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Forget the Arnage, discover new Mulsanne!

Yep, he's become really ugly when we all thought / feared. This is the new big limousine of Bentley. A press release is still missing, but these are already the first photos. Under the bonnet we fortunately still the ancient large 6.75 liter V8 with two turbo's, but because of reasons VAGUE rear to make for AWD. The new shares are Mulsanne basis of the next generation A8. That will probably mean that the Mulsanne several hundred pounds lighter than its predecessor obese.

The Mulsanne was now or disclosed at Pebble Beach, but sales will only start in the summer of 2010. Also, the Mulsanne significantly higher than the Arnage. And according to Bentley, it is no successor of this model, but something completely new.

The name is not new to Mulsanne Bentley. From 1980 to 1992 they had also been a model in their range that was named to the long straight piece of Le Mans. The Arnage was named after a turn at the same circuit.

Source : Autoblog.nl

Mansory GT 63 online

Thanks for a 6.0 Liter Twin Turbo Charged W12 lies with a standard capacity of approximately 560 hp and 650 Nm max torque, but we do not. The Mansory package includes thicker rims, porn glass sprayed dark rear and more * cough * subtle goodies. The car was spotted in Cannes by Knokke Potter recommend to the profession of the owner may in the comments.

Source : Autoblog.nl

Official Images of Bentley Continental Supersports

The new Bentley is a supercar combining extreme power with pioneering FlexFuel technology. A muscular two-seater with distinctive exterior and interior styling that is unmistakably Bentley in its design, craftsmanship and performance. This is a car created through the continuing desire to reach new limits.

This is the Continental Supersports.

The Continental Supersports represents a perfect relationship between engineering and design with the enhanced iconic GT looks reflecting and heightening the supercar performance.

The Continental Supersports began as an under the radar project exploring the possibilities of reducing weight to realise the full potential of the car’s already formidable W12 power unit.

The project resulted in a car re-engineered, re-tuned and re-mapped to achieve phenomenal supercar potency. 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100km/h 3.9 seconds). 621bhp (463kW/630PS). 800Nm (590 Ib ft) @ 2000 to 4500rpm.

The fastest, most powerful Bentley ever.

Source : BentleyMotors

2010 Grand Bentley in Car Magazine

The Bentley Arnage will breathe its last breath with the 150-unit Arnage Final Series, but this is not the end for the ultimate expression of luxury. Welcome to the future; the all-new Grand Bentley.

We don't know much about it — wait who are we kidding — We know nothing about it other than that the all-new Grand Bentley, as seen in the teaser preview above, will replace the long-in-the-tooth Arnage as Bentley's top model as well as marking the 90th year for Bentley as a company and the 50th anniversary of its storied V8 powerhouse.

We're infinitely curious to learn more about how Bentley plans to combat the newly grown Rolls-Royce lineup, but we expect it'll more luxurious, more powerful and faster than the best offerings from the Spirit of Ecstasy and the spirit-of-poor-marketing, Maybach. It's been rumored that the new Bentley could feature the V12 TDI out of the Audi Q7 TDI as well as a de-tuned version of the W16 from the Veyron, but what about that V8 that the big Bentleys are known for?

We'll continue to collect little luxurious breadcrumbs of information for you prior to the new Grand Bentley's worldwide debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this August. In the meantime, get that tuxedo of yours steamed and pressed.

Source : CarMagazine

Bentley Arnage : the Luxury Sedan

The Bentley Arnage is a relic from a different British time. Its basic profile is none too different from 1980s Bentleys, while the twin-turbocharged V8 is derived from an engine originally designed in the 1950s. These are the fading visages of Bentley's past: one that is irrevocably tied to Rolls-Royce, but one that has been replaced by a high-tech future courtesy of Volkswagen's new ownership. But despite the introduction of the Continental Flying Spur, the Arnage is still Bentley's grand flagship and a super luxury sedan for those who lust after old-world lavishness and prodigious power without much concern for the latest engineering innovation.

Current Bentley Arnage

The Bentley Arnage is available in three trims: the regular Arnage R, the stretched-wheelbase Arnage RL and higher-performance Arnage T. All are powered by Bentley's venerable 6.75-liter V8, twin-turbocharged to produce massive power. That power is slightly more massive in the Arnage T, with 500 horsepower and an Earth-shaking 738 pound-feet of torque. With power flowing to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission, the Arnage T is capable of zero to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The R and RL get by with 450 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque.

As a quarter-million-dollar British luxury sedan, it should come as no surprise that the Arnage comes loaded with creature comforts and copious amounts of wood and leather. Items like reclining rear seats, tri-zone climate control, DVD navigation, Bluetooth and park assist are modern touches that make this old-school motorcar a little more 21st-century friendly. Plus, bespoke options like special colors, materials, wheels, badging and entertainment systems allow a Bentley owner to meticulously create their dream car.

While there's no denying the Bentley Arnage is a beautiful automobile, it lacks the newer engineering, driving dynamics and higher levels of posh and prestige of its Rolls-Royce and Maybach competitors. True, those sedans are even more expensive, but if you can afford an Arnage, we have a sneaking suspicion you can also pony up a few more $10,000 bills for a Phantom or Maybach 57. It's also worth checking out Bentley's own Continental Flying Spur, which rings in about $50,000 cheaper, and features newer technology and design. Of course, these are all logical arguments against buying a Bentley Arnage, and when it comes to buying one of these super luxury automobiles, logic seldom has anything to do with it.

Past Bentley Arnage models

The Bentley Arnage was introduced in 1998 and gradual changes have been made over the years to make it more powerful and up-to-date in terms of high-tech creature comforts. It most recently received power, transmission and styling changes for 2007.

When the Arnage arrived, Rolls-Royce and Bentley were still partners. Initially, it was powered by a BMW-sourced twin-turbocharged V8, but when Volkswagen purchased Bentley in 1999, the bosses in Wolfsburg were loath to continue lining their Bavarian competitors' pockets (especially after BMW swiped Rolls-Royce from under VW's nose). Bentley loyalists also never warmed to the German engines, preferring Bentley's torquey old 6.75-liter turbo V8. By 2001, all Arnages were indeed powered by this engine, albeit thoroughly updated by Volkswagen's engineers.

Initially, the Bentley Arnage was available in Green Label and Red Label trim levels, whose differences mainly related to the engine. The Green Label disappeared after 2000, while the Red Label was replaced by the Arnage R for 2002. The latter featured the modern safety equipment, suspension modifications and recalibrated twin-turbo V8 of the Arnage T introduced a year earlier. The R and T differed in power outputs, however. The long-wheelbase RL arrived for 2003, while there were significant exterior styling changes made to all Arnages for 2005.

Source : Edmunds