In fact Bentley Engineers weren't too happy about that platform, too sporty for them, and so from 2021 Audi will be the one running Bentley instead of Porsche as they think both brands better match their customer expectatives in how the car drives ands feels in a more relaxed way! 😅
You’re incredible. You are driving a $200,000+ car at high speeds going down a winding road ..... and you spoke so well and calmly. Un phased. I mean that in a good way. I don’t think most people could talk so well in that situation. I’d be too focused on the road and too nervous. Bravo to you.
I love Bentleys. They deliver, despite the upper class blabla. Rolls is for very tasteless new money in my honest opinion. And I still want the planes in the hangar ;-)
RR = 10 luxury, 6 athleticism. Bentley = 9 luxury, 9 athleticism. Porsche = 7 luxury, 10 athleticism. Anyway, its not that an 8 cylinder can't be as powerful as a 12, rather, its that the 12 cylinder doesn't have to work as hard.
Loved the Bentley crest in the carbon side skirt. Beautiful!!! Always love the show. I love that you always give the weights and measures in kilos and pounds. Although I am an American I developed my love for cars through watching British Top Gear and they always used kilos so for understanding the weight of a car, pounds make no sense to me, but kilos I understand. I look forward to your shows every week. Clear relevant information that car enthusiasts want to know. Keeping killing it with the content. You said you worked at BMW in a previous episode what was your role??
Did an internship with BMW in Munich while I was in University. Literally worked in the factory building cars. Was a great gig for a poor kid from NYC to go to Europe for the first time in my life, get paid for it and earn credit towards my degree. Would HIGHLY suggest that plan to anyone.
@@MotoManTV Thanks for getting back to me I really appreciate that. I currently work at a supplier for the automotive industry. We supply machines that cut and grind gears for differentials, transmissions, and steering columns. I am currently getting my masters and am hoping to work for a manufacturer at some point in the near future.
@@benkrapf I assume an upgraded version of VAG's current 4.0 TT V8 will come at some point, they just wanna sip as many juicy dollars as possible from the current applications before they release it
Thanks for great infotainment and please do something about your camera,when it’s dark the quality lowers significantly! it’s worth the channel to invest in a good camera man! HDR 60FPS could be a cherry on top!
So Motorman, what is your Bentley colour combination; exterior & interior? An avid Flying Spur fan, I've been waiting to see the V8, sadly knowing I can't afford it! It seems that Bentley could fit the Panamera hybrid system perhaps....
Very tough call . . . Kumo and I have been arguing about since the car arrived. I want a darker blue Metallic and he wants a white - shocker, I know. Interior would be the tougher call because I would want to make the most of what makes Bentley, Bentley. Customization.
@@MotoManTV well thats a cop out there mate!! But i do agree about being over black white an d grey cars with a black interior. problem is most buy with only the safest resale option. But then the market is flooded with B, W G cars with black interiors, so your car doesn't stand out. With a lot of Porsches, especially the Cayenne, Panamera disastrously under specced as well. Interesting coloured cars sell fast 2nd hand
2021 Silver spur in white ice, is alright. Moon roof delete & I'd go with black leather. Grill and wings -Very similar style wise to my 2008 lacrosse by GM Buick
But George when you play the options game with Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maybach ect, punters couldn’t care less on costs. They just want the car in the way they want it with all the trimmings and brilliant clear coats. If you mention you can save $ lol, lol on Matt paint, Kumo and the punters will belt you with a stick. Just saying 😀
Interesting rare new car - Bentley ahem VW - great review - Saturday morning fresh coffee, what's not to like. The Extras game is like speccing a house, Mullener bathroom 18k Extra? check! Total 200.000 Dollar? mmmm don't know I would take it with this price. Does VW have a 48V system on the shelf? My wish would be to have a PHEV drive train option showing the future of this brand, hybrid / mild hybrid. Bentleys were always heavy and had huge engines.
I'm no aircraft pilot but I know what pitch, roll and yaw are. At first listen, "pitch" seemed redundant to "plow" and "squat." Upon review, however, your mention of plow suggests something front wheels might do in terms of change in camber or alignment in relation to each other. Is that a good guess? Same with squatting. In which case they are different from pitch (a forward to back bucking motion). More enlightenment, please, thanks.
another big sedan that can really only carry 4. No wonder the SUV is sold as sometimes one needs to carry 5. The best Flying spur rear seat was the series 1, at least someone could sit there for a short trip, certainly not a road trip...so you end up having to buy a suv, of which many are nearly just as bad. Im sure Bentley could option a three person rear bench for another 40grand or so. Phantom did it right, but maybe that was so you could entertain your partner in the back....if you get the drift!!!
