The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur makes its international debut at the Geneva Salon on March 1 and will begin its global roll-out from April 2005. Sharing heart and soul with its highly successful stablemate, the Continental GT, the Continental Flying Spur is a four-door Grand Tourer born of a coupe.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur - Conclusion

The introduction of the Continental Flying Spur marks the next step in the revival of Britain's most revered automotive marque. Following on from the hugely successful launch of its sister car, the Continental GT coupe, this stunning new car will change people's perceptions of what performance, comfort and style from a four-door grand tourer means.

And the unveiling of the Continental Flying Spur is not the end of the story. Bentley remains committed to a thrilling future model programme, one that will reflect the core values of the company, ensuring its public perception is not diluted by over-production or unnecessary niche products.

"The purity of our brand is in clear focus now," says Adrian Hallmark, member of the board, marketing. "We can behave as an independent company because the economics of our business plan are sound and we don't have to compromise our products because of short-term financial decisions. We are that rare thing in the British automotive world - a car company that is expanding and we have done so by producing models that appeal to a demanding and growing customer group.

"Our aim is to restore Bentley to the position it once owned - the creator of definitive British Grand Tourers - and the Continental Flying Spur is our next step in the fulfilment of that ambition."