{"id":2630,"date":"2025-04-01T02:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/168.107.17.222\/?p=2630"},"modified":"2026-06-27T00:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:12:08","slug":"2025-bentley-flying-spur-a-blueprint-for-the-ultimate-executive-sedan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ayoyo.com.cn\/index.php\/2025\/04\/01\/2025-bentley-flying-spur-a-blueprint-for-the-ultimate-executive-sedan\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Bentley Flying Spur: A Blueprint for the Ultimate Executive Sedan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019ve all had that supercar poster on our wall. What was yours? Lamborghini Countach? Ferrari 360? Porsche 911 Turbo? Whatever that wall art was, it single-handedly dictated your journey into car enthusiasm and \u2013 if you\u2019re fortunate \u2013 eventually found its way to you and your driveway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We bet you never had this on your wall though: A Bentley Flying Spur Speed Ultra High Performance Hybrid\u2026 especially in orange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We first got our hands on the Bentley four-door last year when it was pre-production up in Aspen, and we immediately fell in love with its long-body, ultra-menacing and aggressive \u201cgangster\u201d look. Our test car was painted in a seductive black metallic paint with black-on-black trimmings and wheels; just about as perfect of an executive ultra-luxury sedan could get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now we were able to get a road-test-capable edition of the Flying Spur, in all of its twin-turbo V8 hybrid 771 hp glory. We knew we\u2019d love the comfort and exquisite quality, but we definitely did not expect the orange paint and eventual embarrassment we felt driving it through the Carl\u2019s Jr. drive-thru. Needless to say, it wasn\u2019t our ideal spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had a solid week with the 2025 Bentley Flying Spur Speed and drove it all around the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas. It\u2019s a boatload of strong positives paired with a few letdowns, but overall a great contender for the car enthusiast who\u2019s ready for that big-body Benz Bentley. Here\u2019s what we thought about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Bentley, comfort and luxury are highest of priorities, while catering also to the driver. How often have you heard that rivals Maybach and Rolls-Royce are cars \u201cto be driven in\u201d rather than driver\u2019s cars? Commendable at its core, but what we love about Bentley \u2013 particularly the four-door sedan Flying Spur \u2013 is that the car caters to all occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk engine first \u2013 the 4.0L V8 with two turbos translates to monstrous power. In sport mode, from a standstill, the Flying Spur\u2019s engine soared off the line is a surprisingly linear manner. Endless torque from the turbos meant a consistent shove in the back like the sportiest of sports cars. Eight cylinders gives off a sonorous tone. Characteristics of a muscle car wrapped in a Tom Ford suit? Sure, but remember there\u2019s a whole new ethos behind this car \u2013 electric performance and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t take for granted how much you\u2019ll love a hybrid (twin-turbo V8) system, especially when you have 771 horsepower under your foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shockingly, the electric-assisted engine wasn\u2019t as disruptive as we\u2019d imagine. While in Sport mode the car\u2019s full 771 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque felt natural, almost like the electric motor\u2019s extra horsepower wasn\u2019t actually there. A simple twist of the drive mode selector to \u201cB\u201d (for \u2018Bentley,\u2019 the car\u2019s default mode) or \u201cComfort\u201d would kick the engine off, resulting in a luxury limousine that\u2019s now silent and still. Within electric-only speeds \u2013 up to 87 mph \u2013 the Flying Spur accelerated smoothly but regrettably with less fervor and excitement as with the ICE, and that\u2019s fine. Trotting around suburbia or down the side streets of Los Angeles is perfect in the inconspicuous (yet orange) Bentley. We found ourselves using the electric-only drive more than we anticipated as it paired perfectly with the smooth ride, much like the Rolls-Royce Spectre which we also test drove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the hybrid Flying Spur is truly the best the both worlds in this luxury limo stature \u2013 roaring boosted V8 on the freeway, efficient exclusivity while heading to Whole Foods. Don\u2019t take for granted how much you\u2019ll love a hybrid system, especially when you have 771 horsepower under your foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Interior<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flying Spur is everything we\u2019ve ever dreamed about for the \u201cmatured\u201d enthusiast who sees sexiness in long wheelbase cars. The simple stuff is all there \u2013 soft close doors, silent cabins with loads of sound deadening, massage seats, lashings of leather etc. But it\u2019s the attention to detail stuff that really makes the Flying Spur our Bentley of choice, even over the Continental GT and Bentayga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seats had a very specific design to them, employing optimal padding and stitching so that it felt like it \u201cengulfed\u201d the occupant. Imagine you sitting in a bean bag chair, made up entirely of memory foam \u2013 it\u2019s that dramatic. The headrests and separate shoulder adjustments suited three separate body types we tried, while we never had trouble finding the proper seating position for visibility. When we were a bit more aggressive with the throttle and brake, the chairs did their best to hold us in, as the car admittedly rolled a bit in corners and tipped during hard braking \u2013 it is over 5,800 pounds in weight after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few, but very minor let downs we discovered: let\u2019s start with the dual sunroofs. We conceded that the design was probably implemented so that there\u2019s clear separation from the front and rear passengers, but we would have more than likely appreciated a bit more tech in this in