New Bentley Flying Spur Debuts with 771BHP Hybrid V8 Powertrain, Cosmetic Updates and More
The new Flying Spur from Bentley now incorporates an Ultra Performance Hybrid drivetrain. Although there is no confirmation, it is expected to arrive in India sometime next year.
By Sanorita
The 2025 Flying Spur is Bentley's most recent model to get its famous Ultra Performance Hybrid drivetrain, which includes a 591bhp producing twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine and 187bhp producing electric motor (positioned between the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the engine). This setup outperforms its W12-powered counterpart, with a combined output of an incredible 771bhp and 1,000Nm, making the new Flying Spur the most powerful Bentley sedan ever made.
The four-door sedan has a 25.9kWh battery, offering a 76-kilometre electric-only range. However, the combined range (from the V8 and e-motor) is 829 kilometres. In terms of performance, the car has a claimed 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 3.5 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the previous model.
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Although Bentley has not officially confirmed, the new Flying Spur is likely to arrive on Indian shores next year as CBU (Completely Built Unit), with a price higher than the previous model. Read on for more details.
2025 Bentley Flying Spur: What's Changed Cosmetically?
Visually, the new Flying Spur sports subtle, yet quite appealing, differences from its predecessor. It still has the familiar rounded headlamps, but the front bumper is now updated with a sharp vent design at both corners. Other new bits include a bigger grille, 21-inch five tri-spoke alloy wheels, and a diffuser.
The sedan's interior features include a new diamond quilt pattern on the seats, 3D diamond hide on the doors and B pillars, and a Wellness Seating Specification option for all four seats – a first for the car – which allows for automatic climate management and posture correction for each seat. It also has the well-known Bentley Rotating Display and a 10-speaker 650W sound system (an optional Naim 2,200W 19-speaker system with Active Bass Transducers and a 1,500-watt Bang & Olufsen system).
2025 Bentley Flying Spur: Other Highlights
The sedan features four battery-specific modes (Pure EV, Electric Boost, Regenerative Braking, and Charge), which allow drivers to change performance according to their preferences. Interestingly, the V8 engine helps replenish the battery in Charge mode. Moreover, the battery can be charged with a peak charging capability of 11kW in under 3 hours.
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The Flying Spur comes equipped with Bentley Performance Active Chassis as standard, which includes features like an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, revised ESC software, and an adaptive suspension with all-wheel steering. It has a rear-to-front weight distribution of 51.7:48.3.
