Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur is a sedan produced from 2005. It has 5 seats, a length of 5,316 mm and a top speed of 316 km/h. Engine options include a plug-in hybrid petrol, a hybrid petrol and a petrol variant with displacements from 4,000 to 6,000 cc and 6 cylinders. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 58 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol, 190 g/km for the hybrid petrol and 293 g/km for the petrol version (all WLTP). Between 2021 and 2025, 14 were registered new in Norway, with a peak of 7 in 2022. One recall campaign is listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Bentley |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 420 kW (563 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 58 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 190 g/km, petrol 293 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 2,687 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 4,000–6,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 316 km/h |
| Length | 5,316 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Bentley Flying Spur registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (198 cars), engine power from 21 countries, kerb weight from 22 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Bentley Flying Spur registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ 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 COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the Bentley Flying Spur by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 l · 8-cyl | – | – | 270 km/h | – | – |
| 6.0 l · 12-cyl | – | – | 333 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Bentley models
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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 campaign 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 316 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 5,316 mm long, 1,988 mm wide and 1,483 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?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Bentley Flying Spur registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 58 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 190 g/km, petrol 293 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Bentley Flying Spur have?
- The Bentley Flying Spur has 5 seats.