the only similarity to its Stuttgart sibling, Panamera, Continental GT and Flying Spur all also share a chassis.
There’s a 48V active anti-roll bar which we first saw on the Bentayga and now also on the Continental GT as well as new three-chamber air suspension.
The Flying Spur is fairly large at over 17 feet in length but the rear-wheel steer (a first for Bentley and one feature that is unique to the Spur) helps out massively when negotiating the incredibly cramped and twisty roads of the tiny principality. With the rear wheels counter-steering at slow speed the wheel base actually felt no longer than the Continental hiding the bulk of the Flying Spur effectively.
Once out in the mountains the rear-wheel steer continued to make hairpins a breeze. It seems like ironic, the one thing that’s truly unique to the Flying Spur makes it feel more like a Continental.
The ample torque available can hurtle the Flying Spur off the line towards the horizon effortlessly and the weight of the car is all but forgotten until its time to hit the brakes. There’s a reason the Flying Spur has been fitted with the largest steel brakes ever fitted to a production car and the Flying Spur uses every last bit of them to efficiently bring its bulk back to a halt.
The 48V anti-roll bar in keeps the Flying Spur controlled though faster tight corners but my preference was to dial back the suspension to one of its softer modes to help manage the shift of mass when really going for it.
The steering has enough weight to make a challenging drive feel controlled but it’s light enough under normal driving to make driving feel effortless.
Under everything but the most spirited of drives the “B” option on the mode dial which gives you the automatically adapting mode gives a perfectly balanced and comfortable ride. Leave the car in that mode and you’ll rarely be disappointed as the Flying Spur reacts to your inputs and gives you its interpretation of what you need.
Use the Flying Spur on long drives and you’re rewarded with exquisite comfort in some of the best seats the car industry has ever made. Spec the optional Naim audio system and you have one of the best sounding infotainment set-ups money can buy.
There is a small amount of the dynamism of the GT that has been lost in the translation to the saloon form factor. A touch less response from the steering, a little more laborious under braking but in general it’s remarkable how similar they feel. Which might be the biggest compliment you could give any car today.
The Flying Spur has lifted most of its new features from the rest of the Bentley stable and the result is a car that drives, and feels extremely familiar. This can’t be seen as anything less than a good thing when the cars it borrows from, Continental GT, Bentayga and Porsche Panamera, are themselves so great.
But where those three cars do feel very distinct from each other, the Flying Spur does feel like it’s trying to deliver the same balance between a dynamic ride and extreme luxurious comfort as the Continental GT.
Although it falls slightly short of achieving that fully, the added advantages of a luxurious rear seating experience more than make up for it. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
i can only trust car reviews from guys wearing three watches, two will not do :-)
Ranjeet Nash was literally scrolling down just to see who else noticed 😅
@@abelgichuru8222 You never notice before ? watch his other videos.
This video was so entertaining that I just HAD to give it two watches.
Well played.
Hello brother
Get out!
@@issealo7990 Hey watch what you're saying!
James F LMAOOO
No one with that outfit will ever drive a Flying Spur again.
Jim Cannataro - The Preview Group Realty 😂
Maybe Harrison Ford will try on some of his old Han Solo clothing?
@@conanmagruder doubt it. He wanted his character to die for the longest time lol
Hahaha
Such a Clown haha
this new flying spur looks better than any Rolls Royce i've ever seen inside and out 😍
I have to agree, this makes sense driving and owning it. RR just screams 'please look at me because I have made it.'
Bentley: race car company.
Rolls Royce: luxury car company.
Would pick a Bentley over Rolls Royce any time. All that ultra-luxury is great and all, but it wears out.
Serena Vargsot Especially now that the interiors on Bentley have surpassed RR.
Only Rolls worth owning is a LWB Phantom to show that you’ve got the most intimidating, most expensive, most “GET OUT OF MY WAY” car that money can buy. Ghost seems like an imitation on a lesser chassis, while the Conti seems like this is the most amazing engineering and craftsmanship we can put into one car.
Yes Bentley is better than roll Royce
@@serenav6156 Bentley luxury is far better than rolls royce.rolls Royce is old man's car
If Doug is known for wearing two t-shirts, this guy is known for wearing two watches.
I think there's just something weird with car reviewers
you could even say they're quirky...
Petrol fumes!
