Spur gears are mounted in series on parallel shafts ... Hypoid gears are used in power transmissions due to their large gear ratios. The normal gear ratio range is 10:1 to 200:1.

Last year, Bentley debuted a new generation of the Continental GT and Flying Spur with overwhelming plug-in hybrid power, in the form of the top-end Speed and Mulliner variants with a massive 771 hp.

In case an ultra-luxury sedan or a big two-door grand tourer with 771 horsepower is just too much car to handle, Bentley now offers Flying Spur and Continental GT buyers a second powertrain option.

The 2008 Flying Spur, part of Bentley's family of more modern-looking and sleekly styled Continental models is, perhaps to sum it up best, an exclusive, sporty luxury sedan fit for the rich and famous ...

The 2009 Flying Spur, part of Bentley's family of more modern-looking and sleekly styled Continental models is, perhaps to sum it up best, an exclusive, sporty luxury sedan fit for the rich and famous ...