Paris 2008: Bentley Arnage Final Series

Since its debut in 1998 the Arnage has conveyed an air of sophisticated understatement as the four-door flagship of the Bentley range. Over the last decade the car has undergone a process of constant refinement to its body, design, chassis and powertrain to maintain its class-leading position in the high luxury market.+

* Handcrafted at Bentley, Crewe, Arnage Final Series is an exclusive run of 150 cars, celebrating the last of Arnage
* Combining the performance of the T with the refinement of the R, Arnage Final Series is the ultimate expression of class-leading luxury and effortless power
* Arnage Final Series is the culmination of 90 years of Bentley heritage and marks the 50th anniversary of the company’s iconic V8 engine
* Arnage Final Series also signals the end of an era as Bentley prepares for the future


INTRODUCTION

Since its debut in 1998 the Arnage has conveyed an air of sophisticated understatement as the four-door flagship of the Bentley range. Over the last decade the car has undergone a process of constant refinement to its body, design, chassis and powertrain to maintain its class-leading position in the high luxury market.

To celebrate 10 years of the Arnage, 50 years of its mighty V8 engine and 90 years of the marque, Bentley Motors will launch its limited edition model at the Paris Motor Show next week.

Called the Bentley Arnage Final Series, the new model features a unique specification, combining the performance of the 500 bhp Arnage T with the refinement of the Arnage R and design elements from the Brooklands coupe, for the ultimate expression of British luxury and effortless power in a four-door saloon – a grand finale, for the grandest of Bentleys.

BENTLEY ARNAGE FINAL SERIES – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

POWERTRAIN
Engine type Twin-turbocharged 90-degree V8
Engine displacement 6 3/4 litres, 6761 cc
Maximum power 500 bhp / 507 PS / 373 kW @ 4,200 rev/min
Maximum torque 738 lb ft / 1,000 Nm @ 3,200 rev/min
Compression ratio 7.8:1
Emission standards EU IV / US LEV II
Transmission 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox with semi-automatic and sports functions

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph 5.2 sec
0-100 km/h 5.5 sec
0-100 mph 12.1 sec
0-160 km/h 12.0 sec
Maximum speed 179 mph / 288 km/h

CHASSIS
Steering 3.11 turns lock-to-lock
Type Speed sensitive, hydraulic power assisted, rack and pinion steering system

Suspension Fully independent, double wishbones front and rear, with coil springs and computer-controlled adaptive, electro-hydraulic dampers and automatic ride-height control

Braking (front/rear) Micro-alloy ventilated discs

FUEL CONSUMPTION
Urban 28.8 (litres/100km) / 9.8 mpg
Extra-urban 14.1 (litres/100km) / 20.1 mpg
Combined 19.5 (litres/100km) / 14.5 mpg
EU drive cycle CO2 465 g/km (combined)

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Overall lengthOverall widthOverall height Wheelbase 5400 mm (212.60 in) 2125 mm (83.66 in) 1515 mm (59.65 in) 3116 mm (122.68 in)
Front track 1602 mm (63.07 in)
Rear track 1602 mm (63.07 in)
Width 1932 mm (76.06 in) across door handles
Width 1900 mm (74.8 in) with mirrors folded
Luggage compartment 0.374m3 / 374 litres / 13.2 cu ft

WEIGHTS
Kerb weight 2585 kg (5699 lbs)
Gross vehicle weight 3065 kg (7948 lbs)
Front axle weight 1535 kg (3384 lbs)
Rear axle weight 1615 kg (3560 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity 96.0 litres (25.3 US gallons)