The First Generation of the Bentley Flying Spur was introduced for the 2006 model year. This initial generation of the Flying Spur was officially known as the Continental Flying Spur, as at the time Bentley wanted to emphasize the relationship between the Flying Spur and the Continental GT. These high-end luxury sedans were powered by a 552hp 6.0L twin-turbo W12 engine that sent power to all four wheels through a 6 speed automatic transmission. Production of the 1st Gen Bentley Flying Spur ended in 2013, when the 2nd Gen Flying Spur was introduced.