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What transmission does the Bentley Flying Spur use?

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DiCole
07/23/25 11:42pm
The 2018 Bentley Flying Spur V8S is equipped with a 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engine, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Introduction to Tiptronic: Tiptronic combines manual and automatic shifting modes in a transmission. The manual mode allows drivers to freely adjust gears and RPM, delivering an exhilarating driving experience with a strong sense of sportiness and driving pleasure. Principle of Tiptronic: A Tiptronic transmission is essentially a type of automatic transmission that simulates the operation of a manual transmission through an electronic control system. The introduction of Tiptronic provides drivers with greater operational freedom, allowing them to freely choose the appropriate gear and shift timing, significantly enhancing the driving pleasure.
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