<P> The four - door Continental Flying Spur saloon was first displayed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show . The Flying Spur utilizes most of the technical underpinnings of the Bentley Continental GT, and was introduced to European and North American markets in the summer of 2005 . Together, the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur have boosted Bentley's annual production from around 1,000 units in 2003, to 9,200 units in 2006 . </P> <P> The Flying Spur has a 6 - litre, 12 - cylinder engine, configured in a W formation . Unlike a conventional 12 - cylinder engine with two banks of six (V - 12), the Continental's 6 - litre engine is configured in two banks of VR six cylinders each (2x VR6). This shortens the W - 12 engine's length considerably, compared to a two - bank configuration . The W - 12 produces 552 bhp (412 kW; 560 PS), accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and propels the Flying Spur top speed of 194 mph (312 km / h). </P> <P> One notable aspect of the Continental Flying Spur is its grille . Made to look like traditional chromed brass mesh, it is a metal - covered plastic - core . This was fitted as a safety feature; it is designed to break apart upon impact with a pedestrian . </P> <P> It is a limited (400 units worldwide) version of 2007 model year Continental GT Mulliner Driving Specification, commemorating Crewe factory's 60th anniversary . It included carbon - silicon carbide brakes (420x40mm cross-drilled front and 356x28mm rear), exclusive 9Jx20 - inch 14 - spoke alloy wheels, choice of 3 additional exclusive body colours (Moroccan Blue (bright blue), Anthracite (grey black) and Meteor (steel blue grey)), unique insignia to exterior, unique treadplates with text' Celebrating 60 years of manufacturing in Crewe', choice of upgraded veneers (Dark Stained Burr Walnut or Piano Black (additional veneers available at extra cost)), drilled alloy sport foot pedals, gear lever finished in knurled chrome and hide, diamond quilted hide to seat facings, door and rear quarter panels; embroidered Bentley emblem to seat facings, indented hide headlining, Mulliner alloy fuel filler cap . </P>

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