2026 Bentley Flying Spur brings back sporty S variant

Bentley has officially brought back the driver-focused, performance-oriented “S” variant to the updated 2026 Flying Spur lineup. The new Bentley Flying Spur S shifts to an electrified setup, making it the most powerful S-badged version in the model’s history. Production is scheduled to begin at Bentley’s plant in Crewe, UK, in September 2026. If you want a luxury sedan that is also very fast and sporty, the new Flying Spur S is for you.

The 2026 Flying Spur S drops traditional non-hybrid configurations in favour of a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine paired with a 25.9 kWh plug-in hybrid system. The combined peak output is 680 horsepower and 930 Nm of torque. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. The top speed is 308 km/h. It has an electric-only mode with a standalone output of 190 horsepower and an electric range of up to 80 kilometres on a single charge. Power is managed via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and active all-wheel drive. This is a very fast car that can also run on electricity for short trips.

To separate the S variant from more comfort-focused trims like the standard and Azure models, Bentley has equipped it with hardware from the top-tier Speed and Mulliner versions. It has the Bentley Performance Active Chassis, which integrates a 48V active anti-roll system to reduce body roll during high-speed cornering. It has an Electronic Limited-Slip Differential, which optimises traction and torque vectoring across the rear axle. It also has retuned active dampers designed to deliver a noticeably sharper, sports-sedan character compared to the softer Azure trim. This car is built for drivers who want to feel the road.

The 2026 generation adopts styling changes heavily inspired by the fourth-generation Continental GT. It replaces the classic quad-headlamp design with single front lamps. This visual layout has not been seen on a Bentley saloon since 1962. The front fender wing vents have been removed in favour of a cleaner, badge-only look behind the front wheels. The car introduces a new “Dark Teal” metallic paint option alongside model-specific 22-inch wheel finishes. The S variant can be optioned with the high-end 21-speaker Naim for Mulliner audio system, which originally debuted on the limited-run Bentley Batur.

If you are thinking of buying the Bentley Flying Spur S, you should do so if you want a luxury sedan that is also very fast and sporty. You want the most powerful S-badged Bentley ever. You want a plug-in hybrid that can run on electricity for short trips. You want the advanced driving dynamics hardware from the top-tier Speed and Mulliner models. You like the new single-headlamp design. You have a very high budget.

You should consider the Bentley Flying Spur Speed if you want even more power. You should consider the Bentley Flying Spur Azure if you want a more comfort-focused ride. But if you want the perfect balance of luxury and sportiness, the Flying Spur S is the one to buy.