Core summary
2020-announced third-generation Flying Spur V8. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
This Flying Spur deserves a two-seat-position assessment: spend time driving, then repeat the route from the rear. The decision changes if you mostly employ a driver.
History & generations
Bentley added the V8 to its third-generation Flying Spur in October 2020. This guide is not a specification sheet for the later replacement generation.
Body, platform & design
Quad exhaust outlets identify the V8 treatment. Twenty-two-inch wheels were among the available choices, not a requirement of the engine.
Engine & drivetrain
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 produces 550 PS and 770 Nm. Bentley describes it as approximately 100 kg lighter than the contemporary W12.
Trim differences
Separate cabin options from the engine decision on a used-car comparison sheet. A heavily personalized interior may cost more without meeting your seating preferences any better.
Interior & seating
The rotating dashboard display was optional. Check the build specification rather than assuming every advertised V8 includes it.
Efficiency & range
Cylinder deactivation can operate at light loads. This V8 is not the plug-in hybrid and has no plug-in electric-range claim.
Safety & equipment
Ask a specialist to verify fitted assistance systems and any warning messages. A luxury nameplate does not substitute for checking the individual vehicle's electronic condition.
Strengths
The case for this version is a specific engine preference within a chauffeur-capable saloon, not a claim that the least expensive example is inexpensive to own.
The case for this version is a specific engine preference within a chauffeur-capable saloon, not a claim that the least expensive example is inexpensive to own.
Considerations
Request an itemized inspection covering brakes, tires, suspension and cabin electronics. Compare the resulting repair allowance with the apparent saving against a better-documented car.
Recommended use
An owner-driver should test low-speed maneuvers and visibility on familiar streets; a rear-seat buyer should concentrate on seat adjustment, entry and luggage needs.
Rivals & related
Keep contemporary V8, W12 and hybrid listings in separate columns. Only then compare equipment, warranty and condition across them.
FAQ
How quick is it? Bentley quotes 0–100 km/h in 4.1 seconds; that is a manufacturer figure, not a Cariary measurement.
What makes the Bentley Flying Spur different?
The case for this version is a specific engine preference within a chauffeur-capable saloon, not a claim that the least expensive example is inexpensive to own.
Who should consider it?
High-speed luxury touring
Sources & updates
Reference scope: 2020-announced third-generation Flying Spur V8. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 14 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/1149-flying-spur-ready-to-soar-with-v8-power
- Manufacturer reference — 2020-announced third-generation Flying Spur V8 →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. 2022 Bentley Flying Spur V8. Third-generation V8 photographed in London in January 2023. Illustrates the V8 generation announced in 2020; year-specific equipment may differ.
- Photo reuse terms — CC BY-SA 4.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
Last editorial review: October 14, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.