Bentley Flying Spur 2024: Where Timeless Grace Meets the Pinnacle of Performance 

While many of its buyers may elect to be driven while they luxuriate—or close deals—in the rear seat, the 2024 Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury sedan that's also rewarding to drive. When the day calls for it, the Flying Spur can carve up curvy stretches of road with aplomb without compromising its serene cruising attitude. 

Most models are powered by twin-turbo V-8 or twin-turbo W-12 gas engines, but a plug-in hybrid V-6 is also offered, and that powertrain delivered 35 miles of electric-only driving in our testing. 

All models are dressed to impress, with cabins layered in leather, wood, and metal; amenities are plentiful, too, including optional massaging rear bucket seats. This extravagance comes at an equally extravagant price, placing the Flying Spur out of reach for all but the wealthiest buyers. 

However, if you're lucky enough to be in that tax bracket, the Flying Spur's blend of athleticism, comfort, and curb appeal can be challenging. 

What's New for 2024? 

Bentley quietly added a new trim to slot below the Azure in the lineup this year. The new A trim shares some of that model's styling elements, including the waterfall grille. The Flying Spur's S and Speed models receive an updated mesh grille design for 2024, and all models receive plusher floor mats made from wool and updated carpeting made from recycled nylon. The Speed model also has a dark gray exterior trim to set it apart from the rest of the Flying Spur lineup. 

Engine, Transmission, and Performance 

All Flying Spurs have an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a powerful twin-turbocharged engine. A 542-hp V-8 is standard, but we'd suggest upgrading to the Speed model, which comes exclusively with the 626-hp W-12 engine. 

With 12 cylinders under the hood, the Flying Spur never wants power. In a drag race, it can show its taillights to many top-tier sports cars. At our test track, it leaped to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. The V-8-powered model delivered an identical 3.5-second zero-to-60-mph run, but the W-12 is slightly quicker to 100 mph and through the quarter-mile.