Car Review: Bentley Arnage T

2 10 2008

There’s something about Bentley vehicles that tick and with the launching of the Bentley Arnage T, the serious comparison between this manufacturer and Rolls-Royce began. Don’t get me wrong, Rolls-Royce is a solid manufacturer and it is clearly way ahead of its peers when it comes to style and quality, but the Bentley Arnage T is not even far behind. It’s second best yet the difference is as thick as a strand of hair, now that’s compliment if you know what I mean. The fact is, Bentley is a solid brand that has its own identity and style. With the release of Bentley Arnage T, it has further solidified its claim as one of the top names when it comes to luxury vehicles.

The Car

The Bentley Arnage T behaves and functions like a sports car, rather than a limousine, which is a surprise for a lot of people. This automobile has a huge 6.8 liter V8 engine that has been hand assembled by VW’S top notch engineers. With that being said, the Bentley Arnage T can manage to thrust as much as 500 horsepower and even if it weighs over 5000 lbs. it can reach 60 miles in only 5.2 seconds, talk about acceleration this car definitely has it. Also, this car can top it off with a full speed of 179 mph and aside from that, this behemoth can accelerate with only minor twitches of the right foot, which is undeniably impressive. If that’s not enough, the Bentley Arnage T has an adjustable suspension, electronic stability program, and traction control that you can’t find anywhere else.

The Interior

When it comes to the Bentley Arnage T’s interior, there is little to ask for. The designers supplied this car with thick carpeting, rich wood veneer, and a fantastic chrome trim that the moneyed class can surely appreciate. Aside from the aforementioned, the Bentley Arnage T will make sure that you’ll get comfortable once you get inside, because of its leather seats that can be adjusted electronically.

Additionally, you’ll also get a salvo of entertainment gadgetry that includes an Alpine audio system with six-disc changer, JL speakers, a five-channel amp, DVD system with twin screens, and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. With these in tow, you’re ready to get really entertained while driving on the road.Without a doubt, the Bentley Arnage T has everything going right when it comes to the luxury department.

The Practicality

If you can afford to buy a vehicle like this, which costs around 250,000 USD, then I don’t think you’d give much of a damn about practicality. However, for formality’s sake, this car is rightly priced considering all the things that you will get from it. Aside from that, it’s a bargain choice compared to other high-end saloons such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom or the Maybach.

On a different note, the Bentley Arnage T can muster a grand total of 12 miles from a gallon of its fuel in the city. In line with this, you’ll get 20 miles from a gallon, once you bring this road leviathan in the highway. The fact is, this car has a massive engine that performs at a level that very few can match, hence you’ll get a surprisingly low EPA. Another downfall of this vehicle is its disappointingly low luggage capacity, which is only pegged at 13 cubic feet. That’s a bit of a surprise, considering how massive this car and how big it appears from afar.

The Bentley Arnage T falls a little bit when it comes to ergonomics, although it is loaded with useful accoutrements that will make your jaw drop. The great news is, you’ll live like a rock star once you get this vehicle, while you get excellent drivability, performance, and maneuverability. Overall, the Bentley Arnage T is a solid choice if you’ve got the cash and you want luxury written all over you.