Bentley prepares second update for Flying Spur
Bentley is working on a second facelift for the Flying Spur model. The updated version will feature a front end that echoes the design of the Continental GT. The updated sedan is expected to debut at the end of this year or early 2028.
New exterior details
The current Bentley Flying Spur will celebrate its seventh anniversary this summer, and the model received a light update for the 2025 model year. It appears another modernization is in the works, as a prototype was recently spotted testing at the Nürburgring.
Spotted with virtually no camouflage, the Flying Spur Azure prototype features an updated front end with new headlights hidden under stickers. Despite this, it is clear that the model will follow the path of the updated Continental GT and replace the four headlights with two new ones featuring a distinctive LED element.
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The changes don’t end there: the sedan has gained a new front bumper with a split air intake. The radiator grille also appears slightly updated and more upright.
Rear end and interior
Additionally, there is an updated rear bumper and new graphics for the rear lights. The latter are hidden by stickers, but may replicate the design used on the Continental.
We can only see a few fragments of the interior, but it is interesting to note that the passenger side of the dashboard seems to be hidden under bright camouflage. This raises the question of whether the Flying Spur will be the last Volkswagen Group vehicle to receive a display for the front passenger.
Powertrain
Under the hood, a familiar plug-in hybrid powertrain is expected, consisting of a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, a 25.9 kWh battery pack, and an 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) electric motor. This setup provides the current model with a total output of 771 hp (575 kW / 782 PS) and 1000 Nm of torque. It allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, reach a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h), and travel up to 30 miles (48 km) on electric power alone by EPA standards.
Interestingly, Bentley continues to refine the Flying Spur despite the model already receiving an update in 2025. The second facelift indicates the company’s desire to keep the sedan relevant amidst growing competition from electric models from other luxury brands. The Nürburgring testing also hints that engineers are paying attention not only to design but also to driving dynamics, which could make the updated version even more attractive to enthusiasts. The introduction of a passenger display, if confirmed, would be a logical step toward modern technologies that have already become commonplace in other VW Group models.