Flying Spur [Official] Bentley Flying Spur (Third generation, 2019- )

[Deleted member 1071]

My personal "dream" Flying Spur:

 

[Merc1]

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I am completely blown away by this car. MY GOD it's gorgeous. New favorite ultra luxury sedan, could be.

M

 

[Merc1]

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Cannot stop looking at this car. Breathtaking.

M

 

[Rolf]

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This car has blown me away with its attention to detail and beauty. It is my new favorite luxury car, it totally knocks the S-class, 7 series and A8 for a six out of the park. The styling details, such as the retractable Bentley wings, the diamond look LED front and rear lights, wide muscular nose and long dropping rear with sculptured rear haunches and then the beautiful luxurious interior with its amazing wood dash and rotating infotainment screen cum instrument and diamond quilted seats and rear door panels is truly out of this world. I would love to be driving this car one day and then the next day be relaxing in the backseat and listening to some Beethoven.

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[dalab]

In its design it handles some elements already used in other vehicles and concepts but adapted them perfectly and it is certainly a beauty, awesome stance.

 

[Centurion]

The style, proportions and design execution of this car makes me question whether there will be a Mulsanne successor.

VAG are cutting costs where they can. If the iconic TT and R8 are getting the axe then I don't think the highly bespoke Mulsanne stands much chance of survival. As a flagship car has a low halo effect.

 

[Merc1]

If they do redesign the Mulsanne, can you imagine what it would be? It would have to be step above this new FS and that would be a car for the history books.

M

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The style, proportions and design execution of this car makes me question whether there will be a Mulsanne successor.

VAG are cutting costs where they can. If the iconic TT and R8 are getting the axe then I don't think the highly bespoke Mulsanne stands much chance of survival. As a flagship car has a low halo effect.

Several months ago, VAG spokepersons alluded to the possibility of Bentley discontinuing one of their current model lines-without being specific. It can be speculated that, if accurate, the Mulsanne will be the "victim". The new Flying Spur could easily fill the void methinks.

And that begs a thought: Wouldn't a SWB version of the new FS be delightful ? At just a tad over 5300mm in length, the new FS is a very long car. Trimming say...120mm...from the rear doors could provide a "more driver oriented", sportier version. Illusory ? Perhaps. But then again...with Bentleys' "Manufaktur" capabilities regarding the creation of bespoke automobiles (Mulliner), it should be a relatively easy exercise in bringing a more mass-appeal SWB Flying Spur to fruition. In addition, a SWB version would cater to EU customers.

 

[gdm]

The length of new FS is 5400mm,which is approx. 100mm longer than the current generation.
The fate of Mulsanne is not optimistic imo,when the Mulsanne was launched in 2009,Bentley planned to deliver 1K of it per year,but I doubt they never achieved such a goal through these years.Audi has decided to revive Horch brand in the near future,maybe it's too crowded for VAG to own three ultra luxury limo. in their product line-up in the same time.
Months ago,Autocar reported Bentley is considering to develop a larger SUV which is positioned above Bentayga,if this is credible,we can know the replacement of Mulsanne is out of consideration at the present stage,this will tell something on the future of Mulsanne.

 

[gdm]

And the new FS will go upmarket when it go on sale according to some reports, the price will increase at least 10% more than the current one,if there going to be a EWB FS,its price will approach the current SWB Mulsanne.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The length of new FS is 5400mm,which is approx. 100mm longer than the current generation.

Interesting. So far, I've read 5308mm in length (but +130mm wheelbase). From where does the 5400mm figure originate ?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Audi has decided to revive Horch brand in the near future

...so I understand as well. And, to me, the idea has never appeared more silly than now.

 

[gdm]

Car and Driver

As with the original car, the Flying Spur is effectively a sedan sister to the Continental GT coupe and convertible, sharing core mechanicals and sitting on the same Volkswagen Group–developed MSB platform. Exterior dimensions are barely changed: At 212.8 inches long it is 0.2-inch longer than the previous car, the 58.6-inch height is identical, and the 77.3-inch overall width has actually lessened by half an inch. The most important difference is with the wheelbase. At 125.8 inches, it's 5.1 inches longer than the outgoing Spur, and Bentley says the room is being put to better use in the cabin.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The former FS measured in at 5299mm in length and 1924mm in width. 0.2 inches=5.08mm. The current Conti GT/GTC measures 1963mm in width. Something appears askew with C&Ds' measurements. Or am I making a miscalculation here?

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Also nice methinks. With an acceptable level of the shiny stuff:

 

[SDNR]

It is very good .....but I’m not in love.

 

[SDNR]

I dislikes the previous Flying Spur. This is the best proportioned one for obvious reasons.

The trim is too much muchness. Bentley should tone it down with a mesh grille and slightly less garnish. The old-world-British image isn’t as relevant any longer.

I agree with you Hassan. I would like to see Bentley drop the ‘Traditional British’ pretence. Why must it be old fashioned to be authentically British anyway?

The exterior is very good (although I have some reservations about the rear styling).

 

[SDNR]

The style, proportions and design execution of this car makes me question whether there will be a Mulsanne successor.

VAG are cutting costs where they can. If the iconic TT and R8 are getting the axe then I don't think the highly bespoke Mulsanne stands much chance of survival. As a flagship car has a low halo effect.

If they do redesign the Mulsanne, can you imagine what it would be? It would have to be step above this new FS and that would be a car for the history books.

M

There must be a successor for the Mulsanne; although this new Flying Spur is undoubtedly an excellent car, it is not enough to cement the Bentley marque as a suitable competitor of Rolls-Royce or future Maybach models. The Mulsanne’s cabin retains a more ‘handmade’ feel than contemporary Rolls-Royces. There is still a market for bespoke craftsmanship whereas this Flying Spur is essentially a production-line vehicle.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

From what I have understood, Bentley Motors will focus on the expansion of its' model/model line offerings over the course of the next 3-4 years. While the Mulsanne may find itself on shakey ground, the sum of new products will increase Bentleys' portfolio. Design chief Stefan Sieloff quite openly alluded to a "BEV 4 door coupe" project based on VAGs' upcoming PPE platform about one year ago. CEO Adrian Hallmark has been a bit more cryptic. The role of Mulliner has been highlighted as of late, as have the possibilities of bespoke coachbuilding. Most recent speculation has been directed at said BEV 4 door coupe as well as an enigmatic crossover remotely similar in character to Mercedes-Benz' ill-fated R-Class. BEV development is of essence with emphasis being placed on more efficient solid state battery technology for range as well as performance.

 

[Merc1]

I can’t this car off my mind. I’m trying to think of the last time I was so taken by a new car.

M