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How to Drive a Bentley Continental Flying Spur Part 1 of 2

“We fly high, no lie. You know this.” – Jim Jones. When it comes to luxury sedans, few cars fly higher then the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Many have described the Flying Spur as a more practical four door version of the well known Bentley GT. The Flying Spur has the same body panels as the more noted coupe forward of the windshield, but beyond that the car takes after the design of the 1957 Continental Flying Spur.

The Flying Spur is marketed below the Arnage. Even though the Flying Spur is a full size sedan, the modern looks as well as the lower price tag are meant to appeal to a younger audience then the Arnage. The differences between the Arnage and the Flying Spur are more then obvious. There are more subtle differences between the Flying Spur and the Continental GT then meets the eye. The Flying Spur is 20 inches longer than the Bentley GT. The longer body of the Flying Spur gives it improved aerodynamics. With that said the Bentley Flying Spur has better stability then the GT at higher speeds.

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Booming Luxury Car Market in India

Luxury car market in India has grown at an accelerated pace in the past couple of years.Researches and studies have revealed that the luxury car market is growing at a steady speed of 25% per annum with more and more numbers of luxury cars entering Indian car market. Moreover, it is not only the luxury brands that are creating a benchmark in the Indian industry but also the affluent class people who are keen to splash cash for the cachet of exclusive cars.

Statistics show that in 2001-2002 there were nearly about 20,000 families in India with an annual income of more than Rs 1 crore and they used to spend some of their income on luxury cars. By 2005, the number of families earning more than Rs 1 crore rose to about 53,000. Even the World Wealth Report 2005-06 has recorded a growth of 19.3 percent in the number of high net-worth individuals in India in the year 2005. It is expected that by the end of 2010, nearly about 1,40,000 millionaires are expected to be found on Indian streets.

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How to Pull a Bentley Arnage T Out the Garage

Some prefer mind blowing speed. Others want to be coddled in luxury. If you prefer the latter then maybe the Bentley Arnage is for you. The Arnage is quick and classy, with a ferocious V8 engine.

The Arnage is sold in three different variations. The trims seem to cater to different personalities. The twin turbocharged Arnage T seems to be performance based. The Arnage R is aimed at those who are luxury oriented. Finally the Arnage RL is for those that want to show up big on the scene with it’s slightly longer wheelbase. All three of the vehicles have 6.75 liter V8 engines that pump out 450 horse power with the exception of the Arnage T. It generates 500 horse power.

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