2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Full Review
Date Published: 5/02/08
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Sneak Peek
The all-wheel-drive 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur continues with few changes as the British manufacturer's "entry-level" sedan. It shares its basic design with the company's Continental GT coupe and GTC convertible, all built on a platform introduced for 2004. The Flying Spur comes with a 552-hp 6.0-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-column-mounted shift paddles, and all-wheel drive. Also included is an air suspension with driver adjustable ride height and damper settings. Available safety features include curtain side airbags, front side airbags, rear side airbags, ABS, and an antiskid system. Bi-xenon headlights are standard, as are a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, heated front seats with memory, driver-seat lumbar message, heated rear seat, and four-zone climate controls. Optional are heated steering wheel, front passenger lumbar message, power opening and closing trunklid, and satellite radio. We have not yet tested the 2008 Continental Flying Spur.
2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Road Test
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Fuel Economy
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Ride Quality
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Steering/Handling/Braking
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Quietness
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Controls
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Details
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Class Average |
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Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
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Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Room/Comfort (rear)
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Cargo Room
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
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Value within Class
| Unknown |
Class Average |
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Total Score
| Unknown |
Class Average |
| N/A |
N/A |
Scores for all Exotic Cars
| Low Score |
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61 |
| Average Score |
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N/A |
| High Score |
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82 |
2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/28/2008
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| Base 4-door sedan |
$170,990 |
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Price note: Gas-Guzzler Tax not available at time of publication.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs
click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
6.0-liter turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, all-wheel drive.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/4-zone automatic climate controls, navigation system w/voice recognition, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated and massaging power front seats, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), wood interior trim, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keyless access and starting, power sunroof, AM/FM radio, glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, wireless cell phone link, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, universal garage door opener, power trunk opening and closing.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Bi-xenon headlights, driver-selectable and automatic adjustable load-leveling suspension, 275/40ZR19 tires, chrome alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Comfort and Convenience Features |
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DVD entertainment system
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TV tuner
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Base
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$
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$
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Rearview camera
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Base
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$
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$
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Refrigerated bottle cooler
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Base
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$
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$
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Ventilated front and rear seats
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Base
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification |
Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4-door sedan |
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| Wheelbase, in. |
120.7 |
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| Overall Length, in. |
208.9 |
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| Overall Width, in. |
75.4 |
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| Overall Height, in. |
58.2 |
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| Curb Weight, lbs. |
5456 |
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| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. |
16.7 |
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| Standard Payload, lbs. |
-- |
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| Fuel Capacity, gals. |
23.8 |
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| Seating Capacity |
4 |
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| Front Head Room, in. |
-- |
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| Max. Front Leg Room, in. |
41.5 |
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| Rear Head Room, in. |
37.8 |
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| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. |
38.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
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Turbocharged dohc W12 |
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| Size, liters/cu. in. |
6.0 /366 |
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| Horsepower @ rpm. |
552 @ 6100 |
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| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
479 @ 1600 |
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| Availability |
Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed automatic |
10/17 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test |
Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4-door sedan |
Coming soon.
Please check back for more information and Consumer Guide's full review.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built in:
England
Drivewheels:
all-wheel drive
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