The Arnage a Bentley Convertible

Even after earning only the highest regard for its creations such as the Bentley Mulsanne, Turbo R, and the Brooklands, Bentley Motors kept seeking to further improve its status as one of the greatest carmakers of its time. With no new new designs being created for almost twenty years since 1980, the company set work on what was then to be its latest source of pride, the Bentley Arnage.



Unveiled in 1998, together with the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, the Arnage boasted mainly of a new turbo charged BMW V8 engine. This small yet powerful engine was later to be replaced with the older and much larger 16-valve engine used previously for the Turbo R. In the Arnage's ten-year period of production, it was this modification that incited some criticisms for the brand especially after failing to pass emmission test standards in place during the time. It spurred several more modifications to the Arnage's make, resulting to the creation of subsequent versions beginning with the Arnage Red Label and the Green Label soon after. Without ceasing to strive for more improvement, and in the midst of a power struggle with its new owners, the Volkswagen Group, Bentley came up with three more Arnages. The Arnage RL, a long-wheelbase variation of the Red Label came along. This was followed by both the Arnage R and Arnage T in 2002, both of which put to rest all doubts to the Arnage's performance and reliability. In its last year of production, only 150 Arnages were built and were implemented with the best modifications to the brand as was possible.

Nowadays, a Bentley Arnage can cost almost $300,000 apiece, depending on customization requirements dictated on by each of their clients. The seeming extravagance of its value has not deterred demand for ownership, however. Bentley sales continue to sustain the company's growth and its place among the most prestigious carmakers throughout the world is set to remain for generations to come.



With no new new designs being created for almost twenty years since 1980, the company set work on what was then to be its latest source of pride, the Bentley Arnage.



Unveiled in 1998, together with the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, the Arnage boasted mainly of a new turbo charged BMW V8 engine. This small yet powerful engine was later to be replaced with the older and much larger 16-valve engine used previously for the Turbo R. In the Arnage's ten-year period of production, it was this modification that incited some criticisms for the brand especially after failing to pass emmission test standards in place during the time. It spurred several more modifications to the Arnage's make, resulting to the creation of subsequent versions beginning with the Arnage Red Label and the Green Label soon after. Without ceasing to strive for more improvement, and in the midst of a power struggle with its new owners, the Volkswagen Group, Bentley came up with three more Arnages. The Arnage RL, a long-wheelbase variation of the Red Label came along. This was followed by both the Arnage R and Arnage T in 2002, both of which put to rest all doubts to the Arnage's performance and reliability. In its last year of production, only 150 Arnages were built and were implemented with the best modifications to the brand as was possible.



Nowadays, a Bentley Arnage can cost almost $300,000 apiece, depending on customization requirements dictated on by each of their clients. The seeming extravagance of its value has not deterred demand for ownership, however. Bentley sales continue to sustain the company's growth and its place among the most prestigious carmakers throughout the world is set to remain for generations to come.

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