Bentley Arnage (98-09) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 04 January 2008 Last Updated: 16 October 2008 If you need a four-door, luxury supercar, the Bentley Arnage sits at the top of a very exclusive pile. It may not be quite as lithe on twisting roads as some of its competition, but the Arnage has an indefinable class and sense of occasion that none of its rivals can touch. The Arnage arrived in 1998 as the spritzier, quicker sister model to the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. After the division of the two companies, Bentley headed off with VW and the BMW-sourced turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 was soon replaced by the superlative 6.75-litre V8 with ever more gobsmacking power outputs. That’s not to say the Arnage has lost sight of its role as a luxury car - the interior is covered from head to toe in leather and hand-finished wood trim regardless of which model you choose. The Arnage started as the 4.4-litre Green Label, then the faster Red Label was added in 1999 with the 6.75 V8. These then gave way to the R, T and long wheelbase RL models from 2002 onwards. 4 out of 5 Other Bentley reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £145,125 - £196,430 Used price range: £10,000 - £94,076 View all used prices Get a Bentley Arnage (98-09) information pack Next steps Bentley Arnage cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 11 models like this for sale, starting at £22,995. Find used Bentley Arnages for sale Impressive agility for such a big car, sheer road presence, classy image Size and running costs If you need a four-door, luxury supercar, the Bentley Arnage sits at the top of a very exclusive pile. It may not be quite as lithe on twisting roads as some of its competition, but the Arnage has an indefinable class and sense of occasion that none of its rivals can touch. The Arnage arrived in 1998 as the spritzier, quicker sister model to the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. After the division of the two companies, Bentley headed off with VW and the BMW-sourced turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 was soon replaced by the superlative 6.75-litre V8 with ever more gobsmacking power outputs. That’s not to say the Arnage has lost sight of its role as a luxury car - the interior is covered from head to toe in leather and hand-finished wood trim regardless of which model you choose. The Arnage started as the 4.4-litre Green Label, then the faster Red Label was added in 1999 with the 6.75 V8. These then gave way to the R, T and long wheelbase RL models from 2002 onwards. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"A 2.5-tonne four-door luxury saloon that goes from 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and on to 150mph is..." Handling 4 out of 5"Tweaks to the suspension and bodyshell mean that the latest Arnage is a much smoother ride, with..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"This is the Bentley Arnage’s forte. The generous size of the Bentley means the interior offers more..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"If it wasn’t for the enormous size of the Arnage, it would be even more practical, but that size can..." Equipment 5 out of 5"Bentley knows how to spoil its customers and the Arnage comes kitted out with almost everything you..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The Arnage may be a saloon, but the lofty seat gives the same elevated view found in most 4x4s." Costs Running costs 1.5 out of 5"The Arnage has depreciated slightly more than its less commonplace Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph cousin..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"The Arnage performs miserably on the eco front. With an average of 474g/km CO2 across the range, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"Every Arnage comes with anti-lock brakes and twin front airbags as standard. They also have traction..." Reliability 4 out of 5"There are no particular concerns with the Arnage. Both engines are understressed and coupled to..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"As you'd expect, when buying a Bentley you get top notch customer care and the ability to..." Buying used 2 out of 5"Buying from a Bentley dealer or an independent Bentley specialist will ensure your used Arnage is..." Selling 2.5 out of 5"Private sales will not arouse much interest, so you'll sell it quicker through a Bentley dealer." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Bentley Arnage (98-09) Red Label 4d Auto 4 out of 5 “ 4 proper seats and decent boot. ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Bentley Arnage cars for sale We have 11 models like this for sale. Find Bentley Arnage cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures