Continental Flying Spur Speed
For 2009, Bentley introduced a Continental Flying Spur Speed model. Similar to the Continental GT Speed, engine output has been increased to 610 metric horsepower (449 kW; 602 bhp) at 6,000 rpm and 750 newton metres (553 lbf·ft) at 1,700-5,600 rpm - with a top speed of 322 kilometres per hour (200 mph) (up from 194 mph), making it the world's fastest four-door saloon. Acceleration time from 0–100 kilometres per hour (0.0–62.1 mph) is now 4.8 seconds. It features enlarged disc brakes, and an upgraded Bosch ESP 8.1 Electronic Stability Programme. With the revised carbon ceramic brakes, Bentley claims that the Flying Spur Speed will stop from 100 km/h (62 mph) in 33 meters (108.3 ft). Bentley also claims that with its revised ESP system and suspension the Continental Flying Spur Speed is capable of handling over 0.95 g-forces of lateral acceleration on a 300-foot (91 m) skidpad.
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