Performance Review: Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley Arnage Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Bentley Arnage has a 6761cc 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 2585 kgs (5698 lbs) this makes the Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley Arnage shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 6761cc 16V V8 engine produces 450 bhp (335 kW) @ 4100 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 645 lb-ft (874.5 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (664 lb-ft) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 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 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (199.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley Arnage.

The Bentley Arnage has a Power to weight ratio of 174.0 bhp per ton and 249.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Arnage competing with the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (199.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (198.9 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 249.5 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 1968 Dodge Coronet Hardtop R/T 7.0L V8 426 (274.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (274.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this made the Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs) the or the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs). This Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Arnage and the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Bentley Arnage on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.71 secs @ 93.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (14.64 secs), the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (14.64 secs), and the 1974 Lancia Stratos 2.5 V6 (14.65 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Arnage equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Bentley Arnage R 6.8 V8 Twin Turbo then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Arnage Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

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