Bentley has introduced its flying Spur hybrid with this, the limited-run Odyssean Edition, a rival to ultra-luxurious plug-in hybrid limousines such as the Mercedes S 580 e L.
The flying Spur hybrid Odyssean edition is the very first production design influenced by Bentley’s EXP 100 GT concept, which was revealed in 2019 both to celebrate the company’s centenary, as well as to point in the direction of where the firm’s next 100 years lie.
New Bentley flying Spur hybrid shows up with 536bhp
Bentley is billing the Odyssean edition as “the very first step on a journey to introduce new sustainable materials” to the brand; in addition to being capable of travelling for around 25 miles (official accreditation pending) in zero-emission electric mode, the flying Spur hybrid Odyssean edition is awash with sustainable, eco-friendly materials.
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Its open-pore wood is stated to utilize around 90 per cent less lacquer than high-gloss veneers, while aspects of the cabin are made of tweed originated from sustainable British wool. embellishments on the outside, meanwhile, include a subtle, almost matte finish, rather than the attractive chrome or gloss black trim normally connected with Bentley.
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As well as a 134bhp electric motor fed by a 14.1kWh battery, the flying Spur hybrid is powered by the exact same 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine discovered in the Audi RS5, providing the vehicle with a overall of 536bhp for a 0-60mph time of 4.1 seconds, making it just a tenth of a second slower than the flying Spur V8.