Bentley has up to date the Flying Spur to carry its styling into line with the Continental GT, in addition to reprising the sporting S mannequin.
Chief among the many design tweaks is the transfer from the signature quad-light entrance fascia to a extra typical twin-lamp association.
That makes the brand new Spur the primary Bentley saloon with two headlights since manufacturing of the S2 ended 64 years in the past.
In the meantime, the small vent on the entrance wings has been eliminated and the boot now has smoother surfacing.
The S variant returns with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that mixes a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine with a single electrical motor for 671bhp and 686lb ft of torque.
That is delivered to all 4 wheels by an eight-speed dual-clutch computerized gearbox and an digital limited-slip differential.
This permits the two.5-tonne limousine to finish the 0-62mph dash in 3.6sec, earlier than topping out at 191mph.
The S additionally receives the lively anti-roll bars and dampers utilized by the hardcore Velocity and extra-luxurious Mulliner fashions, mentioned to have been tweaked to “ship most sporting enchantment”.
Alongside the brand new look, the Flying Spur features the Naim for Mulliner sound system that was developed for the limited-run Bentley Batur – an possibility that prices £25,000 earlier than taxes.
Order books for the brand new Flying Spur are open now, with buyer deliveries as a result of start between October and December this 12 months.
