We're all about synergies between sister companies when the result could be a Bentley Arnage powered by the Bugatti Veyron's 1,000+ horsepower quad-turbo W16 engine. That's the rumor coming out of Crewe, and we couldn't be happier to hear it. AutoCar is reporting that Bentley head honcho Franz-Josef Paefgen wants the Arnage to outgun the less expensive Continental Flying Spur again. The larger and older car is currently powered by a 6.75L V8 producing 500 HP. The Flying Spur, meanwhile, gets 552 HP from its twin-turbo W12. In order for the Arnage to trump the Flying Spur, a new engine is needed. Enter the Veyron from fellow VW/Audi Group member Bugatti. While the Veyron fits its engine like a tailored suit around a WWE Wrestler, the same powerplant in the Arnage would likely be significantly detuned. The Veyron has the benefit of all four wheels to help it hook up while the Arnage uses just its rears, so power would have to come down to a more manageable level. Nevertheless, a significantly detuned TT W16 would be more than enough to embarrass the Continental Flying Spur in a straight line.

From http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/17/r...entley-arnage/

 

I don't really see point.

 

Uhh what is there to miss... likely a 700ish hp luxo barge. It would be like an upgrade from a CL or S 65.

 

a huge engine in a Bentley. what's not to get?

 

I guess a little more power won't hurt anyone.

 

lol who cares it's not like we can afford them. it's just awesome to know that car exists

 

Absolutely right.

+ You can't have enough horses.

 

Sounds like the ultimate luxo barge. Or a Veyron for 4.

 

If this is true, it's going to be a monster!!!!!!

 

Can not wait!

 

Great idea, can't wait to see it.

 

If the vehicle receives all wheel drive [awd], Bentley will be producing a 'winner'. As more luxury vehicles go to awd, they will be acheiving all weather performance a two wheel drive vehicle cannot match [under inclement conditions]. Since the Bugatti has awd, perhaps synergies between it and its engine, can be passed on to the much larger Arnage.
Such a vehicle should also come equipped with ceramic brakes.

 

That's awesome!

 

Slots in right between the Phantom and Flying Spur! Great for my dad LOL