Bentley Flying Spur
The Bentley Flying Spur is a luxury saloon that entered production in 2005. It is powered by a 2.9-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 306 kW, with a top speed of 319 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 113 g/km. The five-seat vehicle measures 5,316 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 2,580 kg. In Norway, new registrations of the Flying Spur totalled eight between 2021 and 2022, peaking at seven registrations in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power | 420 kW (563 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 84 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 2,687 kg |
| Displacement | 5,502 cc |
| Cylinders | 10 |
| Top speed | 318 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Class | Midsize car |
| Length | 5,320 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,990 mm |
| Height | 1,478 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 23 European countries that registered the Bentley Flying Spur in 2025 (340 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Bentley Flying Spur registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Bentley Flying Spur cars registered for the first time across 23 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 142 |
| Germany | 51 |
| Netherlands | 27 |
| Belgium | 18 |
| Poland | 14 |
| Spain | 13 |
| Hungary | 11 |
| Romania | 9 |
| Portugal | 8 |
| Latvia | 7 |
| Czechia | 6 |
| Finland | 5 |
| France | 4 |
| Austria | 3 |
| Bulgaria | 3 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Bentley Flying Spur (from registration data). 6 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14 l/100 km | 2015–2018 |
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2021–2024 |
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2025–2026 |
| 6.0 l · 12-cyl | Bensin/e85 | Automatic | – | 16.8 l/100 km | 2014–2015 |
| 6.0 l · 12-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 16.4 l/100 km | 2016–2018 |
| 6.0 l · 12-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 2020–2024 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 95% of Bentley Flying Spurs pass their MOT test first time, based on 748 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Bentley Flying Spur. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-06-09
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Bentley recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Bentley Flying Spur?
- The Bentley Flying Spur has a rated top speed of 318 km/h.
- How much power does the Bentley Flying Spur have?
- The Bentley Flying Spur produces 420 kW (563 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Bentley Flying Spur?
- The Bentley Flying Spur is 5,320 mm long, 1,990 mm wide and 1,478 mm tall.
- How much does the Bentley Flying Spur weigh?
- The Bentley Flying Spur has a kerb weight of about 2,687 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Bentley Flying Spur?
- The Bentley Flying Spur emits 84 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Bentley Flying Spur have?
- The Bentley Flying Spur has 5 seats.