现行版宾利飞驰Spur自从2006年以来一直使用同一平台，该车除了在2014年进行过一次轻度改款，连“升级”都谈不上以外，没有进行过任何更新。不过，新一代车型将于2018年上市，在此之前，车厂将对该车一直进行测试。最近谍照记者在英国拍到了正在测试的新一代车型，新车采用了保时捷Panamera的车身。由于Panamera/飞驰Spur/宾利欧陆三款车共享MSB-F平台，因此，采用Panamera的车身也就毫不奇怪了。由于共享平台，因此预计其动力系统也将共享，包括同样的4.0升V8双涡轮引擎，在Panamera上其功率为410千瓦/550马力。另外，飞驰Spur顶级款还将与宾利添利SUV共享那台6.0升W12引擎。预计最终原型车将于明年亮相，而量产车将在2018年发布和上市。虽然目前还不知道价格，但预计将超过现行版的20万美元（约合人民币135万元），主要是因为新车采用了新的平台和引擎。

Bentley Flying Spur mule spied wearing Porsche clothing
Riding on virtually the same platform since 2006, the Bentley Flying Spur is more than due for an update — and no, a minor refresh in 2014 doesn’t count as an “update.” But before the big Bentley does get completely reworked and hits the market in 2018, it needs to be put to the test.

This Flying Spur mule was spied testing on public roads in the U.K. doing its best Porsche Panamera impression. Since the two vehicles will be riding on the same MSB-F platform alongside the upcoming Continental, it shouldn’t come as a shock to see the Bentley wearing the cover.

While sharing a platform, the two are also expected to share a range of engine options; under the hood of this particular example is the same 4.0-liter biturbo V8 found on the new Panamera producing as much as 550 horsepower (410 kilowatts). But don’t expect Bentley to ditch the iconic W12 just yet — the top-of-the-range Flying Spur is still expected to get the same 6.0-liter powerplant out of the Bentayga SUV.

The final prototype should arrive sometime in 2017, with the release and sale date coming a year later in 2018. No word on pricing, but expect to pay a premium over the current $200,000 (€183,900) price tag — especially with a new platform and range of engine options.