The four-door Continental Flying Spur saloon was shown at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show in March. The Flying Spur utilizes the most of the technical basis of the Bentley Continental GT and has been be available in the United States from the summer of 2005. Together they have taken Bentley production from around 1000 units in 2003 to nearly 9000 units in 2006.

One notable aspect of the Continental Flying Spur is its grille. Although it looks like a traditional chromed brass mesh, it is actually made of plastic. This was done to add pedestrian safety to the car — it is designed to break apart on impact to soften the blow.

On the 1st of august 2007 bentley released details of a more powerful gt they have now upped the power to 600 bhp (610 PS) this results in a claimed top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. Weight is also down by 35 kg (77 lb). There are also minor exterior changes like a tinted front grill and larger exhaust pipes.