Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid now in Malaysia – 2.9L V6, 544 PS, 750 Nm, 800 km vary PHEV limo, fr RM945k

The Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is now in Malaysia. The automotive is completely described by its title – that is Crewe’s present Flying Spur limo, out there in plug-in hybrid type for the primary time. First introduced in July 2021, the FSH joins the Bentayga Hybrid SUV in having an electrical motor.

That e-motor is situated between the transmission and the engine, and it contributes 136 PS and 400 Nm of prompt torque to the trigger. The motor is powered by a 18 kWh lithium ion battery, which could be totally charged in 2.5 hours.

With a torque-rich motor sharing duties, the engine can get away with being smaller. The FSH’s coronary heart is a brand new 2.9 litre V6 engine with 416 PS and 550 Nm of torque. As per the V8 mannequin, the 2 turbochargers and first catalytic convertors are positioned throughout the V of the engine. Gas injectors and spark plugs have been centralised inside every combustion chamber for optimum spray patterns and combustion paths, and the camshafts are variable by as much as 50 levels. Mixed output is 544 PS and 750 Nm. That’s very near the V8’s 550 PS/770 Nm.

The hybrid powertrain propels the Flying Spur Hybrid from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, simply two tenths slower to the century mark than the Flying Spur V8. Prime pace is 285 km/h. Essentially the most environment friendly mannequin Crewe has ever made is nice for a spread of 805 km (500 miles), whereas being able to 40 km pure electrical drive on the WLTP cycle.

Bentley says that e-motor’s speedy torque minimises any perceived delay usually related to turbo lag. The carmaker says that the FSH delivers the identical flexibility and practicality related to its W12 and V8 powertrains, “attaining a responsive, participating and supremely refined expertise”. Briefly, no compromises right here.

A devoted button (replaces the auto start-stop swap) permits the motive force to pick from three E Modes – EV Drive, Hybrid Mode and Maintain Mode. EV Drive is engaged as quickly because the automotive is switched on. Maximising the electrical driving expertise, that is superb for metropolis driving and brief journeys.

Hybrid maximises car effectivity and vary utilizing knowledge from the navigation system. Right here, the automotive makes use of predictive E-Mode and engine coasting whereas following instructions from the sat nav.

Enter a vacation spot and the automotive will mechanically interact the proper drive mode for every a part of the journey, calculating essentially the most environment friendly use of battery cost and storing electrical power for sections of the journey the place it’s most helpful, corresponding to when arriving within the metropolis. The system will cut back on-board cost to zero simply because the limo reaches its vacation spot, maximising total effectivity.

Lastly, Maintain Mode balances engine and electrical energy to carry excessive voltage battery cost for later use, conserving electrical power. That is the default mode when the motive force selects Sport to offer constant increase and recuperation. Energy movement is displayed on the devices, and one may also name out stats and set timers for charging by way of the central display screen.

On the surface, the Hybrid seems identical to every other Flying Spur. Delicate telltale indicators embody a ‘Hybrid’ entrance fender badge (the place V8, W12 or Velocity could be) and a charging flap on the left rear fender.

For those who’re available in the market for a luxurious limo that’s each good to drive and nice to be pushed in, however don’t wish to add to tailpipe emissions within the metropolis, the electrified Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid is yours for from RM 945,000. That’s excluding duties, taxes, and registration – obligation paid, it needs to be from RM2.3 million.

The important thing phrase is “from”, as a result of the final word worth will rely in your private specification. Select from Azure (much more luxurious) or S (sporty) trim ranges. Additionally out there are Blackline (darkish trim) and Mulliner personalisation, as with all Bentleys. The launch items have been spoken for, however Bentley Kuala Lumpur is accepting orders.

Favor a extra standard powertrain to your sporting limo? The third-generation Flying Spur is accessible with Crewe’s signature 6.0 litre twin-turbo W12 and the extra sporting 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8. When you’re at it, take a look at our pictorial of all three generations of the Flying Spur, shot at Bentley KL simply earlier than the world paused for the pandemic.