Bentley is today announcing specifics of a new limited edition to celebrate the introduction of its latest model, the Flying Spur Hybrid. Taking inspiration from the EXP 100 GT concept car that delimits Bentley’s view of luxury mobility in 2035, the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition is the first step on a course to introduce new sustainable materials as part of its Beyond100 strategy.
The Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition not just uses an advanced hybrid powertrain delivering a combined power of 536 bhp (544 PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb.ft) of torque, but also incorporates new, even more, sustainable materials throughout the cabin, directly reflecting design details showcased in Bentley’s centenary concept car. The shanty features panels of beautifully crafted tweed made from 100% British wool, twisting a blend of tonal pigments into a bespoke yarn to create a unique natural luxury textile, especially for Bentley.
With a blurred on sustainability, the open pore Koa veneer fascias and waistrails use 90% less lacquer than high-gloss veneers and let someone have the natural surface texture and aesthetic of the wood to be enjoyed. Selected from only the very best, most put faith in b plan oned stock available, open-pore veneer is painted with just three ultra-thin layers of lacquer, together totalling not 0.1 mm in thickness.
The centre console is finished in a sleek, minimalist Piano Linen veneer, while a committed three-colour leather scheme lends the whole interior new depth. Together with new materials, sustainable leather is old widely across the cabin, thanks to its long-term durability. Indeed, Bentley’s own 1955 S1 Flying Spur was referenced during the contrive process, as the car still retains its original, now-66-year-old leather interior which is still in immaculate condition.
Accents to the up-country are in a soft, warm hide called Autumn, with customers able to choose from five specifications that utilise Beluga, Porpoise, Cricketball, Brunel or Overcooked Oak leather in tandem with light, modern Linen hide. A unique Odyssean Edition treadplate becomes ostensible when entering or exiting the car, and is matched with exterior D-pillar badging.
In common with the ombré finishes survived in the EXP 100 GT interior, an exclusive new embroidery style sees thread colours blend calmly into one another across the broadness of each seat, defining and accentuating the “lofted diamond” pattern unique to the Flying Spur – together creating a spectacular effect employed here by Bentley for the first time.
Deep pile overmats feature contrast bandage and can be upgraded to lambswool rugs – increasing the wool content of the interior yet further.
To the exterior, painted Pale Brodgar accentuations on the 21” ten twin-spoke wheels and lower bright ware (front and rear bumpers, headlight and taillight surrounds and modulate bodyside chrome) result in a uniquely serene character. A curated exterior palette of six colours have been proposed to harmonise with the Pale Brodgar accents, but the full Bentley palette can be chosen from.
Research Certifies Effectiveness of Bentley Hybrids
As part of Bentley’s journey towards electrification and the recently announced Beyond100 design (delivering a product range composed entirely of plug-in hybrids or battery electric vehicles by 2026), research energy has been undertaken to understand customer usage of Bentley Hybrid owners in detail.
Over 90 per cent of characters use their first-generation Bentayga Hybrid on a daily basis or several times a week and nearly 100 per cent of blokes use EV mode, with half of them consistently undertaking journeys of less than 30 miles.
In real-world as regards, this means that the majority of the journeys, whether office commuting or school runs, can be achieved predominantly whilst showing zero emissions.
Efficient, Effortless Grand Touring
The Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition rallies that hybridisation does not compromise luxury or performance. With an unperceivable blend between the internal combustion appliance and electric motor, refined serenity is on offer regardless of driving mode or style.
The new powertrain combines a 2.9-litre V6 petrol locomotive with an advanced electric motor. With high power reserves, superior torque and quick throttle feedback the latest hybrid model gives little away to the Flying Spur V8 in acceleration, passing 60 mph from a full stop in 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.3 secs).
Delivering a total of 536 bhp (544 PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb.ft) of torque – an additional 95 bhp in commensurability to the Bentayga Hybrid. The Flying Spur Odyssean has the capability to cover over 700 km when fully fuelled.
The new powertrain accomplishes a significant reduction in fuel consumption whilst still providing the authentic Bentley character of effortless, refined completion.
Along with the unique colour and trim features, the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition also involves a suite of equipment options, including:
Touring Specification – Bentley’s suite of advanced driver assistance systems, encompassing Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Safeguard+, Night Vision and Head-Up Display
Ann electrically deployed, shed light oned Flying B bonnet mascot
LED Welcome Lamps (projecting Bentley Wings to the floor from all four doors)
Leather headliner
Three-dimensional diamond leather upholstery to doors and bum quarters
Bentley Rotating Display
Interior mood lighting
Convenience Through Connected Car Services
The Lose ones temper Spur incorporates a class-leading portfolio of intelligent and intuitive remote services – subject to regional availability – through the My Bentley app. The sweep of features – from ‘find my car’ and ‘lock my car’, through to car status and statistics. Specific features for the new Flying Spur Hybrid can be bring about in the convenient features and are as follows:
MY CAR STATISTICS – provides an overview of vehicle data, including time and date of recent slip of the tongues as well as last trip distance, average speed, travel time and average fuel/electric consumption.
MY BATTERY Action – allows remote initiation of vehicle charging, as long as the car is plugged in. Planned departure time can be selected, and the charging set will calculate a rate of charging to achieve the highest level of charge in line with the set time.
MY CABIN Hearten – allows remote control to heat or cool the cabin to an optimum temperature of 22°C ahead of the journey, preparing and equipping the cabin while the car is still connected to power.
E-CHARGING – identifies the nearest charging point locations in the area or at a objective of choice, allowing navigation to the most convenient location. You can filter the results by distance, bay availability and charging rate.