Bullet proof glass, armor doors. And whale leather seats, and a smoke fogger. Just in case you have a flat in green city. Other than that it's perfect.
MM, another super interesting video. Thanx. HOWEVER --- you forgot to mention the black plastic grill, and whether the V8 can be optioned with carbon ceramic brakes. It appears those in the video are standard issue. If I could afford a Bentley (c'mon lottery), I would order the W12. Why? Because 12 cylinders are not in the Panamera...end what the Hell...spend another $40k and go über first class. [Edited for spelling and grammar.]
I know this is a terrible reason to want the W12, but the fact that you really can't get them anymore may be enough to push me in that direction . . . But then again, my heart aches for a Mulsanne.
13:33 how do you have “no idea what” mood lighting is? Porsche calls it “ambient lighting” and Ford has been putting it in Mustangs since 2006. Mercedes and Audi have had it since the 90’s. Pretty much every car manufacturer has it. C’mon, man!
@@brandonminiman I love it (we have a 2017 S63 convertible), but I miss the S65. I bitterly regretted having sold it, one of the biggest mistakes of my life. To me, AMG forever (G63, GLS63, S63 and...GLE53, a great baby buggy).
@@Art-is-craft I think with a little more research you will find it is extremely German engineered which is why it’s so good. The only English thing about it is the aesthetics and trim unfortunately. The other corps you reference are VAG the parent company with some electrical or brakes from Brembo thrown in.
What is the difference between a Rolls Royce or Bentley buyer? For one money is no object, for the other .. "what is money?" For Bentleys the engine / motor is the key brand defining issue, for a Rolls - it doesn't matter it only need to push without end and should never be heard. Rolls is perfect for a hyper luxury EV in the future.
This is by far my #1 choice for a luxury sedan. I mean the S-Class is really nice, as is the Ghost, but no this is it.
This is epic, one of my dream cars. Way better then Rolls Royce IMO.
Rolls are too pricey for what you get. Get one of these and a 992 Turbo S for the price of a Phantom.
RR is a piece of sh*t hyperpriced. Bentley is genuine. Perfectly priced.
Moto “for the avoidance of doubt” man
Moto "if I read the tea leaves correctly" man
Moto "did you expect it to be a lightweight" man
In fact Bentley Engineers weren't too happy about that platform, too sporty for them, and so from 2021 Audi will be the one running Bentley instead of Porsche as they think both brands better match their customer expectatives in how the car drives ands feels in a more relaxed way! 😅
You’re incredible. You are driving a $200,000+ car at high speeds going down a winding road ..... and you spoke so well and calmly. Un phased. I mean that in a good way. I don’t think most people could talk so well in that situation. I’d be too focused on the road and too nervous. Bravo to you.
I have a friend who once let me drive their Infiniti Q60 red sport and I was afraid to even get up to the speed limit lol
Thank you, Richard, for the kind words.
ive been thinking , its been way to long since motoman had any bentleys on his show , and then bam ........... wish come true
I love Bentleys. They deliver, despite the upper class blabla. Rolls is for very tasteless new money in my honest opinion. And I still want the planes in the hangar ;-)
Let's be honest, we all NEED planes in our hangar.
Bentleys are like Land Rovers: they run daily only through divine intervention.
RR = 10 luxury, 6 athleticism.
Bentley = 9 luxury, 9 athleticism.
Porsche = 7 luxury, 10 athleticism.
Anyway, its not that an 8 cylinder can't be as powerful as a 12, rather, its that the 12 cylinder doesn't have to work as hard.
I wish you would have commented on the 12 varient. Beautiful car.
Will be a separate episode.
Loved the Bentley crest in the carbon side skirt. Beautiful!!! Always love the show. I love that you always give the weights and measures in kilos and pounds. Although I am an American I developed my love for cars through watching British Top Gear and they always used kilos so for understanding the weight of a car, pounds make no sense to me, but kilos I understand. I look forward to your shows every week. Clear relevant information that car enthusiasts want to know. Keeping killing it with the content. You said you worked at BMW in a previous episode what was your role??
Did an internship with BMW in Munich while I was in University. Literally worked in the factory building cars. Was a great gig for a poor kid from NYC to go to Europe for the first time in my life, get paid for it and earn credit towards my degree. Would HIGHLY suggest that plan to anyone.
