Bentley Flying Spur V8 review, test drive

So, when you are out to splurge a huge amount of dosh on a Bentley, does it make sense to pinch a few pennies by picking the Flying Spur with the V8 over the full blown W12? A day with the Flying Spur V8 on its home turf tells us more.

In a world lush with exquisite imagery and exclusivity, it is sensible that Bentley hasn’t created distinct visual differentiations between the W12 and the new V8. The stoic face, the square shoulders and the loping discreet touches like Bentley logos backed by red enamel and a horizontal bar on the air dam in matte black instead of chrome could suggest sportiness rather than thriftiness.

It is immediately clear that there has been no thriftiness in the treatment to the interiors. Quilted leather, gleaming wood and twinkling chrome make up a delightfully rich cabin. The standard V8 won’t come as well equipped as the W12, but, it can be fitted with everything that Bentley has to offer for the larger hearted Flying Spur. The rear bench can be ordered in three different configurations including the top-of-the-line two-seater setup with powered reclining and massaging seats. Apart from the rear seat entertainment package with 10-inch screens and 64GB of on-board storage, the customisation options for a car of this calibre include fridges and humidors if you desire them.