The $360,000 Bentley Flying Spur Speed Is the God of Gasoline Sedans - TheSmokingTIre

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Three months ago, Zack and Matt called the Bentley GT Speed the "best car ever made," which was based on a number of factors: quality, materials, performance, dynamics, and ride. Obviously. at $300,000+, it's not the value proposition, but nothing labeled "best ever" really is. But we'd argue that the four-door Flying Spur Speed is actually even better. Sharing the same underpinnings but with more usable rear seat and trunk room and arguably even prettier styling, the Flying Spur Speed reminds us that whether you choose to ride or drive, this is essentially the best vehicle ever built.
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[@vbwine2003]

“Buttons and gauges and knobs are the luxury option now that we know how cheap screens are!” Absolutely brilliant, Matt. Correctamundo, sir.

[@videowsatcher]

it's not just the screens, touch sensitive buttons are an absolute pain, including those on the steering wheel

[@eddstarr2185]

This is my KZbin line of the year! 👍👍

[@letsoverthink2548]

I came to the comment section to make the same comment. He put it excellently 😎

[@spdcrzy]

My 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatch has a turning radius of just under 35 feet. 36'3" for this beast of a car is OUTSTANDING. You can really see the 4 wheel steer at work when you're turning at low speeds in a tight U-turn like that.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

Bro that acceleration would suck the Grey Poupon right out of the jar😝

[@derekgaliee4351]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robbiefirewire]

what a fantastic journalist/presenter, so eloquently describes what it is irrespective of the class it's intended for

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Thing is absolutely sick. It was gorgeous outside of your facility in the tour video from the other day.

[@damianwojewodka4924]

This has been my absolute all around dream car since the 1st gen Continental Flying Spur came out in 2005, but this 3rd gen checks all the boxes even more like Matt said. Such a beaut.

[@Cloxxki]

Imagine a stationwagon version of this. The confusion of car people. The bewildering of non car people. A posher Dodge Magnum?

[@2bunphettered788]

Because of SUVs, that won't happen, but a station wagon would probably look even better than the sedan. 👍

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Cadillac Celeste is such a vehicle

[@RetrocarStyle]

That stone venier dash was surprisingly cheap. The B7 Alpina dashboard with all the custom leather trims costs $62-$7400 dollars and has no stone anywhere near it and its made of plastic!

[@jshumphress13]

That stone veneer is badass. Not that I will ever own one, but you don’t have to be a hater. Give credit where it’s due, and that’s a gorgeous car.

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

I had a ‘78 VW Rabbit that also had massaging seats. All the straw padding disintegrated and all that was remaining were steel coil spring poking out of the seats. Talk about a back massage while on the road!

[@chipgrip1762]

Omg its not electric how refreshing 🎉

[@rjnation5042]

I love videos like this from you Matt, I personally wouldn't go with the blacked out chrome but the colour is f.. king gorgeous, Rj in Oz

[@carforcoin1161]

The cheat code is you can get a 2020 model year Flying Spur w12 with 5k miles, 320k sticker, for $200k even. For me, the spec matters. Gotta have a hotspur interior and Naim stereo. The rest is optional

[@tarasgrosh8751]

@carforcoin1161 you are right!

[@gson6867]

Recommend ceramics if you’re blasting down the autobahn on a daily commute at full steam otherwise forget it the brakes are the best I’ve ever used ( with my limited experience).

[@TyB_23]

Bentley, please build a shooting brake version of this, thx.

[@eliaswreford4523]

I am truly looking forward to being able to afford to buy this car in 12 years. *Depreciation not salary increase.*

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Lol😂

[@JSmooVE3990]

Is this upload attempt number 3?

[@lowstrife]

Yeah V2 had some audio glitches around sponsor read when he was doing the drag launches. And some more near the end.

[@joeleonard9965]

I'm the dude bringing a machanical keyboard to the office. Mechanical button switches are so much more satisfying than the rubber dimple but it takes a lot of time to retrofit mechanical switches flush where the wasn't although I've been doing it on all my project cars. You can't tell until you hit the switch but it is so satisying once you do.