@@MotoManTV Thanks for getting back to me I really appreciate that. I currently work at a supplier for the automotive industry. We supply machines that cut and grind gears for differentials, transmissions, and steering columns. I am currently getting my masters and am hoping to work for a manufacturer at some point in the near future.
@@MotoManTV Have you watched The Office? You remind me of Michael!
I thought the rotating display was standard too. $6k is kind of pricey for that.
Especially knowing one could emulate it fairly well on a non movable digital screen a la BMW.
They just come out with the new 2023 Bentley Continental Flying Spur SPEED, the very best Bentley they have ever built !
This car is the best of both worlds; the best in English luxury and sophistication - the finest and most advanced in German engineering.
Why, yes, yes it is.
But what did Kujo think about being driven around in the back seats? I’ve been waiting for you to review this car. Nicely done sir.
Kumo and I disagree about the 4 place seating package. I say yes. He says now. He prefers to lay across a bench seat.
Those seats are off the hook!
If they release a V8S with the new 630 Panny Turbo S engine,that will be bonkers
That powertrain makes so much sense for this platform, I'm shocked that they haven't released a version already.
@@benkrapf I assume an upgraded version of VAG's current 4.0 TT V8 will come at some point, they just wanna sip as many juicy dollars as possible from the current applications before they release it
Yes, I’m saving for a Bentley flying spur!
Just when I thought I’d seen all the good auto review channels haha great content!
Well done. Absolutely beautiful
I would love an Aston Martin Vantage body style and decor with Porsche DNA. Now that's going back to 20's and 30's coach builder bespoke wealth.
All Bentleys must have the rotating center guages.
I second that motion.
Any car with RWS is like having training on a bicycle! BMW, Audi, and Porsche are awesome cars to ad RWS is a overkill!!!!!
What a beauty 😍🥰
Thanks for great infotainment and please do something about your camera,when it’s dark the quality lowers significantly! it’s worth the channel to invest in a good camera man! HDR 60FPS could be a cherry on top!
Appreciate the feedback.
very good design of new bentley flying spur.
Oh my oh my ...
Just like your beloved E65:)
@@MotoManTV haha yeah
One of the best looking sedans since the E38 :P A shame it's about 250 000 over budget xD
Damn you’re great at reviewing cars! #1
So Motorman, what is your Bentley colour combination; exterior & interior? An avid Flying Spur fan, I've been waiting to see the V8, sadly knowing I can't afford it! It seems that Bentley could fit the Panamera hybrid system perhaps....
Very tough call . . . Kumo and I have been arguing about since the car arrived. I want a darker blue Metallic and he wants a white - shocker, I know. Interior would be the tougher call because I would want to make the most of what makes Bentley, Bentley. Customization.
@@MotoManTV well thats a cop out there mate!! But i do agree about being over black white an d grey cars with a black interior. problem is most buy with only the safest resale option. But then the market is flooded with B, W G cars with black interiors, so your car doesn't stand out. With a lot of Porsches, especially the Cayenne, Panamera disastrously under specced as well. Interesting coloured cars sell fast 2nd hand
2021 Silver spur in white ice, is alright. Moon roof delete & I'd go with black leather.
Grill and wings -Very similar style wise to my 2008 lacrosse by GM Buick
Nice review.
But George when you play the options game with Bentley, Rolls Royce, Maybach ect, punters couldn’t care less on costs. They just want the car in the way they want it with all the trimmings and brilliant clear coats. If you mention you can save $ lol, lol on Matt paint, Kumo and the punters will belt you with a stick. Just saying 😀
The point of the #OptionsGame with cars like this and to some extent, Porsche, is to demonstrate what is possible - not the cost.
We need a head to head comparison- this vs Alpina B7 vs S-Class vs Ghost. That's what we need to know. ;-)
I think the only comparisons would be with Rolls and Maybach.
Thank you
Interesting rare new car - Bentley ahem VW - great review - Saturday morning fresh coffee, what's not to like. The Extras game is like speccing a house, Mullener bathroom 18k Extra? check! Total 200.000 Dollar? mmmm don't know I would take it with this price. Does VW have a 48V system on the shelf? My wish would be to have a PHEV drive train option showing the future of this brand, hybrid / mild hybrid. Bentleys were always heavy and had huge engines.
What colour is the car
So you DO agree with me that the Rolls has a dragging rear end! I said it doesn’t work, but you said it was part of the design language. Meh.