I guess it's needed to be booked for TH-cam reviews these days. The wolverine with glasses, unshaven borderline homeless Harris...
@@kiko865 pun intended
That style? That style won't come back, and I'm not talking about the car
Double watch guy at it again
Quad. He wears two ankle watches too.
0:12
Anyone else triggered when he jumped into a load of mud moments before stepping inside?
it wasnt mud
Press cars exist to be abused
hahaha, I was thinking he kicked those chip towards the car door
no
no, just you.
1970's Youth Pastor?
Hahahaha! Very clever 😂😂😂
🤣🙏
Living in a “van down by the river”?
John Frei I think it was in the river down by the van 👀
salmonline Bingo!!!
I've loved your description of SUVs and saloons. Brilliant... I will always love a good old elegant executive saloon car. Cheers, love the channel too been subscribed for ages now... still watching ;)
Love it... when most other cars are shaped like melting tranformers, Bentley is still building cars styled after victorian manor houses. I hope the NEVER change.
id rather drive this than a ghost , god its pretty
When the new ghost comes out you'll change your mind maybe ...
Yes!!
@@salah458 when
Fuck rolls royce. They look hideous af and look more like a cascade vehicle than a car. Bentley looks just very elegant in and out. Flying spur and mulsanne are my favourite bentleys. Even the continental gt is superbly great.
@@salah458 nah I won't
No one:
Reviewer:
- 2 watches
- Surfer necklace
- Knocks the god damn steering wheel every time
- driving position of an old lady
Let him be
Car that big he probably needs to have a better view hence why his seat is soo forward. The rest I couldn't care less about
- waist coat
Middle-aged man fat hider. Which reminds me, I need to stock up on waistcoats.
He’s great still. Unique.
I really love that interior colour. As always, great review and editing from this channel and that's all I really care about.
Haven't been watching your videos in a long time but god damn the quality is amazing! Witty storytelling, great camerawork and the storyline is on point. Top job lads!!
I have always been drawn to the Flying Spur. To me it is the proper Bently.
Oh Christ it’s Jimmy Two-Watches again. This time cosplaying as a member of a wagon train circa 1848.
Professor Pesca let the man wear two watches
Homie you did not just do him like that hahahaha
Pukka shells circa 1848?
didn't you listen this ? 0:12
2:36 Just take a look at the way that suspension holds the car. Beautiful
Carfection reviews are phenomenal. I'd love to see you and Henry doing comparisons of direct rivals. You two are among the best. Excellent video and just loved the design of this flying spur inside and out. This might be among the best looking saloons right up there with the m8 gran coupe (different segment and a bit different body style). Cheers 🍻 guys..
People here commenting on the dude's clothes rather than the car. Amazing.
KaptenMike Nothing gay about judging a mans clothes bro
Hold on let me just go put on my makeup
Andrew Hall you really need to get back to infants school, they are missing their token twat!
Unbelievable. These comments are incredibly sad.
Why? The idiot insists on being the center of attention.
And the four watches.
99.9% of the comments: *what is this dude wearing*
0.01% of the comments: **literally anything else**
For those talking about him wearing two watches,
He’s both the passenger and the chauffeur
I find this thouroughly enjoyable ! Both the car and the video ! Well done !!!
That closing statement was something !! @carfection good work!!
You'll know when I won the lottory, I'll be cruising in a Bentley FS.
Have loved every version. W12, of course.
R Tap lottery isn’t the way 😭Hopefully both of us will be cruising in one of these. ❤️
That's only way I see me owning a quarter million dollar car is by hitting the lottery jackpot 😁
@@TheRealK93B And that's the reason you'll never have one.
@@adamdanilowicz4252 I'll hold you to that Adam, I know there other ways but I choose this way. It's like that one saying goes "It always seems impossible until it is done." - Nelson Mandela
@@TheRealK93B I don't think I've heard of anyone as delusional as yourself, it almost gives me the impression that you're trying to fool me.
I agree it's a very well-proportioned car. It looks great. Maybe a sweet spot in the Bentley range if you want 4 doors.
That "loose change in the glove compartment" sound... It's great, not irritating at all, carry on.
I really like that speech about Saloons over SUV.
Everyone: "The new BMW grille is huge." Bentley: "Hold my tea."
bmw grille still bigger
At least this fits into the design and isn't just slapped on top of the car.
