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Bentley Arnage Limousine
by Bentley Mulliner, 2002 - 2009

Number manufactured 47 First and last chassis number First chassis number: SCBHE37F22CX19092 (2002). Last chassis number: SCBLN92A99CX19609 (2009). Dimensions, kerb weight, performance 250 mm extension (Bentley Arnage RL) Length, width, height 564, 212 (without mirrors 193), 151 cm Front door extended by Centre section extended by Rear door extended by Roof height increased by 50 mm 0 mm 200 mm 0 mm Kerb weight 2777 kg Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 6.9 seconds Top speed 124 mph, 200 km/h 450 mm extension Length, width, height 584, 212 (without mirrors 193), 161 cm Front door extended by Centre section extended by Rear door extended by Roof height increased by 250 mm 0 mm 200 mm 0 or 100 mm Kerb weight 2836 kg Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 7.1 seconds Top speed 124 mph, 200 km/h 728 mm extension Length, width, height 612, 212 (without mirrors 193), 151 cm Front door extended by Centre section extended by Rear door extended by Roof height increased by 50 mm 478 mm 200 mm 0 or 50 or 100 mm Kerb weight 2961 kg Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 7.3 seconds Top speed 124 mph, 200 km/h Characteristics and peculiarities Backgrounds of this model - The Bentley Arnage Limousine is a Bentley Arnage R with an extra extended wheelbase. - The available extensions were 250 mm, 450 mm (roof height increased by 100 mm) and 728 mm (roof height increased by 50 mm). - The extra 28 inch length (728 mm) in comparison with the standard Arnage R was added as an extra stretch between the two doors. The overall effect was a larger rear area inside the car. - The Arnage Limousine was only available as a bespoke model that could be customised by Mulliner to the desires of the customer. Even full armoured protection could be delivered. - The Arnage Limousine with 450 mm extension could be armour plated. - All Arnage Limousines with a 450 mm or 728 mm extension were fitted with a left-hand drive. - The Arnage Limousine was developed in order to present a credible challenge to BMW's attempts to revive the Rolls-Royce brand with its new model, the Phantom. Original characteristics (728 mm stretch) - 400 bhp, 6.75-litre V8 engine. - Footrests that also double as rear-facing occasional seats. - A rear compartment sunroof. - Both straight grain and burr English oak. - An independent air-conditioning system for the rear cabin. - A concealed drinks bar, cigar drawer and bottle cooler. - Lighting is provided not by conventional bulbs, but instead by fibre-optics. - A hidden 22-inch (55 cms) entertainment screen that is designed to raise itself into view from in front of the electrically operated glass dividing screen between the front and rear cabins. - Boasting Dolby 5.1 surround sound, which works in conjunction with the DVD and television systems and blinds on all windows to the side and rear; the Arnage Limousine turns itself into a private cinema in an instant. - Chrome-finished radiator. - Chrome-finished door mirror caps. - Chrome-finished sill covers. - A jewel-type fuel filler cap. - Mulliner badging. - In principle eveything than can be thought of, can be ordered in this car. - Armour protection could be specified as an integral part of the body shell. Model year 2005 - Round headlamps with twin individual lights with chrome bezels, clear lenses and integrated indicators. Xenon bulbs for dip beam and halogen bulbs for full beam. - A new bonnet line, radiator shell and grille. - The choice of either a matrix or vaned radiator grille. A traditional chrome-plated radiator shell can also be specified - Re-styled wheels. - New dashboard top, new switchgear, fresh instruments, new DVD satellite navigation unit, non-critical controls hidden behind veneered panels (like controls for the electric seats, their memories and heater, the stereo, ash-tray and more minor ventilation controls). - 40 standard colours plus dual tones, and 27 interior hide options. - Revised rear suspension layout and overall settings to both enhance ride quality. - The engine fully compliant with the new Euro IV emissions regulations, due in 2005. - A new range of switches on the centre console. - Six spoke, 18in alloy wheel as standard and a 12 spoke, 19in wheel as an option. Model year 2007: - The Arnage Limousine has a 6761 cc twin-turbo V8, 450bhp (336kW), 645 lb ft (875 Nm) of torque. - Rear centre armrest bottle cooler, veneered rear centre cushion box, rear rSAP master telephone system, and reversing camera (US, EU, Australia and New Zealand markets only). - Six-speed ZF 5HP30 5HP30 automatic transmission, with state-of-the-art computer management and three transmission modes (Drive, Sport and Semi-Automatic). - A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. - rSAP Bluetooth integrated telephone system. - An optional retractable 'Flying B' bonnet mascot. - Standardised bright chrome finish to R and RL grilles. - Bentley 'B' badges on the D-pillars. - New hide-trimmed gearlever and chrome gearlever bezel providing access to semi-automatic transmission function. - New Thin Film Technology driver information panel displays. Numbers: Arnage Limousine 450 mm Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Model year Number % (p jr) Number % (p jr) Total 2003 2 100% 0 0% 2 2004 3 100% 0 0% 3 2005 4 100% 0 0% 4 2006 13 100% 0 0% 13 Total 22 100% 0 0% 22 Numbers: Arnage Limousine 450 mm Armoured Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Model year Number % (p jr) Number % (p jr) Total 2003 2 100% 0 0% 2 2004 4 100% 0 0% 4 2005 4 100% 0 0% 4 2006 0 100% 0 0% 0 2007 2 100% 0 0% 2 Total 12 100% 0 0% 12 Numbers: Arnage Limousine 728 mm Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Model year Number % (p jr) Number % (p jr) Total 2002 1 100% 0 0% 1 2003 2 100% 0 0% 2 2004 5 100% 0 0% 5 2005 2 100% 0 0% 2 2006 1 100% 0 0% 1 2007 0 100% 0 0% 0 2008 1 100% 0 0% 1 2009 1 100% 0 0% 1 Total 13 100% 0 0% 13 Pictures of the Bentley Arnage Limousine extended by 450 mm, roof height increased by 100 mm (photos below):

Bentley Arnage Limousines by Bentley Mulliner, press photos 2003. 1. Bentley Arnage RL, extended by 250 mm (see under Arnage RL) roof height not increased (above). 2. Bentley Arnage Limousine extended by 450 mm roof height increased by 100 mm (more photos in left column). 3. Bentley Arnage Limousine extended by 728 mm roof height increased by 50 mm (more photos below). Bentley Arnage Limousine extended by 450 mm press photos 2005 (photos below).

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