Bentley Flying Spur

Bentley Flying Spur
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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.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerBentley
ProductionFrom 2005
Body typeSedan
FuelPlug-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
Cylinders6
Top speed316 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length5,316 mm
Width1,988 mm
Height1,483 mm
Seats5
Doors4

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.

Bentley Flying Spur first registrations in Norway per year
20211
20227
20233
20241
20252

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.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom142
Germany51
Netherlands27
Belgium18
Poland14
Spain13
Hungary11
Romania9
Portugal8
Latvia7
Czechia6
Finland5
France4
Austria3
Bulgaria3

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 variants for Bentley Flying Spur
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel 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

Similar Sedan models

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.