What is the Bentley Arnage?
The Arnage was a full-size luxury saloon and Bentley’s flagship when it launched. Its four-door body and spacious cabin suited long-distance travel, with the traditional presence of a Bentley saloon.
Introduced during a period of change for Bentley, the Arnage paired a modern design with the marque’s established V8 tradition. Bentley’s history describes it as launching with a 4.4 L turbocharged V8. Later versions used larger engines, including a 6.8 L petrol V8.
Engines and power
The Arnage’s petrol engine range varied by market. US and Canadian listings cover engines from 4.4 L to 6.8 L, while the UK listing specifies a 6.8 L engine.
How economical is the Bentley Arnage?
The UK VCA listing gives a lowest consumption of 19.5 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The US EPA figure is 18.1 L/100 km, or 13 MPG combined, and Canada’s NRCan-5-cycle figure is 18.6 L/100 km.
These results use different procedures: NEDC in Europe, EPA testing in the United States and the 5-cycle method in Canada. Read each figure in the context of its market.
Where was it sold?
The Arnage appears in official figures for the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. EU registrations record 22 cars in 2010. The US and Canadian listings span 1999 to 2009, while the UK listing covers 2007 to 2010.
Questions and answers
When was the Bentley Arnage sold?
The Arnage generation ran from 1999 to 2009; UK figures extend through 2010.
What engines were available?
US and Canadian listings cover petrol engines from 4.4 L to 6.8 L. The UK listing specifies a 6.8 L petrol engine.
How much fuel does an Arnage use?
The lowest listed consumption is 19.5 L/100 km on the UK NEDC test, 18.1 L/100 km on the US EPA test and 18.6 L/100 km on Canada’s 5-cycle test.