2007 Bentley Arnage RL 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2007 Bentley Arnage RL is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 6.8L V8 Twin-Turbo OHV 16-valve engine which outputs 450 hp @ 4100 rpm and is paired with 4-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2007 Bentley Arnage RL has cargo capacity of 374 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2660 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2007 Bentley Arnage RL has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Park distance sensor and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 18-inch alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 492 N.m of torque and a top speed of 282 km/h. The 2007 Bentley Arnage RL accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 22.3 L/100km in the city and 13.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 346,990

2007 Bentley Arnage Used Price Estimates

While the 2007 Bentley Arnage's ambience, performance and luxury rank among the world's finest cars, its six-figure price hike over arguably superior competitors makes it a questionable value even by the standards of this whimsical price bracket.

When Volkswagen took control of the storied Bentley make in the late '90s, it quickly set about to infuse the stodgy British automaker with modern design, German engineering and an expanded lineup of models accessible to the merely rich instead of the absurdly rich. For the most part, VW has been successful, but keeping a toehold in the past is the 2007 Bentley Arnage, which upholds the marque's tradition of building big, bold, unabashedly British touring sedans. Whereas other high-luxury sedans tout their precision engineering and supreme levels of refinement, the Arnage brings old-money prestige and acres of wood trim to the table.

While most sedans in this price range use a 12-cylinder engine, the 2007 Bentley Arnage drives its rear wheels with a twin-turbocharged 6.8-liter V8 whose 738 pound-feet of torque make a Corvette look like a Cobalt (though the Arnage's corpulent 5,700-pound body somewhat dampens the effect). New turbochargers boost that engine's output by 50 horsepower in all models in 2007, gas gets gulped at the rate of 12 mpg and the Arnage's imposing wide-eyed look means business. Not exactly what you'd call inconspicuous consumption. Ride quality is as plush as you'd expect it to be in a $ 200K luxury sedan, but with the Arnage's aged platform, handling is by no means as precise or refined as in the Bentley's newer, more sophisticated competition.

Bentley character is also evident throughout the Arnage's interior, which is famous for being vast in room and opulent in feel, though sometimes confusing and inconsistent in layout. Such inconsistency is the result of imposing modern-day technology in a cabin whose original design was conceived decades ago.

Overall, we think anyone planning to blow the bank on a car should think about going the extra monetary mile to get everything right. Newer engineering, a more rewarding drive and more regal interior furnishings can be found within the Maybach 57 and Rolls-Royce Phantom. The same holds true for Bentley's own VW-engineered (and $ 50,000 cheaper) Continental Flying Spur sedan, not to mention many of the less prestigious German touring sedans. Still, if rarity and British boisterousness mean more to you than any other measurement of merit, the 2007 Bentley Arnage might be right up your alley.

The 2007 Bentley Arnage sedan comes in three trims: the $ 230K "mainstream" Arnage R, the sportier $ 250K Arnage T and the stretched $ 270K Arnage RL. Those who demand absolute power look to the Arnage T for its 50-hp edge, while the Arnage RL's extra 10 inches of body and wheelbase should please those seeking more backseat room than they could ever use. Aside from being loaded at all levels, with 18-inch wheels, xenon headlights, power front seats with four-position driver memory, reclining rear seats, tri-zone climate control, DVD navigation, Bluetooth, and front and rear parking sensors, Bentley offers plenty of customization options for colors, materials, wheels, badging and entertainment systems.

All Arnages now use Bentley's long-running 6.8-liter V8, which evolves for 2007 with Mitsubishi twin turbos that spool up faster than last year's. With 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque in Arnage T trim, this engine works with a new six-speed automatic transmission to rocket the huge rear-wheel-drive sedan to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The Arnage R and RL's 450 horsepower provide slightly less speed, but with torque rated at 645 lb-ft, expect either of these Arnages to feel more forceful than their numbers suggest.

Bentley loads up every 2007 Arnage with side and head airbags for front and rear passengers, antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front and rear parking sensors and a tire-pressure monitor. No agency has crash-tested the Arnage, but with 5,700 pounds and loads of crush space at both ends, the laws of physics are on Bentley's side.

