Performance Review: Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley Arnage Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Bentley Arnage has a 4398cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Arnage shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Arnage's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2302 kgs (5075 lbs) this makes the Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley Arnage shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 4398cc 32V V8 engine produces 350 bhp (260 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 420 lb-ft (569.4 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bentley Arnage you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley Arnage.

The Bentley Arnage has a Power to weight ratio of 152.0 bhp per ton and 182.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 Arnage competing with the 1993 Mercedes C Class 36 AMG (176.9 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 2 (176.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bentley Arnage generating around 182.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 2 (207.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (207.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.7 secs, this made the Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 as fast as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the or the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs). This Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 is also faster than the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the and the 2013 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Arnage and the 1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Bentley Arnage on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.4 secs @ 88.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo (15.34 secs), the 2006 Infiniti M45 4.5 V8 Sport (15.34 secs), and the 1992 Jaguar XJ R-S 6.0 V12 (15.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 Arnage equals the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1998 Bentley Arnage 4.4 V8 then how about the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (160 mph), or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (160 mph).

Related Links:

1998 Arnage Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

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