British International Motor Show 2008

New 200mph Bentley super saloon

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed is a new addition to the luxury saloon range of the British car maker.

It comes with a 600bhp 6.0-litre W12 engine, borrowed from the Continental GT Speed that was launched last year.

Despite tipping the scales at 2.5-tonnes, the Speed covers 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds and heads on to a top speed of 200mph.

Changes to the suspension help the Speed sit 10mm lower to the ground and it rides on 20-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, the Speed has a unique three-spoke steering wheel and aluminium drilled pedals for a sportier look.

The Speed has the same styling changes as the rest of the Flying Spur range, which include a more upright front grille, larger lower air intake and a new rear bumper.

Interior hush is improved with more sound-deadening material in the wheelarches and underneath the car.

The revised range is available to order now and the Speed model will carry a £17,000 premium over the standard Flying Spur saloon.

Alisdair Suttie

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