--- title: "The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur Speed Is One More W12 Super Sedan Flex" date: "2022-09-06" modified: "2022-09-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2023-bentley-flying-spur-speed-is-one-more-w12-super-sedan-flex" categories: - "Bentley News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "bentley" - "luxury" --- # The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur Speed Is One More W12 Super Sedan Flex ![]() Bentley isn't done with the [W12 engine]() just yet. The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur Speed will sit atop the range (the standard Flying Spur W12 is gone now) and is the fastest version of the Flying Spur you can get. Its twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 makes 626 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, which helps the nearly 6,000-pound sedan get from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. Its top speed is 207 mph, which makes it among the fastest sedan currently on sale, along with the Challenger Hellcat Redeye, ALPINA B7, and Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo, all of which have 203 mph top speeds. Bentley's Dynamic Ride System is now standard, which uses a 48-volt system to control its active anti-roll bars that stiffen through corners for better agility but soften when cruising for improved comfort. Also standard is all-wheel steering, which does the usual party trick of turning the rear wheels slightly opposite of the fronts at low speed, for a tighter turning circle, and in the same direction as the fronts at high speed, for increased stability. ![]() ![]() ![]() Aesthetically, there are a few new design "Specifications" from which to choose. The Styling Specification includes a subtle front splitter, side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a trunk spoiler, all made from high-gloss carbon fiber. The Blackline Specification replaces all the shiny chrome bits with darkened bits. That includes the Flying B mascot, radiator vanes, window trim, and exhaust tips, to name just a few. Being a Speed model, the new W12-powered Flying Spur comes with darkened accents anyway. The headlights, taillights, grille, and "Speed" badges are all darkly tinted. The Speed-exclusive 22-inch wheels can come finished in Dark Tint, Gloss Black, or silver-painted. An additional exclusive 22-inch wheel design comes in either Gloss Black or Pale Brodgar Satin. To finish it all off, the Flying Spur Speed also gets jeweled fuel and oil filler caps because of course it does. ![]() ![]() ![]() Inside, there's a new color scheme that uses a new "Dinamica Pure" upholstery, which is made from 73% polyester. There are now 15 different leather colors, up from five, and a few different trim options, including Piano Black veneer, Crown Cut Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, and Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus. It's clear Bentley isn't just sticking with the W12 for a little while longer, it's using it to make 200 mph-plus luxury sedans. ![]() ![]() ![]() ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()