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Bentley Continental Flying Spur Saloon (2005-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £133,255 - £150,955
Used prices £7,670 - £19,389
Road tax cost £415 - £735
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 337 miles
Number of doors 4
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Sense of occasion, superb quality, breathtaking performance

CONS

Incredibly expensive to buy and run, rather ungainly styling

Written by Simon Harris Updated: 10 October 2023

Overview

What’s the fastest production saloon car in the world? An AMG Mercedes? BMW M5? Maybe a Maserati Quattroporte? Actually it’s the rather frumpy looking Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

Because while those cars might match or in some cases beat the Bentley from the traffic lights, none can match its incredible 195mph top speed. Far more relevant of course is its effortless real world performance, fabulous cabin and secure all weather handling.