Bentley unveils Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean edition

Bentley has launched its first hybrid Flying Spur – kicking the line-up off with a limited edition dubbed the Odyssean.

The car is powered by a 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 paired to an electric motor, with total output hitting 400kW/750Nm. Bentley claims the hybrid Flying Spur will go from 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds.

In comparison, the Bentayga SUV’s 3.0-litre V6 and electric motor combination provides a lesser 330kW/700Nm. Total driving range for the Odyssean is said to be 700km, while the emissions-free electric mode is expected to offer around 40km.

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In a statement, Bentley said almost 100 per cent of Bentayga Hybrid drivers use the EV mode, with half of them regularly making journeys shorter than 50km. “This means the majority of the journeys, whether office commuting or school runs, can be achieved predominantly while producing zero emissions.”

The Flying Spur Odyssean edition draws inspiration from Bentley’s EXP 100 GT concept, which illustrated the company’s sustainable ‘Beyond 100’ strategy. Under the plan, every vehicle in the Bentley range will use plug-in hybrid or battery electric power by 2026.

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Environmentally-friendly features include an interior finished with liberal amounts of open-pore Koa wood. According to Bentley, it uses 90 per cent less lacquer than high-gloss alternatives. And also on display are tweed panels crafted from all-British wool and a centre console crafted from Piano linen. Sustainably-sourced leather has been used for interior longevity.

Five interior accents will be available with the Odyssean edition: beluga, porpoise, cricket ball, Brunel and burnt oak.

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Six paint colours have been curated, though the full Bentley colour catalogue will be offered to buyers.

Other features of the Odyssean include the Touring Specification package, which adds; adaptive cruise control, lane assist, Bentley’s Safeguard+, night vision and a head-up display.

An electrically-deployed Flying B mascot sits within the bonnet, while Bentley wings are projected from all four door openings. A leather headliner is standard in the Odyssean edition, as is diamond leather upholstery, a three-sided rotating display and interior mood lighting.

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The third-generation Flying Spur hit markets in 2019, and has been offered with either a 4.0-litre twin turbo V6, or twin-turbo 6.0-litre W12. The name references Bentley’s 1955 Coachbuilt Flying Spur, which is still retained at the company’s Crewe base.

The Flying Spur Hybrid is available to order in Australia now, while Bentley is taking enquiries on the Odyssean edition.