Cosmic Serenity on Wheels by Yves de Contades
Gliding the Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner through the sun-dappled Surrey Hills is pure bliss. Touring with this electrified luxury saloon discovering hidden pubs and sampling new English vineyards reveals a car that’s both a technical marvel and a rolling sanctuary.
HYBRID POWER, EFFORTLESS MIGHT
Under the bonnet lies a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 paired with a 140 kW electric motor. Together, they generate a staggering 782 PS (600 PS in hybrid mode), allowing silent departures or thunderous bursts of speed. The electric motor alone provides 190 PS, ideal for stealthy city exits.
This plug-in hybrid boasts a combined range of 515 miles and charges in just 2 hours 45 minutes with a fast charger. Despite its 2,646 kg kerb weight, it hits 0-62 mph in just 3.5 seconds and 100 mph in 7.4 supercar figures in a car with footstools.
The chassis, with aluminium double wishbones, multi-link rear suspension, and a 48V active anti-roll system, provides a ride that’s as smooth as silk. Massive 420 mm front brakes and air suspension with twin-valve dampers ensure agility and supreme comfort.
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