British luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has taken the wraps off its all-new Flying Spur. In its third-generation, the luxury yacht for the road is essentially a four-door, elongated and comfier version of the Continental GT Coupé. But you probably guessed that by just looking at it! Compared to its predecessor, the new Flying Spur’s length and wheelbase are longer which translates to a more commodious cabin. That being said, the old one wasn’t pokey by any means.

Many might argue that the new model looks remarkably similar to the one it replaces. But a closer inspection reveals that the new one has a more muscular stance, thanks to some prominent character lines on the side profile. Bentley has also installed a retractable “Flying B” emblem on the bonnet, a trick that Rolls-Royce has been pulling off with “Spirit of Ecstasy” for years. Then you’ve got the wheels which, as standard, are 21 inches in diameter but can be upped to 22 inches as well. Behind the front alloys are the biggest disc brakes that have ever been fitted to a production vehicle. Those are there to counter the monstrous power from an enormous engine.

The Bentley Flying Spur carries the same 6.0-litre, twin-turbo W12 engine that also powers the Continental GT and the Bentayga. The power-plant puts out 635PS/900Nm of oomph which is harnessed and fed to all four wheels by an 8-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. Bentley claims that the 2.44-tonne luxury saloon can hit 100kmph from a standstill in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 333kmph. Mileage? Do you really think that is a deciding factor to customers who can actually afford to buy a Flying Spur?

The new model also promises to be a lot more engaging to drive than any of its predecessors. That’s thanks to an electronic all-wheel steering system – a first on a Bentley. For the uninitiated, all-wheel steering not only helps boost stability at high speeds but also ups the manoeuvrability factor in tight spaces. Also helping the ride and handling are Bentley Dynamic Ride system and new three-chamber air springs which carve out a balance between ride comfort and body roll.

As you’d expect, the standard list of features can keep someone busy for weeks. For instance, there’s inductive wireless charging, LED matrix headlamps, wrap-around tail lamps with ‘B’ graphic, two USB ports, a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen infotainment display and a 650-watt, 10-speaker sound system. But obviously, there is a list of options as well. That includes a full-size panoramic sunroof, mood lighting with a choice of seven colours, a three-sided Bentley Rotating Display and two sound systems – a 1,500-watt, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system and a 2,200-watt, 19-speaker Naim system. Mulliner levels of customisations are also available including special paint jobs, interior upholstery and exterior design.

Being a modern-day Bentley, the Flying Spur also has a number of driver assistance systems available. The list includes Traffic Assist, City Assist, Blind Spot Assist, night vision, a head-up display and a Top View Camera which gives an all-around view of the car.

Bentley says that deliveries of the all-new Flying Spur will commence from early next year. In the market, it has to compete with the likes of the Rolls-Royce Ghost and super-expensive versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Inevitably, it will land on our shores too.