[@Piketom1]

That green looks absolutely fantastic with the bronze wheels. It’s easily the best looking full size sedan on sale. As to the question of, “is it worth it?” If you can afford it and it makes you happy, then it’s worth it.

[@arottenmango8505]

yeah but what human on the planet *should* be able to afford this? especially when this fulfills the cliche of a new car losing half its value so fast

[@Piketom1]

@@arottenmango8505 For the tiny number who can afford it and want it, hopefully they'll find it is worth it. Prospective buyers should not concern themselves with the depreciation. If they do, then they are the wrong audience.

[@rawcuss3447]

“Harrods Edition”????

[@jesw33]

Big Fan for 10+ years, and this is my first comment. All I've got to say is that you are looking skinny as F, Matt. Whatever you're doing, it's working wonders. =D

[@hyperverbal]

Second time watching the video, I still like the colors and the bronze rims. 5:05 😂 just worried about Android Auto and the BT integration. Even in the Mercedes and Subaru, I'm just expecting more from the makers of the head units. Can you see the dials with the steering wheel in the cruise position?

[@RubikscubeNinja]

Such a great review! Keep it up guys

[@CarCrazyRDM]

The color fits that car so perfectly... well chosen, buyer. 👍

[@Ar1AnX1x]

can't believe some people got triggered when you said you're progressive these people have to be mentally unstable to get offended by that

[@davidr6865]

Well…. there’s progressive and there’s leftist

[@MasterBlaster69]

Offended, no. Absolutely tired of politics being mentioned at every turn, yes. Who Fcking cares what his politics are, this is a car review.

[@billyr6125]

​@@davidr6865.....political mucho? The w12 engine is more interesting than US politics....and so is the car 😊

[@zoner__]

If you have it, spend it and it goes back into the economy.

[@enlilannunaki9064]

You don’t have to be perpetrating “crimes against humanity” to become rich; you provide something humanity desires and exchanges their money for it, and do so better than the competition. You don’t have to “justify” your expenditure to anyone. After paying your societal obligations through taxes imposed by your society you “owe” strangers absolutely nothing. Spend your legally obtained post-tax money any way you want. If you become fabulously wealthy Matt I’d be willing to bet you will spend your money on anything and everything you want and being “progressive” will sprinkle a tiny fraction around so you can loudly virtue signal how great you are. Progressive ideology is a dish made of arrogance, ignorance, and seasoned with hypocrisy.

[@bigmountain7561]

Love the Big Battleships especially when the suspension is tricked out. Thank You 🙏

[@tomcat7525]

Hooray, a reviewer who uses inches instead of millimetres in disc brake size.🎉Most say tyre size in inches and disc brake in millimetres. Thankyou sir 👍

[@TML34]

Yes Zack! Now I can watch the video. Thx

[@SoupyTurtle]

Awesome vid! Thanks!

[@googleleavemynamealone9145]

The color reveal sequence was so awesome

[@HKFIJIHK]

I absolutely agree with the knobs vs screens. But I think Audi new design can be an exception? 😊

[@Maybe1Someday]

Cool they kept the W12. They probobly got a bunch of slack for dropping it.

[@phiwanhlengethwa3874]

Bentley makes the best interiors right now. Great review, I'm now addicted to your reviews.

[@OdyTypeR]

9:27 tell me you've measured a ton of turning circle radii without telling me.

[@conspicuoustraverser7375]

I'm here , again ,again. 👍🏾

[@CarGuy11]

What’s the difference between Bentley mode & Comfort mode?

[@Dr650rob]

Love the stone inlay

[@_NCO]

Ahhh there it is, nothing better then enjoying looking at this beautiful spec! thanks for giving me the headsup Matt! As a true german it's time to grab myself some beers and food and watch this masterpiece Edit: look at all those buttons! how amazing is that for a 2023 car bentley knows what the customer wants and doesnt want

[@grievuspwn4g3]

Enough gags about VWs disappearing knobs maybe.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

I'd take a Bemtley over a Rolls any day.

