The Bentley Flying Spur has received a fairly substantial refresh, headlined by the return of the performance-focused S nameplate and distinctive design changes.

Due to commence production in the UK in September, the 2027 Bentley Flying Spur sees design changes inside and out, including a single headlight design that marks the first time a Bentley sedan hasn't had double lamps since 1962. The sporty S is also returning to the limousine's lineup, boasting a range of special appointments.

The 2027 Flying Spur S gets a 500kW/930Nm version of the Bentley High Performance Hybrid powertrain – which is the same 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system used in an array of models including the related Continental as well as the Porsche Panamera – quoting 95kW more power than its predecessor.

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Bentley quotes a 0-100km/h time of 3.7 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 191mph (307km/h). The Bentley Performance Active Chassis incorporates the variable all-wheel drive system, twin-valve dampers, torque vectoring and 48V active anti-roll system, which work together to get the Flying Spur S's monstrous grunt to the tarmac.

The Flying Spur S is further distinguished by its standard Blackline Specification – ie gloss black exterior accents where you'd normally find chrome – as well as black mirror caps, tinted matrix LED headlights and tinted LED tail lights.

Further, the darkened headlight units feature Bentley's 'Precision' detailing, shared only with the flagship Speed.

Bentley says the addition of the Flying Spur S brings the total number of available seat specifications to five, with each variation claimed to require 12 hours of craftsmanship, while offering fluted or quilted inserts.

The new Flying Spur also now offers the 'Virtuoso Collection' by the Mulliner coachbuilding division, which is tied to the premium Naim for Mulliner optional audio system combined with special interior specifications highlighted by Champagne Gold detailing "inspired by high-end musical craftsmanship".

Buyers who commission a Virtuoso Collection specification can choose from three themes – Soprano, Tenor and Bass – which the British boutique marque says range "from serene, light interiors to darker, more dramatic designs".

"Champagne Gold detailing extends throughout both the exterior and interior, including the winged badges, exhaust finishers, collection badges, and even a Champagne Gold-edged key," the company adds in its media release.

Described as "Bentley's most immersive audio experience to date", the Naim for Mulliner system asks for an extra £25,000 (A$47,390) in the UK before taxes, and has seen some updates for the Virtuoso Collection.

The high-end audio option features 21 speakers with patented 'M' cones in the mid-range speakers and tweeters. Bentley says the speaker design "enables an extremely linear frequency response with a low distortion rate and better sound dispersion".

The updated Bentley Flying Spur also gets a new Dark Teal exterior paint finish, described as "a stunning new mid-blue, metallic exterior paint, with hints of green, providing a contemporary, sophisticated, nature-inspired colour to the palette".

CarExpert has reached out to Bentley's local division for Australian-market details, though the global media release says the new Flying Spur is available to order now "with the first cars due to reach most markets in quarter four [October to December], 2026".

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