Performance stands at 626bhp and 663lb ft - the same as the old W12 model - with a 0-62mph sprint of 3.8sec and a top speed of Power is managed by the ZF eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that's also used in the Bentley Continental GT and primarily delivered to the rear-axle. Active four-wheel drive means power is sent to the wheels when needed.
The Flying Spur Speed gains the same 420mm iron brakes as the Continental GT, which are the largest of their kind on any production car in the world. Other systems included as standard include electronic all-wheel steering, Bentley’s dynamic ride system and torque-vectoring, which all contribute to improving ride quality and bolstering agility. rival also gains some aesthetic and technology updates over the old W12. The front grille, headlights, tail-lights and 22in wheels all finished with a dark tint.
Bentley also says the fuel and oil filler caps are now ‘jewelled’, while several other changes come inside the cabin, including the emblazoning of Speed badges throughout the interior. Dinamica fabric features throughout, while the driver's information panel gains improved graphics. There’s also a set of 24-way adjustable seats in the front , with heating, ventilation, massage and memory functionality.