Bentley recently said good-bye to its Arnage flagship, but the company still has enterprising plans for the future, with a new ‘super’ Arnage expected to begin production by the end of next year. Bigger, faster and more luxurious, a near production ready concept is rumored to be revealed at this August’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The current Arnage is showing its age versus modern super-luxury competitors like the Rolls Royce Phantom and Maybach sedans.
Code named “Project Kimberly”, the new model will be based off an altered version of Audi’s modular platform used for a host of models ranging from the next A8 flagship to the A4 sedan. However, the Bentley will sport its own unique V8 powertrain with drive sent to the rear wheels via ZF’s new 8-speed automatic. A replacement for the Arnage T may also in the works, but don’t expect it to have the Bugatti Veyron’s W16 engine as previously reported.
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