the form of an electrochromic moonroof, or a perma-tinted panoramic skylight. The gear selector had a bit of a weird shape to it as well \u2013 while attempting to shift into reverse, we caught our palm hitting the P (for Park) button on a few occasions. It never caused a real issue, but definitely affected us psychologically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The all-touch dash is a point of contention we have not only with Bentley but other manufacturers, and there were more than a few instances of us getting absolutely lost in the menus trying to find a specific toggle. The massaging seats were the most frustrating; had we not accidentally found the button on the seat\u2019s edge (it\u2019s the smallest round button out of the bunch as well), we\u2019re not sure we would have ever found it. Apple CarPlay was dodgy \u2013 if you ever get out of the car to pick up your take-out, getting back in and reconnecting successfully is a real hit or miss. Lastly, we easily could tell who had the car before us (hello fellow car journalists), however we failed at finding a way to remove the Bluetooth connections from memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, the levels of luxury, comfort, tech and integration within the cabin were fairly enjoyable and spoke volumes to the cost\/value of the Bentley Flying Spur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Price<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no soft way of saying this: very few people will be able to afford the Bentley Flying Spur Ultra Performance Hybrid. To start, it\u2019s just over $275,000 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the casual car enthusiast, that\u2019s already an astronomical amount, but the options are even more eye-watering. Premium Naim sound system? $9,800 USD. Floor mats? $600 USD. The \u2018Flying B\u2019 radiator mascot in black gloss and illumination? $4,000 USD. But perhaps the most ostentatious feature and price attached to it was the Mandarin Orange exterior paint option \u2013 $22,000 USD. For the price of a used E46 M3 in its beautiful Estoril Blue paint job, you just bought a small-home and painted it to look like a speed cone. For a Lamborghini it makes sense, but for such a prestigious car like the Flying Spur, it made the most inconspicuous and therefore menacing car a \u201cwhat the hell is that\u201d moment for anyone driving next to you on the 405.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this is to make a point \u2013 the Bentley Flying Spur Speed is aimed at a very specific customer, one who is seeking the royalty-levels of commuting and has very specific tastes that need to be fulfilled. If you can\u2019t envision your life without a Bentley picking up your partner or kids from private school, the Flying Spur is not for you and was never meant for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Image<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you\u2019re driving around in a car that\u2019s easily the price of a house. It has enough legroom for any human on the face of the Earth. There\u2019s enough power and torque to challenge anything with four wheels. Is this the perfect car? Yes, but with some fine print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First \u2013 get the right color. Our example arrived at our location in an ultra vibrant Mandarin metallic paint and instantly, we had something to say about it. The Bentley Flying Spur \u2013 in our minds \u2013 is meant for the elite, the executive, the discerning professional. It is NOT meant for the flashy, the motorsport enthusiast, the \u201ccars & coffee\u201d crew. There is very little justification for it to be painted in any color besides black, white, grey, silver, perhaps a dark blue or maroon, and maybe on the rarest occasions, purple. The exterior should subtly convey royalty and exquisite taste, not scream \u201clook at me\u201d or grab attention from the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bentley Flying Spur \u2013 in our minds \u2013 is meant for the elite, the executive, the discerning professional. It is NOT meant for the flashy, the motorsport enthusiast, the \u201ccars & coffee\u201d crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, how does the Flying Spur compare to its rivals like the Mercedes-Maybach S580 or the Rolls-Royce Ghost? That depends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mercedes-Maybach is arguably even more discreet and understated, but could be almost too much so. Its price is considerably less \u2013 starts at just over $200,000 USD \u2013 but all things considered anyone shopping for one won\u2019t care much about the $75k USD delta. We think the styling of the Maybach is also less dramatic than the Flying Spur, even with the brand\u2019s signature two-toned paint job. We don\u2019t deny it\u2019s an incredible package and is a stunning choice for an ultra-premium limousine, but perhaps it\u2019s not our favorite of the trio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rolls-Royce Ghost however puts up more of a fight. A \u201cdouble-R\u201d has stood the test of time \u2013 quite literally, since 1906 \u2013 as the most luxurious car on the road, and the latest iterations are no exception. Even under the supervision of BMW, modern day Rolls-Royce vehicles demand attention and envy with its bold looks and prominent stature. The interiors match the exteriors with lavish trimmings, and the gadgets are cutting edge. Comfort is beyond description and you\u2019d be hard pressed to find fault in the cabin\u2019s build quality. Truth be told, if we were comparing apples to apples, at similar costs we\u2019d have a hell of a task choosing between the Ghost and the Flying Spur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But perhaps that\u2019s the point. The consumer who has the opportunity \u2013 and more importantly the money \u2013 to choose a Flying Spur is making a statement with its image, one that is actually not the obvious choice like the Rolls-Royce. In a society \u2013 and on a website like Hypebeast \u2013 where image is everything, the Bentley Flying Spur Speed is our pick of choice if you\u2019re looking for the ultra sedan. And you can spec yours however you want, \u2026so as long as you paint it black.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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