The Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition: A Glimpse Into Bentley’s Future

Bentley‘s Beyond100 strategy emphasises sustainability and usage of alternate energies without compromising on efficiency. The British luxury automobile manufacturer has now announced details of a new limited edition to celebrate the introduction of its latest model, the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition.

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Bentley refers to the brand’s EXP 100 concept; the Flying Spur Hybrid has Pale Brodgar (Rose Gold) accents on the 21″ ten twin-spoke wheels and lower bright ware, giving the car a uniquely serene character. A curated exterior palette of six colours has been recommended to harmonise with the Pale Brodgar accents apart from the full Bentley palette. Along with the unique colours and trim features, the Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition also includes a suite of equipment options, including Touring specification, Ann electrically deployed illuminated Flying B bonnet mascot, 3-D diamond leather upholstery, interior mood lights and Bentley Rotating Display.

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For the interiors, Bentley referred to the 1955 S1 Flying Spur during the design process. The cabin features panels of beautifully crafted tweed made from 100% British wool, twisting a blend of tonal colours into a bespoke yarn to create a unique natural luxury textile, especially for Bentley. With a focus on sustainability, the open pore Koa veneer fascias and waist rails use 90% less lacquer than high-gloss veneers and allow the wood’s natural surface texture and aesthetic to be enjoyed. Selected from only the very best, most figured stock available, the open-pore veneer is painted with just three ultra-thin layers of lacquer, together totalling only 0.1 mm in thickness.

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The centre console is a sleek, minimalist Piano Linen veneer, while a dedicated three-colour leather scheme lends the whole interior new depth. Accents to the interior are in a soft, warm hide called Autumn, with five specifications to choose from, i.e. Beluga, Porpoise, Cricket ball, Brunel or Burnt Oak leather in tandem with light, modern Linen hide.

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A unique Odyssean Edition treadplate becomes apparent when entering or exiting the car and matches with exterior D-pillar badging. An exclusive new embroidery “lofted diamond” has been employed for the first time by Bentley, where thread colours blend calmly into one another across the width of each seat, defining and accentuating the pattern. Deep pile overmats feature contrast binding and can be upgraded to lambswool rugs – increasing the wool content of the interior yet further.

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The new powertrain combines a 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine with an advanced electric motor. With high power reserves, superior torque and quick throttle response, the latest hybrid model give little away to the Flying Spur V8 in acceleration, passing 60 mph from a standstill in 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.3 secs). The spur delivers a total of 536 bhp (544 PS) and 750 Nm (553 lb. ft) of torque – an additional 95 bhp compared to the Bentayga Hybrid.

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The Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition also incorporates a class-leading portfolio of intelligent and intuitive remote services – subject to regional availability – through the My Bentley app. The range of features includes car statistics, battery charge, controlling cabin comfort and identifying the nearest charging point locations in the area.