The 2007 Bentley Arnage has big power, big torque and big brakes to go with its big size. Naturally, all this bigness results in the none-too-small number of a 5,700-pound curb weight, which keeps performance at rather average levels for a luxury car. More linearity in the throttle and brakes wouldn't hurt, either, nor would more feel in the steering. Still, the massive torque makes the Arnage feel alert at any speed. In addition, some will equate the heavy-handed way in which the Bentley goes about its work with luxury and stateliness -- qualities that extend to the way the Arnage absorbs bumps and road noise on the open highway.

The Bentley Arnage continues the classic English fashion of beautifully finished leather and wood surroundings, all arranged for an opulent old-world feel. Upgrading to the new world is as easy as checking the option boxes for DVD, dual-screen LCD TVs, Alpine six-disc MP3 CD changer, or – no kidding – a personal computer with wireless keyboard. The mood of luxury is somewhat spoiled by a cheap-feeling turn signal stalk and aesthetically mismatched stereo and navigation systems that desperately need ergonomic help. Still, the Arnage is still a one-of-a-kind place with stretch-out space for five.

Though the Arnage T's handling prowess is impressive for its heft, it still won't maneuver through quick, tight turns as responsively as its sportier sibling, the Continental GT coupe. At speed, the car's substantial weight may seem to give it a relentless momentum, which makes one appreciate the car's high-performance ventilated disc brakes. This sedan isn't meant to fly like a sports car but, as a luxury cruiser, the Arnage has few rivals and is smooth and comfortable, whether you're seated in the front or rear.

Champagne CoolerIf you don't want to spring for the cocktail bar, a center console bottle cooler large enough to accommodate your favorite champagne does the trick and includes a pair of flutes.Family CrestBentley is all about the bespoke lifestyle. Have a family crest you just need to show off? Bentley will carve your crest in your choice of wood and inlay it on the sills of all four doors. If there's a tree in your yard that needs to be removed, have the wood sent to the craftsmen at Bentley and they'll custom install it as your car's interior.

As you would expect, the Arnage T cabin envelopes you in luxury. Diamond-quilted leather seating is soft to the touch yet firm for support. Dark-stained burled walnut is an option among a choice of eight kinds of veneers and four choices of marquetry inlay. A four-color information center for navigation, audio and climate is simple to use. The center console is restyled, with heavy chromed metal buttons and toggles for control of windows and seat positions. A new chromed-and-leather shift knob and knurled door handles are substantial and pleasant to the touch.

Bentley owners would chafe at any monumental changes to the traditional, rather boxy design, so this year's updates are somewhat subtle. Still, Bentley took a slight risk on the Arnage T, with flashy chromed fender vents, 19-inch five-spoke dark-smoked alloy wheels and a dark-tinted titanium grille, all of which are masculine and aggressive.

Bentley offers an over-the-top number of standard features, including a choice of 20 paint colors, 19 seatbelt colors and 10 headliner colors, and a six-CD sound system. One little wrinkle in standard features is the new steering wheel, which tilts but doesn't telescope, and could pose a problem for those outside the norms of leg length or torso height.

Audiophiles will consider the Arnage T's Alpine sound system with a sub-woofer and five-channel amplifier at a price around six thousand dollars. And if you're on the road during cocktail hour (and you're being chauffeured, of course) then peer inside the onboard cocktail compartment, where you'll find crystal decanters, tumblers and a shaker.

With 50 more horsepower than its Arnage R and RL brethren and the same new six-speed automatic transmission, Bentley claims the almost three-ton Arnage T will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 179 mph. 6.7-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 (Arnage T)500 horsepower @ 4200 rpm738 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3200 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 11/16 6.7-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 (Arnage R and RL)450 horsepower @ 4100 rpm645 lb.-ft. torque @ 1800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 10/15

The Arnage T is priced very close to a quarter of a million dollars; roughly $ 20,000 more than the Arnage R and $ 20,000 less than the Arnage RL. Bespoke options are priced individually based upon the intricacy of the request. There are few competitors in this rare stratum of automotive luxury. The Maybach and the Rolls Royce Phantom are equally exclusive but both are priced to start at about $ 100,000 more and don't necessarily offer better value - if, in a strict sense, "value" is a significant purchase consideration in this category.

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