2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Preview

Along with the unseen technologies, the Flying Spur features a high-tech infotainment system as well as four-zone climate

The Flying Spur features a high-tech infotainment system as well as four-zone climate control. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

control, equipment Bentley Chairman Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen was certain buyers would immediately appreciate.

"The Continental Flying Spur has all the technology and equipment that our customers want and need," Paefgen commented. "They will not have to trawl through an options list for hours with their dealer because everything is included. What they will enjoy, however, is the experience of tailoring the car to their taste and style."

With that in mind, like any Bentley, clients can purchase it "off the rack", so to speak, or fine tailor it to their individual specifications. The customization options are as limitless as a person's imagination is creative,

When the Flying Spur becomes available this coming spring, expect pricing to be close to that of the $230,990 Continental GT. (Photo: Bentley Motors)

and of course, limited to what a customer's platinum card can manage.

When it becomes available this coming spring, expect pricing to be close to that of the $230,990 Continental GT. While it is still expensive compared to the BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes of the world, the Flying Spur will be substantially more attainable than the luxury marque's exclusive $300,000 plus Arnage flagship.

Just to be clear, the Continental Flying Spur wasn't designed to replace the top-tier Arnage, but rather complement it by allowing the Arnage to retain its rarified nature while the company increases profitability.