Continental GT continue to share the same engineering platform. Flying Spur V8 (2013–2019) Engines Transmissions Third generation (2019–present) The third-generation Flying Spur was unveiled in June 2019. The car has been completely overhauled and is built on a brand-new platform, resembling the current Continental GT. The front received a new grille with vertical slats, akin to those of Rolls-Royce era Bentleys, while the rear features new taillights that incorporate a B motif. The hood ornament is now illuminated at night, electrically deployable, and capable of meeting pedestrian impact requirements. The interior boasts a rotating display and an all-new Touch Screen remote that allows rear occupants to control several systems Rear-wheel steering is new and is accompanied by air springs with 60 percent more volume than its predecessor. The all-wheel-drive system is also new and uses an electronically controlled clutch pack. Compared to the second generation model, the new Flying Spur gets close to 130 mm additional wheelbase. There are three powertrains available for the Flying Spur: a 6.0 L W12, a 4.0 L V8, and plug-in hybrid, all of which have twin turbos. The W12 variant accelerates from in 3.7 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of . It produces 626 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. The V8 variant produces 549 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque and accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 198 mph. The plug-in hybrid variant uses a 2.9 liter V6 engine combined with a 14.1 kilowatt-hour battery to deliver a claimed electric range of 40 kilometers (25 miles) and a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds. The Flying Spur became the only Bentley sedan model, as production of the Mulsanne ended in the second quarter of 2020 without a direct successor. In March 2021, Bentley issued a recall for a single Flying Spur due to an improper welding process used on the fuel tank. References External links Bentley pages: Continental Flying Spur, Continental Flying Spur Speed, Flying Spur, Flying Spur W12 Mulliner BENTLEY Continental Flying Spur Speed – 2009 Test drive and review by Autoevolution.com Press kit: 2009 Continental Flying Spur/Continental Flying Spur Speed, Flying Spur , Bentley Flying Spur, Bentley 2010s cars All-wheel-drive vehicles Flying Spur (2005) Cars introduced in 2005 Full-size vehicles Limousines Luxury vehicles Police vehicles Sports sedans