We say The Continental Flying Spur is a powerful, refined and luxurious four-door Continental. A super-fast saloon.Performance The Continental Flying Spur’s 6.0-litre 12-cylinder engine is huge and powerful, providing 553bhp at 480 lb-ft of torque in Speed version. Top speed is 200mph and acceleration to 62mph is under five seconds.Emissions Predictably parlous from either model in the Continental Flying Spur range. Combined fuel economy won’t be anywhere near 20mpg.Driving The Flying Spur gets air suspension over four settings as standard so the Bentley can be adapted to various driving conditions. As a result it handles surprisingly well for a huge car, though you won’t see it at any track days.Feel Bentley’s Flying Spur is a great tourer with a quiet engine that only rouses when pushed. Perfect for a schlep down to Monaco.Space The Flying Spur has acres of space front and back. Rear seating can be replaced with two armchairs or a long bench. Legroom in the rear has to be seen to be believed. Good bootspace for the sector at 475 litres but that’s only the amount you get in a family saloon, to put it into perspective.Equipment Leather, electric seats, four-zone climate control, satnav, 4WD, six-speed auto box. The works, basically, including parking sensors, which you’ll need.Price The Flying Spur’s residuals may be better than but will cost an arm and a leg to begin with. High tax, low economy, natch.Quality Superb build quality inside. VW- and Audi-sourced parts will be reliable.Safety Traction, four-wheel and safety systems work to prevent an accident. Eight airbags just in case in the Spur.Pros Looks great, good performance, amazing interior space and luxury.Cons Expense.Alternatives Maybach 57
