Engine: turbocharged 6.0-liter DOHC 48-valve W12

Engine Options: turbocharged 6.0-liter DOHC 48-valve W12

Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front air bags, front side-impact air bags, roof-mounted side-impact curtain airbags for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection; seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; tire pressure monitor; traction and stability control; anti-lock brakes (ABS); brake force distribution control (EBD); hydraulic brake assist (HBA); all-wheel drive

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 3 years/unlimited miles

Assembled In: Crewe, England

Model Tested: Bentley Continental Flying Spur 5-passenger ($164,990)

Standard Equipment: leather upholstery, 4-zone climate control, 16-way power adjustable driver- and front-passenger seats, power windows with one-touch operation, window privacy screens, cruise control, tilt- telescopic-adjustable steering wheel with integrated audio controls, 12-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio system, Bluetooth-compatible hands-free phone system, DVD-based navigation, dash-mounted Breitling timepiece

Options as Tested: valet parking key ($240), deep-pile carpet mats with leather trim ($490), two-tone leather-trimmed steering wheel ($490), gear lever with chrome and leather trim (($590), drilled-alloy sport foot pedals ($590), convenience communications pack ($890), tilt/slide glass sunroof ($990), Mulliner alloy fuel cap ($290), space-saver spare tire ($240), custom 19-inch wheels with chrome finish ($4240)

Destination Charge: 2595

Gas Guzzler Tax: 3700

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 552 @ 6100

Torque: 479 @ 1600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 11/18

Wheelbase: 120.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 208.9/83.4/58.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.9/63.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 36.8/NA/41.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.8/NA/38.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 16.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, fully pneumatic

Ground Clearance: 6.0 inches

Curb Weight: 5456 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P275/40YR19

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 23.8 Gallons