The New Bentley Upgraded Again

Bentley
is introducing a new blackout package for its Flying Spur sedan for
those who prefer subtler, dark exterior trim to the typical chrome
highlights.

The
Blackline deletes almost all of the bright trim on the new Flying
Spur's exterior, with the exception of the "W12" badges ahead of the
front doors and both the "Bentley" lettering and the corporate badge on
the trunk lid. Both the standard 21-inch wheels and the optional 22-inch
"Mulliners" also retain their existing finishes.

Everything
else has gone black, including the "Flying B" mascot on the hood,
radiator and grille meshes, side window surrounds, and the "blade"
design that runs from the front fenders across the doors to the rear
bumpers. The head- and taillights both get blacked-out bezels, and the
door handles, front fender vents, and exhaust outlets all get a darkened
finish as well.

The
Flying Spur is the closest Bentley comes to building a true sport
sedan. Though it competes with the likes of the Rolls-Royce Ghost and
the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, it's still the more youthful offering of
Bentley's four-door models, with the statelier mission being handled by
the larger Mulsanne. This makes the Flying Spur the ideal candidate for
the Blackline spec, which has already generated interest on the two-door
Continental GT.

While
Bugatti may be the performance spearhead for the VW Group brand
portfolio, Bentley has long been known for building luxurious touring
cars and sedans capable of traveling at high speeds over long distances.
The Flying Spur's W-12 engine may not impress the same way a Bugatti
Chiron's does, but with 626 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, the
6.0-liter powerplant is anything but underwhelming. The Flying Spur
will hit 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 207
mph.
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