Forgotten Autos 😂😂😂
BMW kidneys are hideous though, this grill still looks harmonious with the rest of the car
Where is the special Grey Poupon cubby?
After the old Clarkson, May and Hammond combo, only Carfection videos give me goosebumps. God bless you all at Carfection and never stop making gems such as these. Oh and long live Bentley Saloons!
Excellent vid. plenty of info facts and figures and a lot of comparison
Fantastic review man and great points. This is a unique machine and a testimonial for taste and old values! Top notch
Why is he wearing two watches?
He's got difficulties in figuring out what time it is. he's no flavor flav
His girl lives in a different time zone
He's desperate to be recognised as TH-cam's biggest bellend.
Maybe he's a two timer?
its me That award still belongs to Shmee
I love that red interior! Most other cars’ beiges, grays, and blacks - colors that try hard merely not to offend rather than to be interesting, have more than worn out their welcome.
Excellent review!
Carfection ..... Your presentation is phenomenal....Clarity and Realistic review... Good resolution 4k that's amazing.... Bentley flying Spur is luxurious feelings moments... God bless you... Next review waiting....
those outfit man, distracting the beauty of the bentley
Urban surfer fashionista watch geek type reviewing a Bentley in Monaco - that’s a first! Good review by the way :-)
The side profile of this car is absolutely stunning. I love it.
Very refined car review, matching it's class with the vehicle being reviewed. Thank you.
Great review! Thought there was a big old clock ticking away in the background somewhere...
Bentley really do look special on the outside, and extra special on the inside. There's something more classy looking about them than a Rolls Royce, and I think that's probably the only choice you'd have to make if you were looking to buy.
Don't forget about the S650 Maybach.
@@trihardcx6743 I wouldn't really count it in this class, as good as it is.
@@johnsim3722 But it is. The price, performance, power, luxury and size are all very similar.
@@trihardcx6743 Ok, I've double checked the Maybach price and I'm a bit surprised!
Who let you leave the house dressed like that this morning? Dear god it’s borderline distracting
Hahaha and two watches too
🤣😂🤣
not borderline...it is Distracting. Drew needs to stay behind the scenes and let Henry handle the on camera stuff. Please.
Dickhead looks like a bent version of Robinson Crusoe
Oh Don ...homophobia running wild...what is they say about people that shout out homophobic abuse the loudest...maybe you need to step out of the closet and tell the world something....
what an amazing review! thank you for this.
Great work guys. Well done ☘️👍🏻
Looks like he had pulled over to have a pee hope he had some hand wash
Are my eyes deceiving me or is he wearing 2 watches?
yes he is
One on each ankle too.
What a Great Video. Keep up the good work
Pure luxury. Pure craftmanship. I absolutely love Bentley.
Why steering wheel making loud clicking sound every time he moves it? WTF?
Its his freaking clock mate.
The car is so quiet, the clock ticking is audible!
Did he just call a Bentley a “Q Car,” i.e. sleeper? ... oh wait he’s wearing two watches.
Beautiful video carfection.
This video looks absolutely outstanding
Annoying knocking sound, or as someone else said, similar sound of and old clock
It's him pressing the brakes, the car is so quiet, that action sounds so loud.
Speaking of clocks, why is he wearing multiple watches?
whenever i watch this dudes reviews it feels like an advertisement. booh
The thumbnail looks pretty damn good. Great review as usual!
Thanks for making such a wonderful video.
Carfection:
“It’s by far the least flashy of the Bentleys”
76” rimz:
“Hold my beer...”
I reckon you should wear more watches - 4 ain’t enough (I’m assuming you have one on each ankle too)
What a great video! Automotive journalism done right!
The first video that deserves a follow up video reviewing the comments on the original video
“Bentley’s own W12”. What? It’s a VW engine.
Dog House lol it’s in the name W12 nobody else makes a W12
Yet theres no VW with the W configurated engine besides the one made over a decade ago..
Mila Mpapela the Bugatti has a W16. Also the car in this video is literally VAG produced.
@@Connor-kd3mv I know, that's why I said "no VW".. By the way it being produced by the VAG does not make it a VW
The comment section in a nutshell:
- 2 watches
- bad outfit
- hop->mud->car
lot of girls watching car reviews today...
especially heinous crimes next to the class and opulence of the Bentley
How does having a decent sense of style make you a girl then?