[@Boostlagg]

Why not opt for ceramics on a car this price. Besides ceramics dont dust.

[@Mamo878]

Ceramics can be noisy and the brake feel can be something less than refined - which is not what you really want in an ultra-luxury car.

[@Boostlagg]

@@Mamo878 thats first gen. Modern ceramics does none of that

[@Hellot2009ify]

Matt’s slimmin down. Keep it up, man!

[@bobcortez9471]

Love the interior of the Bentley and the reasonable screens, this is why I went the Panamera route verses BMW or Mercedes. The Panamera dash and front layout is similar to the Bentley. Obviously the Bentley would be ideal, but unfortunately my current bank account status does not align with my taste in cars. With that said, I completely love the Panamera.

[@Powk-mz1cp]

At least your porsche won't accelerate on its own and kill you and your wife in a fiery high speed crash. German>british engineering

[@LivingTheDream77]

@@Powk-mz1cpBentley is owned by VW.

[@charlie1832]

You were pretty close to guessing the turning radius

[@ashleymackenzie7209]

I wonder if there was anything different about the ride you noticed compared to the continental, like size comfort or do they feel identical despite there size difference??

[@longbeachcarguy]

I still miss Aston’s Rapide. Whether Ghost, Flying Spur, 7 series….all very gaudy. If I really had to go 4door, I’d take a Panamera Turbo S Exec for $200k. Not exactly the prettiest either but exciting engine, same transmission, amazing handling and under the radar. And talk about going crazy with Exclusive options…can you get leather wrapped air vents in the Bentley? 😂

[@robertd4468]

Politically Progressive? Never saw that coming.

[@carforcoin1161]

This is my dream daily driver, and a 4.5L Spyder as the weekend car

[@BilkaRageerd]

I'm sorry, did you make vroom vroom sounds with your mouth at 5:03? Hahahah, fuckin' lovely, man. Thumbs up!

[@PasDeMD]

You don't have to apologize for your success, it's earned from hard work and we're all rooting for you.

[@christianrenae6261]

Remember, Matt is a leftist and thus believes those who are wealthy didn’t do so from hard work, but from “taking advantage” of those less fortunate 🥴🤪 That’s why he believes he must apologize if he owned a Bentley Flying Spur

[@joshb7767]

@@christianrenae6261 you're delusional, lay off the fox news buddy fresh air is good for you

[@ElliWoelfin]

A) He's blatantly liberal, not a leftist, B) If you think such an idea is so deranged as your emoji usage implies maybe learn an iota about how capitalism works. It's real fucking obvious how shit the system is if you look at it critically.

[@wvu2123]

​@@christianrenae6261Considering Matt's dad is a very wealthy executive that basically bankrolled his life so he could eventually do what he's doing now his point of view kinda makes sense

[@josephiousbrosif]

Personally prefer these more natural feeling videos. I'll watch either format though so if the other format inspires you more godspeed!

[@N101-b8x]

Great review and commentary.

[@mcspikesky]

Hilarious. Crimes against humanity rich, probably not what the pr team want people to hear, but also definitely the image they want to project..

[@armymatt83]

If I win the lottery I'm buying one 🤣🤣

[@10RRASK]

Same, but that means I should start playing the lottery 😆

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

Great review !!!

[@kinanhiaouassenan9314]

Dear Sir, you seem somewhat shaken in this seat. Is the suspension comfort better than in the panamera? Good review.

[@heinrichwilliams2056]

The best review as always

[@carforcoin1161]

Matt I don't think the ceramic rotors are available on the Flying Spur, only the Coupe

[@howardturner2905]

Great video! I agree this Bentley is an exceptional automobile.

[@greyfox3931]

Great episode !

[@jmodic]

Such an awesome car...for that price point, I like super reliability!

[@Powk-mz1cp]

Firey crash and stuck accelerator on the rainbow bridge would beg to differ lol...

