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Once is not custom, it is at the back we find the
most dramatic changes |
After the cut, then the convertible, the Continental family finally completes a makeover. The Flying Spur sedan is passed into the hands of cosmetic surgery, and she took the opportunity to give his heart to date.
You never cross the Continental Flying Spur? Not necessarily surprising: last year, this limousine has found a buyer in France.
This is eight times less than its big sister Mulsanne! Although our market is not a priority, an update will therefore not harm the smaller sedans Crewe. Luckily, a deep facelift is planned for the Geneva Motor Show. Once is not custom, the most dramatic change is on the back. The thinner, more angular and horizontal lights will recognize at a glance, and the lid appears longer, lower and more sculpted. Up front, it's mostly new rimless optical diodes that catch the eye, while the side window appears more slender. In addition, an active bonnet will improve pedestrian protection.
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The Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be
expected in 2013 to provide a thorough facelift |
With 2475 kg announced not talk featherweight, but Bentley promises a loss of 50 kg, despite almost unchanged proportions. Other changes along the lines of dynamism in case of need, the torque distribution between front and rear wheel drive is increased from 50/50 to 40/60. In from six to eight speeds, the automatic transmission promises changes faster reporting and consumption down. As for the twin-turbo W12, only engine available at launch, it is proposed here that in its most powerful definition of the Continental GT and GTC Speed. 625 hp and 800 Nm will therefore be available to the driver, allowing a 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 322 km / h. What do fade over a sport!
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The choice of materials and colors is endless,
but the luxury is still on the program |
In the soul, the Continental Flying Spur but remains rather placid. Improved soundproofing, air suspension relaxed, audio and multimedia systems more modern than before, with Internet connectivity and 64GB of storage ... priority is clearly scope to comfort. No less than seven types of wood available, 17 shades of upholstery and more than a hundred exterior colors ... finally, if the new owners have to catch a migraine, but rather the time to concoct the Continental Flying Spur their dreams: they can choose from an infinite number of configurations. On this point, the Mercedes S Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series can hardly compete. The most direct competitor will always be the Rolls Royce Ghost.
