2027 Bentley Flying Spur
By Lorenzo Bianchi June 3, 2026
Single front headlamps return to a Bentley sedan for the first time since 1962.
Flying Spur S returns with 680 PS and Bentley's Performance Active Chassis.
New Virtuoso Collection adds bespoke luxury and an advanced Naim for Mulliner audio system.
A familiar silhouette with a cleaner face
Some redesigns announce themselves immediately. The new 2027 Bentley Flying Spur takes a more restrained approach.
The proportions remain unmistakably Flying Spur. Long hood, muscular rear shoulders, and a cabin positioned neatly between them. Yet looking at the latest car, it's clear
Bentley's designers spent considerable time simplifying rather than adding.
The most noticeable change sits at the front. For the first time on a Bentley sedan since 1962, the Flying Spur returns to single headlamps. Combined with a grille now
integrated into the bumper and the removal of the traditional wing vent, the result feels cleaner and more contemporary than before.
The rear receives a similar treatment. A reshaped decklid, new taillamps, and a body-colored number plate surround create a smoother appearance, with fewer visual interruptions across the bodywork. It's subtle work, but it changes the character of the car.
The details become easier to appreciate
Bentley's recent design language has increasingly focused on surface quality rather than decorative elements, and the Flying Spur continues that direction.
A new Dark Teal exterior finish joins the palette. Depending on the light, the color shifts between deep blue and green tones, highlighting the sedan's sculpted bodywork in a way brighter colors often can't. New 22-inch wheel finishes are also available across the range, helping modernize the car's stance without altering its proportions.
Looking through the official images, the car appears lower and cleaner despite retaining much of its familiar architecture.
The return of the Flying Spur S
The bigger story may be the return of the S badge.
Bentley has reintroduced the Flying Spur S as the performance-focused member of the lineup. Powered by a High Performance Hybrid V8 drivetrain producing 680 PS and 930 Nm, it becomes the most powerful Flying Spur S ever built. Bentley says the sedan can reach 60 mph in 3.6 seconds before continuing to a top speed of 191 mph.
Performance isn't limited to the powertrain.
The S model gains Bentley's Performance Active Chassis, including torque vectoring, Bentley Dynamic Ride, twin-valve dampers, Active All Wheel Drive, and, for the first time on a Flying Spur S, an electronic limited-slip differential. The package was previously reserved for Speed and Mulliner models.
Visually, the S adopts a darker personality through gloss-black grille finishes, black exterior trim, darkened lamps, and sports exhaust finishers.
Luxury remains the defining characteristic
Despite the emphasis on performance, the Flying Spur remains first and foremost a handcrafted luxury sedan.
Bentley now offers five distinct seat styles, each requiring approximately twelve hours of hand craftsmanship. Buyers can choose from fluted or advanced quilted designs, allowing the cabin to shift from traditional luxury toward a more performance-oriented atmosphere.
The new Virtuoso Collection expands personalization even further. Available in Soprano, Tenor, and Bass themes, the package introduces unique embroidery, Champagne Gold detailing, and the Naim for Mulliner audio system originally developed for the coachbuilt Batur. Featuring 21 speakers and technology derived from Focal's Grand Utopia loudspeakers, it represents the most advanced audio experience currently offered in a Flying Spur.
Bentley hasn't attempted to reinvent its flagship sedan. Instead, the company has refined nearly every area that owners notice most, from design and craftsmanship to performance and personalization. For a model already well established in the luxury segment, that approach feels entirely appropriate.