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Bentley Arnage R 6.7 i V8 16V RL (405 Hp)
Overall Rating
Bentley Arnage:
The Bentley Arnage is a full-size luxury car manufactured by Bentley Motors in Crewe, England, from 1998 to 2009. The Arnage and its Rolls-Royce-branded sibling, the Silver Seraph, were introduced in the spring of 1998. They were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980.
In September 2008, Bentley announced that production of the model would end during 2009. A replacement model, the Bentley Mulsanne was launched in August 2009 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
Following an uplift in sales for all of Rolls-Royce, and a resurgence of the Bentley marque, the then-owner, Vickers, set about developing a new model to replace the derivatives of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Bentley Mulsanne which it had been selling since 1980. In a complete switch from tradition, these new cars would have engines provided by a third-party vendor, and bodies built at the Crewe factory....(Read more on Wikipedia)
R Overview:
Bentley Arnage (R). With 835 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2655 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Bentley Arnage R generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a high-volume luxury vehicle, independent crash test data is scarce, but it featured robust construction and standard safety systems like ABS for its time.
6.7 i V8 16V RL (405 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While sharing the same potent V8, the RL trim's increased length and weight result in slightly reduced acceleration. Performance remains strong for a luxury limousine, prioritizing smooth power delivery over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Given the likely increased weight of the RL model, fuel economy is expected to be similar to or slightly worse than the standard R, remaining a significant running cost.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Powerful and smooth 6.7L V8 engine
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
- • Commanding road presence and exclusivity
- • Spacious and opulent interior
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Expensive maintenance and parts
- • Significant depreciation
- • Large dimensions can be challenging in urban environments
- • Limited modern technology features compared to newer cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T: 2002 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Arnage |
| Generation: | R |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.7 i V8 16V RL (405 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 405 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 835 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | L410MT22 [Same engine] More details about the engine L410MT22 |
| Engine displacement: | 6750 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.4 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 104.1 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.01 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 30.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.2 kg/Nm, 314.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2655 |
| Max. weight: | 3040 |
| Max load: | 385 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 374 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5640 mm mm [240mm more] |
| Width: | 1932 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1515 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3366 mm mm [250mm more] |
| Front track: | 1602 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1602 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/55 R17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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