Photo Courtesy: Autorepublika.The current Bentley Flying Spur shape dates back to the third-generation car launched in 2019, but Bentley now describes the updated hybrid sedan as the fourth-generation Flying Spur. The latest version keeps the car's familiar grand sedan proportions while giving it a clearer visual link to the newest Continental GT.The related Continental GT coupe and convertible received a stronger visual update first, especially around the front end. Now those ideas have reached Bentley's four-door flagship.The biggest change is easy to spot. Bentley has replaced the traditional twin-headlamp-per-side layout with a cleaner single-front-headlamp design inspired by the latest Continental GT.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe update also brings back the sportier Flying Spur S, now powered by Bentley's High Performance Hybrid V8 system. That gives the luxury sedan a sharper look and a much stronger performance identity.Single Front Headlamps Change The FacePhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The refreshed Flying Spur now uses oval front headlamps with a detailed upper lighting signature. Bentley says this is the brand's first sedan with single front headlamps since 1962.That change gives the car a cleaner and more modern face while keeping the formal Bentley character intact. The front end also receives updated grille treatments and a revised bumper design.At the rear, Bentley changed the boot lid and updated the LED lighting graphics with a sharper Bentley "B" signature. The revisions are not extreme, but they make the Flying Spur look much closer to the newest Continental GT family.AdvertisementAdvertisementA new Dark Teal exterior color has also joined the palette. For Azure and S versions, Bentley offers newly designed 22-inch wheels as an option, giving the sedan a more current stance without turning it into a full redesign.The Flying Spur S Gets Hybrid V8 PowerPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.The modernized Flying Spur S uses Bentley's High Performance Hybrid powertrain. It combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with an electric motor integrated into an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.Together, the system produces 680 PS, or 671 horsepower, and 930 Nm of torque, equal to about 686 lb-ft. That makes the new Flying Spur S significantly stronger than the previous S model and gives it a much more serious performance position.Bentley lists the Flying Spur S at 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, while U.S. reporting puts the 0-to-60-mph time at 3.4 seconds. Top speed is listed at 191 mph, which is remarkable for a large luxury sedan designed to carry passengers in extreme comfort.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe chassis hardware is also serious. The Flying Spur S uses all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, air suspension, dual-valve dampers, active anti-roll technology, torque vectoring, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential on the rear axle.Black Details Give The S A Sportier CharacterThe Flying Spur S stands apart visually through a darker exterior treatment. Bentley's Blackline Specification replaces much of the traditional brightwork with black trim.The package brings gloss black grille detailing, dark badging, Beluga black mirror caps, Beluga black sill extensions, dark-tinted lighting elements, and dark sport exhaust tips. S badging completes the more aggressive look.This gives the Flying Spur S a sharper personality than the more comfort-focused versions. It still looks like a formal Bentley sedan, but the darker details make it feel closer to a driver-focused model.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat distinction matters because Bentley is giving the Flying Spur lineup clearer personalities. Azure leans toward passenger comfort and wellbeing. Speed focuses on maximum power. S sits between them with more emphasis on handling, visual attitude, and driver involvement.Pricing Is Still UnconfirmedPhoto Courtesy: Autorepublika.Bentley is now taking buyer interest for the refreshed Flying Spur, although official pricing has not yet been announced. Production is expected to begin in September, with first deliveries planned for most markets in late 2026.The updated sedan arrives at an important moment for Bentley. Ultra-luxury buyers still expect craftsmanship, comfort, and presence, but they also want newer technology, stronger performance, and some level of electrification.With the refreshed Flying Spur, Bentley has brought the sedan closer to the latest Continental GT while giving the S model a clearer role in the lineup. The single-front-headlamp design changes the look, while the hybrid V8 gives the car the speed expected from a modern performance luxury sedan.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Flying Spur S is not the most powerful version of the range. That role belongs to the Speed. Its job is different: darker style, sharper chassis character, and enough hybrid V8 power to make the sedan feel more athletic without losing its Bentley luxury role.This article was originally published by Autorepublika.com and is republished with permission. 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