Bentley Arnage Final Series Limited to Only 150 Customers

September 28, 2008 – 2:13 pm by GaryCooL

Hardcrafted at Bentley’s Crewe factory, and is the ‘Final Series’ Arnage is limited to only 150 cars. Arnage Final Series is powered by a 6 ¾ litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which is same as the Brookland producing 500 bhp and 1000 Nm of torque connecting to a six-speed ZF automatic transmission with sophisticated locking torque converter provides fast yet ultra-smooth gearshifts, and control by Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) logic system improves dynamic response and handling with less intrusive intervention when a reduction in grip is detected. Also a tyre pressure monitoring system as standard.

These are the special things on the Arnage Final Series:

Performance

The engine, transmission, chassis and running gear of the Arnage Final Series are identical to those previously employed in Arnage T. In this specification, Bentley’s remarkable all-aluminium 6 ¾ litre V8 engine produces 500 bhp (507PS/373kW) and 1000 Nm (738lb ft) of torque – figures that ensure that the legendary Bentley ‘wave of torque’ delivers effortless performance for a unique driving experience.

Acceleration to 60 mph is accomplished in 5.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 5.5 secs) with 100 mph reached in 12.1 seconds (0-160km/h in 12.0 seconds). Top speed of the Final Series is 179 mph / 288 km/h. Each V8 engine bears the signature of the team leader who oversaw its hand-built construction in the Crewe factory.

The six-speed ZF automatic transmission, first introduced for the 2007 model, ensures optimum flexibility, response and refinement. Three transmission modes (Drive, Sport and Semi-Automatic) allow the driver to take full advantage of the powerful 500 bhp V8 engine.

Bentley Arnage 6 ¾ Litre Twin-turbocharged Engine same with the Bentley Brooklands

Handling

Significantly upgraded in 2007, the Arnage’s fully independent double wishbone front and rear suspension features coil springs with computer-controlled, adaptive electro-hydraulic dampers and automatic ride-height control with auto-load compensation. These endow the Arnage with impressive body control in all driving conditions, while the new five-spoke, two-piece 8.5J x 20-inch Sports alloy wheels with 255/40 ZR20 Pirelli P Zero tyres – originally developed for the Brooklands coupe – aid handling and road holding.

As an option, Final Series may be specified with carbon/silicon carbide, cross-drilled brake discs. Measuring 420 x 40 mm (front) and 356 x 28 mm (rear), these discs are the largest fitted to any production car on sale today. With eight-piston callipers, the brakes provide impressive retardation and also give an 8kg reduction in unsprung weight, benefiting steering response, ride suppleness and acceleration.

This lightweight braking system ensures virtually fade-free use, time after time, and superb resistance to disc distortion under high thermal conditions. Under normal use, the brake discs will last the lifetime of the car and pad life is doubled compared to the standard system.

The Traction Control system is calibrated with the aim of avoiding all unnecessary reductions in engine torque. The ESP logic system, which is set-up to allow spirited handling without any reduction in stability or safety, monitors the car’s overall stability rather than simply loss of grip to the wheels. This reduces the amount of intervention required and restores power earlier and more progressively, allowing the power of the V8 engine to be fully exploited.

Exterior

20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
Retractable ‘Flying B’ bonnet mascot
Body coloured headlamp bezels
Dark tint matrix upper and lower grilles
Lower front wing air vents
‘FINAL SERIES’ badge on front wings
Bentley ‘Jewel’ fuel filler cap
Twin exhaust tail pipes

Interior

‘FINAL SERIES’ treadplates to front doors
Drilled alloy brake and accelerator pedals
Waistrails with inset chrome strip and recessed Bentley marque badges (for the first time on Arnage)
Rear cocktail cabinet and document stowage trimmed in hide
FINAL SERIES stainless steel flask and shot glasses
Two picnic tables available in a range of premium unbleached veneers

Bentley also given extra options which i think it should already there instead of ‘options’ with extra money to pay ! Such as Naim for Bentley 1100 Watt premium audio system with 10 speakers and sub-woofer, iPod Interface with 12 volt power outlet, rear remote control for infotainment system. And also leather hides from previous Bentley model ranges leather hide colours matched to customer specification, alternative veneers, NavTrak ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition) with 24-hour car location and tracking (UK and Europe only. We think the ‘Final Series’ Arnage should have all the equipment as standard and not to gives customers to pay extra for a little bit of things. Overall the Bentley Arnage Final Series is quite a remarkable car for Bentley, ignore about the options extra, you will feel very special and lucky to have one of the 150 unit of Arnage Final Series.

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