Bentley Continental Flying Spur

[WiWa]

Moinsen

Here is a very very good car - I think the sales numbers for Arnage will going down.

[LateNightCable]

Ooh, thats bad. May VW burn in hell.

But from what I have learned, this car is not to replace the Arnage, but act as "entry level" saloon.

So you have the Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur for the poseurs. And then the real cheese Arnage for the real Bentley buyers.

[WiWa]

Moinsen

We have to wait until the Mulliner-Option is available.
Sure, the real (and wealthier) Bentleydriver will order the new Arange.
But I think there were some Arnage customers having a closer look to the flying spur.

I agree with you that a Arnage LWB (Long Wheel Base) with Mullineroptions is 100% better and more luxury.

[skyline_r34v]

It doesn't matter what Bentley it is. The interior is just INSANELY gorgeous. Jesus man.

[LateNightCable]

Of course the materials and workmanship are gorgeous, as they certainly should be. But the design and architecture of the interior is actually quite common. Get a load of that shift gate - straight Audi rip-off.

[cstavaru]

Originally Posted by LateNightCable Of course the materials and workmanship are gorgeous, as they certainly should be. But the design and architecture of the interior is actually quite common. Get a load of that shift gate - straight Audi rip-off.

But why is it that the word "gorgeous interior" never crosses my mind when I see an Audi and it comes to me every time I see a Bentley ?

It must be something special about their interiors...I for one would not change anything in that interior.

[LateNightCable]

You don't find Audi interiors at least attractive?

Well for one thing, the trademark bulls-eye air vents help the Bentley interior stand out. It has a psychological effect of being something special. The two tone look gives pizzaz, and the lavish expanse of natural wood trim says "gorgeous" all over. Also, the waterfall center console in the rear passenger compartment and highly sculpted dash, you don't see that in an Audi.

Things like this, as well as more subtle ques are used to provide the interior with a rich and timeless air - "Bespoke" as the British would say. Audi has become very good at utilizing such things - like real aluminum trim and detailing to create this atmosphere in their own cars. They use wood, which common to the industry is colored and quite heavily laquered, but Bentley uses a much more natural prosess which does make a difference.

[rage1128]

What a let down... Although I'm sure it's amazing once you get in, it looks like a $32,000 dollar car from the outside. To me, it is just a better Chrystler 300 C.

[LateNightCable]

As far as the exterior goes, I think even the 300C has more visual impact.

Stylistically, there is nothing really special about the Continental Flying Spur. It looks like a car with front wheel drive.

[wEstSide]

Didn't your mommy tell you it's the inside that counts?