While some manufacturers content themselves with making only sporting cars and as an increasing number of brands are recreated as purely limousine makers, Bentley continues its 83-year old philosophy of providing cars equally adept at both these seemingly opposed disciplines.

The Arnage Series II range alone reflects the ethos perfectly. At one end of the series lies the Arnage T, the most powerful road going Bentley ever produced, while at the other sits the Arnage RL, a limousine of classic proportion, opulence and comfort. And between these two poles lives the Arnage R, a fine-riding luxurious express capable of providing both the refinement its owner and occupants expect, complete with a rare turn of speed whenever it is desired.

BENTLEY ARNAGE T

The Arnage T is nothing less than the most powerful and fastest road-going Bentley in the company's history. And if its 450bhp power output sounds ferocious, the real secret of its success is the 875Nm/645lbs/ft² at 3250rpm of torque produced by its 6.75-litre, V8, twin-turbo engine. The result is a car that will reach 60mph from rest in 5.5sec and carry on to a top speed of 168mph.

In keeping with its role as the most sporting of the Arnage range, the T benefits from bespoke suspension settings to make sure it goes around corners as well as it tackles the straights. Stiff springs and dampers bring unprecedented levels of body control and driver appeal while retaining a ride quality that is firm but always comfortable.

ARNAGE R

The Arnage R shares the same twin-turbo engine as T, but in the Arnage R it has been recalibrated to provide the ultimate in smooth manners at the expense of a little power though few are likely to find its 400bhp exactly lacking. Nor is peak torque of 835Nm/615 lbsft at 3250rpm, going to provide less than sparkling acceleration - expect a 0-60mph time of 5.8sec and a top speed of 160mph.

But while the Arnage R is capable of keeping up with fleet footed sportscars, its more natural gait is in keeping with the finest grand touring traditions. ‘Effortless' is the word that probably best describes progress in the Arnage R - a seamless flow of hushed power pushes the car towards the horizon while substantially less aggressive suspension settings than the Arnage T make sure that nothing comes between its passengers and total ride comfort.

ARNAGE RL

This is the ultimate luxury statement within the Arnage Series II range. Using the Arnage R as its base, the Arnage RL benefits from a 250mm extension to its wheelbase to provide unparalleled levels of luxury and comfort for those travelling in the rear.

And naturally while he or she can simply relax and enjoy the sumptuous surroundings, displaying the unequalled skills of Bentley's wood and leather craftsmanship, the RL is just as likely to be put to more practical purposes: with that amount of room at your disposal, it creates the ideal surroundings for a mobile office with more than space enough to house the equipment needed to run a very substantial business while on the move.

Indeed with the help of Bentley Mulliner - Bentley's personal commissioning department - customers can configure their Arnage RL in any way they see fit.

So it can be seen that there is almost no on-road discipline that the Bentley Arnage cannot turn its hand to. The Arnage is at home whether you are in town or country, at speed or in traffic, on road or on track. Bentley dominated the Le Mans 24hour endurance race during the 1920’s, 1930 and more recently secured a Podium finish in 2001 and 2003. In the 1920s WO Bentley saw no problem in creating a car that was the master of all trades and is a view still strongly held at Bentley today.

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