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

The CT5v Blackwing is the peak super sedan for me. You literally get it all. You won’t ever tracks Bentley or can. But you can track a Blackwing

[@mogulmayhem]

the green color is awesome

[@ThatWasherNerd]

15:50 says the man with a countach

[@gregorygant4242]

Only 360 grand ? A bargin ! I'm getting one after I sell my second kidney , already sold my first one for the new iPhone !!!! Lol, lol ! Great car ride must be super smooth !

[@richieduck67]

Love the colour iron fist in velvet glove?

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

Oh matt farah was watching and listening about the watermark 🤣

[@DiscoR53]

That Flying B looks like Gyaos the Japanese movie monster.

[@christianbliss8944]

The wheels are like something forged in Asgard!

[@bcs528]

You said it best. Is it worth it? eh.. but you can certainly see and appreciate where the money went!

[@rujoW]

Huge fan of these.

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

“ crimes against humanity rich” !!! this guy is funny.😂😂😂

[@hardcoreep]

I want one, and I'm willing to commit crimes against humanity to get one. 🤣

[@CollabBell]

Hey just subscribed to the channel. How do you think the reliability of this car will be at 75k plus miles?

[@jeffreypinder9398]

The car to own if you can afford it. Great video.

[@dexking1]

Do you mean fastest for acceleration or top speed? I’m guessing top speed because even my base M5 (not competition) is quicker to 60. Either way, amazing machine.

[@jake3689]

Oh you mean 新幹線-Shin-kan-sen, the bullet train🚅

[@ruk2023--]

Am I imagining it or are we on v3 of this video now?

[@LEODIVINE83]

Something fishy going on 😂

[@richardmahoney9415]

I don’t care make another 4 on the same car I absolutely love this car I’ll watch it on repeat

[@ruk2023--]

Don't forget to wave at my point as it goes by you.@@richardmahoney9415

[@gracci01]

Careful or you’ll piss off matt! I will never forget when he told me to F off on his very first podcast letting him know the connection was terrible….leave the beast alone 😅

[@stanlee3619]

​@@gracci01I think he's trash. I only clicked on this because of the Flying Spur, but you reminded me to stop.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

All that dirt in the close-ups of the center console! Presumably other interior options would have less piano black.

[@5amH45lam]

When one subwoofer for the interior volume of a single motor car just isn't enough, pray silence for the Bentley Flying Spur Speed.

[@TasteTheRambo]

Anyone know what brand of flannel shirt Matt is wearing? It looks really nice.

[@chrise2329]

Big fan of these, would also pick the V8 over the W12.

[@robertberry5859]

What’s with the sounds on the cut away shots 😂

[@salami99]

why does every video get a reupload now days?

[@clownworld-honk410]

If you're filthy stinking rich, it's not the price tag that matters, it's the depreciation which is the real cost of ownership. And that would be substantial

[@benjiepr]

What is the Bentley SUV equivalent to this car?

[@NelsonJOrtiz]

Excited about Buttons really....

[@bentleyspotter]

such a great car

[@lambrosstamos4494]

She is painfully beautiful. This exact spec, please.

[@Suprahampton]

Shame you can't put the Porsche 7spd manual on those engines

[@dariussimon5134]

Arrrh if I could only hurry up & win the lottery I’d get myself one ! 😀

[@JakeBullingtonTV]

Ok I’ll start saving up 🤑🤑

[@Oplix]

The car is unbelievable.

[@johnshepherd2666]

what a beautiful auto ...it contributes a big stake in the story of the automobile...a fantastic way to see out the age of gas powered cars😅😅😅

[@egi75]

So it's worth it..!

[@justus1995]

that's the most i6 sounding w12 i've ever heard

[@jeebus2121]

$353k? That's quite a price tag. That or a used Rolls Ghost?

[@bigpapadrew]

yup, you just missed it matt, it's shin-kan-sen

[@MravacKid]

It's not ShinKAYsen, it's ShinKANsen. :) (pronounced more akin to a short "kahn" not "can")

[@p11v]

Pretty sure the Ghibli Ultimate 334 hits 207.5 mph, so not quite sure about ‘fastest 4-door’.