Bentley Flying Spur Sedan Preparing for Update

BentleyBentleyUnited Kingdom, 1919 > present37 models
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is planning an upgrade to the Flying SpurBentley Continental Flyin...United Kingdom, 2009 > 20127 photos
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that it plans to compete with top levels of Mercedes upcoming new generation S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-ClassGermany, 1972 > present6 series
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. The car has been spotted testing in Europe. 

The Flying Spur will have more toned down styling in comparison to the Continental GTBentley Continental GT (modern) Gen.2United Kingdom, 2011 > present34 versions
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on which it is based. This is to appeal to affluent buyers who do not want to be too showy. 

Mechanically, most of the car's elements will be taken from the Continental GT. The chassis is the same and so is the wheelbase, but length will probably increase slightly. The car will also have a softer suspension and large rear to appeal to Chinese buyers where the car is most popular. 

Power will also be shared with the Continental GT with the twin-turbo V8 and W12, but it is slated to get a new eight-speed automatic. 

Expect to see a launch of the super-luxury sedan at either the Geneva Motor Show or at Frankfurt. 

Source: Autocar