Autocar reports that the
Bentley Arnage will be replaced with a new model for the 2010 model year. Amid speculation that the Veyron-engined Arnage built recently and described by
Bentley as a “prototype” is an indication of the next-generation Arnage’s powerplant – almost 1000 hp – the word is that the 2010 Arnage will have an aluminum spaceframe chassis produced by Audi, an aluminum body, and possibly a hybrid version of the current 6.75 liter V-8 using the transmission developed for (..
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Bentley announced that the company is working on a prototype Arnage powered by a Bugatti Veyron’s 987bhp quad-turbo W16 engine.
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An Automotive News report says that Bentley will launch next year at Geneva Motor Show a coupe version for the Arnage sedan. The new coupe it is supposed to be a rival for the new coupe convertible from Rolls Royce.
Based on the Arnage platform, the coupe will be powered by 6.75 liters V8 twin-turbo engine with an output of 460 hp and 644 lbs-ft of torque.
Bentley Motors continues the intensive development of its flagship Arnage range with the introduction of a major programme of powertrain and chassis enhancements for the 2007 Model Year. The Arnage’s renowned 6.75-litre V8 engine now develops up to 500bhp and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission benefiting performance, driving dynamics and refinement. The powertrain changes are complemented by subtle exterior, interior and under-bonnet design cues.
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The
Arnage T, also from 2002, was claimed to be the most powerful roadgoing Bentley at its launch at the
Detroit Motor Show. As with the
Arnage R, there were twin turbochargers, but tuned to develop 450 bhp (340 kW) and 645 lbf ft (875 N·m). The Arnage T’s 0-60 mph time is 5.5 s; a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) is claimed.
In 2001, the Arnage RL, a long-wheelbase model, was launched, featuring twin Garrett T3 turbochargers and the 6.75 L engine, developing 400 bhp (298 kW).
In 2002, Bentley announced its "Series Two" Arnages. These featured some detail improvements, with the Red Label giving way to the Arnage R. This model was launched to contrast the Arnage T, which was developed to be more sporting. The Arnage R features two Garrett T3 turbochargers, as with the RL. A torque of 616 lbf·ft (835 N·m) is delivered to the Arnage R and Arnage RL. The Arnage R does 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.9 s; the Arnage RL takes 6.0 s. Top speed is a claimed 155 mph (250 km/h).
The Bentley Arnage is a car produced by Bentley in the United Kingdom beginning in late 1998. Although having undergone various alterations, much of the design remained the same. This vast car is more than 5 m long, almost 2 m wide, and having a mass of over 2.5 metric tonnes.
The Arnage was originally launched with a 4398 cm³ BMW V8 engine, with twin turbochargers, developing some 350 bhp (260 kW). It followed the launch of its shorter-lived twin, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. The basic Arnage was renamed the Arnage Green Label in 2000, its last model year.
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