@@Munkenba If you think his sense of style is decent, It makes you queer.
Absolutely breath-taking
Great review ..... Loved it
The grill looks like a Hyundai grill from the early 2000s.
Oh wtf is he wearing around his neck...is he a member of extinction rebellion?
Really excellent review thank you
Great review of the new Flying Spur, thank you.
2 watches, tho?
This comment section is full of poor angsty people that can’t afford two watches!
Great review and even better presenter
Great Video Review. One of the world's best luxury cars
I feel bad for the floor mats after he jumped into the mud.
what is that around your neck?!! a choker?
2:35 beautiful shot. Your cameraman deserves a raise!
As always, stunning job on the review. By far the highest quality and most informative videos on the platform. Keep up the great work!
OK THIS DUDE WEARS TWO WATCHES, ONE ON EACH ARM AND HAS CHEAP AFTER MARKET APPLE WATCH BRACELET DOING A LUXURY CAR REVIEW.....
And . Your point ..?
Alan Wayte it doesn’t fit. U weren’t able to see that point? Interesting.
What does not fit.....how can wearing two watches disqualify someone from driving a car...interesting.....maybe we should all confirm to narrow class racial stereotypes...no room in your utopian ideal for self expression.....
Alan Wayte what does not fit? Really?? Again?:) wow. Cheap watch and expensive car doesn’t fit.
Who said it disqualifies him? Where did you get that? He has the right to drive whatever he wants. And we will comment whatever we want. This is our self expression, no room for that in your world apparently.
And lastly... did you bring race into this conversation?? I am not native english speaker so not sure, but if you did, please explain why???:o
No room for self expression? In my World.. Yet your the one saying it’s wrong unbelievable a bad fit that a guy wearing two watches would drive a Bentley...dictatorial exclusionary opinionated comments like yours make no sense...are you the fashion police or arbitrary censor of good taste..today I am wearing a Fitbit Versa and a Grand Seiko...and drove my Wife’s Maserati Levante to work .....in a Paul Smith suit....I suppose that’s an offensive problem in your dystopia
Going thru comments, i can see that the host wearing two watches has really triggered off lot of people. lol. Snowflakes!!!! Also making rude comments about his attire. These people are shining examples of narrow mindedness!!!
Notice the other comment about your comment? Proves your point perfectly! Love it when these people shoot themselves in the foot when they reply to an intelligent comment like yours!
Oh Andrew....your jealousy is amusing...minimum wage , Shifts at KFC, and a 1990 Ford on finance, and still living with Mummy....you poor vertically challenged, vacuous obtuse imbecile
I love my Bentley Flying Spur ! Thank you.
His uploads are guaranteed two watches before they've even been uploaded.
Smart, very smart.
Again where are the real hosts???? A great car. Best way to watch is turn off volume.
Where's Henry 😡
Great review Drew. :)
Pure luxury engineering and excitement.... Bentley as time again for sure..!!👌👌🤘👍👍✌🤙🙏🙏🙏😎😎🥃🥃
He's dressed like he was going to test drive a pickup. Starting to dislike this dude
Feels like a lack of effort.
@WHITE KNIGHT77 Hahahaha Henry only does the hype cars!
I dont know how I can listen to or take seriously anything someone with an outfit like this says...is he trolling? Like a bad version of 2004 Richard Hammond.
I love the pirates of the caribbean theme outfit while reviewing this car, you are doing the work of angles.
Amazing cinematography, especially the start!
Why is this guy dressed like a hippie?
Don’t wear bead necklaces unless you’re a surfer. Don’t wear vests unless you’re wearing the suit over top.
Fashion faux pas 101.
part of the dog and pony show
Can't get enough of this video. Great car
That has to be your best review yet. Really enjoyed the close-up shots of the luxury leather, I could almost smell it.
I really don't care how many bulls it takes to cover the car in sheer opulence, it's worth it.
As far as pleasing the yoghurt eating, no carbon footprint beanies go. They would change their tune if you gifted a this to them.
Presuming they have passed a driving test!
Truly professional presentations
Stunning car. Great video.
Best explanation about this beast❤
Great review
The backseat portion of this film is what makes this vehicle great, indeed. Cheers.
Superb video
A traditional luxury watch AND a smart watch on each wrist ? GENIUSSSS
Love that car ! Great review as well .