The Bite Magazine - Spring Summer 2013

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new model.At the rear, a longer and lower
boot lid lends a more sleek appearance to
the side profile.The horizontal single ellipse
LED tail lamps have been matched with a
new interpretation of the Bentley “Horse
Shoe” feature, which now runs the full
width of the car.
TheWraith available in two-toned paint
retains the sleek lines of the fastback, a style
that originated in the 1930s automotive
design. With its bold lines, tension in the
panels and a raked rear screen, Rolls-
Royce say it evokes the image of a world
class athlete poised in the starting blocks.
Built around a steel monocoque body,
there is no separation of chassis and body.
The traditional pantheon grille has a more
functionally derived air intake compared to
that of a jet turbine. It is recessed by 45mm
and the surround has been lengthened by
40mm,while the bumper has been designed
to incorporate the number plate surround
with a focused lower air dam. The Wraith
has a shorter wheelbase than the Ghost
with a wider rear track, longer bonnet and
raked glass house.
TheVerdict
Without a doubt the Bentley Flying Spur
and the Rolls-Royce Wraith are both
sensational cars. They are powerful, fast
and unique in their designs, and there is
so much more to discover than what has
been mentioned here.Whilst the unveiling
of both models has been described by
some as a Bentley vs. Rolls-Royce battle
or the Battle of Britain, they both delivered
a hard task for the world’s super rich to
decide which model would look best on
their forecourt or in their garage.With the
Flying Spur’s fresh new look and improved
ride comfort expected to be priced from
£150,000 and the Wraith’s super-luxury
coupe around £215,000, the price tag
Bentley Flying Spur
won’t be a problem for some.The question
is, which one of these would they choose
– the four-door dynamic Flying Spur or the
two-door prestigiousWraith?
“unrivalled
blend of
effortless
driveability,
exquisite
luxury and
craftsmanship
with sculpted
design and
state-of-the-art
technology.”