Verdict
B
← Bentley Arnage · 1998-2009 · Mk1
Bentley Arnage Mk1
Headline trim: 6.75 ML — 500 bhp, 0-62 in 5.5s.
BHP
500 bhp
0–60
5.5 s
Top speed
179 mph
MPG
12 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$95,000
Strengths
- Last hand-built body-on-frame British luxury saloon
- 6.75 V8 — direct line to 1959 S-Type
- Properly cheap entry to Crewe Bentley
- T / RL / Final Series collectability
Weaknesses
- 6.75 V8 head gaskets
- GM 4-speed auto dated
- Specialist running essential
- Green Label BMW V8 cars unloved
Notable tech
- Body-on-frame Crewe chassis
- BMW 4.4 V8 1998-1999 (Green Label) — 350 bhp
- 6.75 V8 1999-2009 (Red Label) — 400/450/500 bhp
- GM 4L80E 4-speed auto (1999-2007), 6L80 6-speed (2007-2009)
- RWD
- Variants: T, R, RL (long-wheelbase), Final Series 6.75 ML
- Sold alongside Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph until 2002
Common issues
- Head gaskets
- 4L80E auto
- Air suspension
- Walnut cracking
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
4.4 V8 (Green Label, BMW)
BHP350
Torque569 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT (ZF)
6.75 V8 (Red Label)
BHP400
Torque835 Nm
0–606.2 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox4L80E
6.75 V8 T
BHP450
Torque875 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox4L80E
6.75 V8 RL (LWB)
BHP450
Torque875 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox4L80E
6.75 V8 ML Final Series
BHP500
Torque1000 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top179 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6L80