Beautiful car
Quit a luxury machine from Bentley.
I'm no aircraft pilot but I know what pitch, roll and yaw are. At first listen, "pitch" seemed redundant to "plow" and "squat." Upon review, however, your mention of plow suggests something front wheels might do in terms of change in camber or alignment in relation to each other. Is that a good guess? Same with squatting. In which case they are different from pitch (a forward to back bucking motion). More enlightenment, please, thanks.
BTW, lovely car. But I have to agree with my wife about that gloss black hood ornament. As it emerges, looks like the Alien Queen!
Well VW DNA since VW is the parent company
Mhm splendid
another big sedan that can really only carry 4. No wonder the SUV is sold as sometimes one needs to carry 5. The best Flying spur rear seat was the series 1, at least someone could sit there for a short trip, certainly not a road trip...so you end up having to buy a suv, of which many are nearly just as bad. Im sure Bentley could option a three person rear bench for another 40grand or so. Phantom did it right, but maybe that was so you could entertain your partner in the back....if you get the drift!!!
Very few cars can carry five adults with dignity.
Bullet proof glass, armor doors. And whale leather seats, and a smoke fogger.
Just in case you have a flat in green city.
Other than that it's perfect.
MM, another super interesting video. Thanx. HOWEVER --- you forgot to mention the black plastic grill, and whether the V8 can be optioned with carbon ceramic brakes. It appears those in the video are standard issue. If I could afford a Bentley (c'mon lottery), I would order the W12. Why? Because 12 cylinders are not in the Panamera...end what the Hell...spend another $40k and go über first class. [Edited for spelling and grammar.]
I know this is a terrible reason to want the W12, but the fact that you really can't get them anymore may be enough to push me in that direction . . . But then again, my heart aches for a Mulsanne.
@@MotoManTV Dumping the beautiful and totally elegant Mulsanne was a VW Group mistake.
What color _would_ you get your Bentley in?
See above.
13:33 how do you have “no idea what” mood lighting is? Porsche calls it “ambient lighting” and Ford has been putting it in Mustangs since 2006. Mercedes and Audi have had it since the 90’s. Pretty much every car manufacturer has it. C’mon, man!
Yeah, I’d still have the Panamera wagon
Would you chose the new Flying Spur in the range?
imaging paying $14k for a "one off bespoke" silver
#perfection
Buy this or S63 AMG? Or maybe Alpina B7?
Yes
S63 forever.
@@erissitone true. It's kind of the benchmark, especially with the new version for 21 with that killer interior.
@@brandonminiman I love it (we have a 2017 S63 convertible), but I miss the S65. I bitterly regretted having sold it, one of the biggest mistakes of my life. To me, AMG forever (G63, GLS63, S63 and...GLE53, a great baby buggy).
@@erissitone is the 65 worth it? I feel like it's pushing so much weight, might as well get the 8
where is your urus review
I'm still waiting on the Impreza review.
You'll be waiting a long time . . . we don't feature Subaru on the show.
Is there justifiable homicide provision for parking lot door dingers? Otherwise I could not drive a car this expensive.
No court in the land would disagree with you:)
I think of this car as the ultimate vorsprung durch technik Audi.. not Porsche, but its all VAG.
The car is not Audi it is British with Engineered components from the VW corp and other Corporations.
@@Art-is-craft I think with a little more research you will find it is extremely German engineered which is why it’s so good. The only English thing about it is the aesthetics and trim unfortunately. The other corps you reference are VAG the parent company with some electrical or brakes from Brembo thrown in.
@@Tracertme
They use parts from VW but they also use parts of their own and probably from other companies as well.
Gotta live the prominent worm clamps for the inter cooler piping, VW parts bin on fully display for 271K. 🖕
if i could get one...i would leave all my wordly possessions to my kids...but be buried with this.
Not a bad plan.
What is the difference between a Rolls Royce or Bentley buyer? For one money is no object, for the other .. "what is money?" For Bentleys the engine / motor is the key brand defining issue, for a Rolls - it doesn't matter it only need to push without end and should never be heard. Rolls is perfect for a hyper luxury EV in the future.
Can't say I have heard that one before . . . may steal that material from you:)
@@MotoManTV George, be my guest :) you can quote me any time anywhere!
Car looks less and less premium with a carry over engine from an Audi
It's actually a Porsche engine and transmission. It's the same 8-speed PDK that you'd get in a 992 911.
@@snakeeyes9246 they're all VW
A lot less price porn, please.