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I just want the new model to be an evolution of the current design and keep the toad shape for cheaper Bentleys.Not sure if i like to see a 1000hp Bentley by that the Bugatti will definitely lose it's allure and aura of exclusivity.

You all know, that I absolutely adore the Arnage!! But here…oh sorry…WORDS FAIL ME!!! I hope, that they will reconsider the concept…

And I wouldn't care about the power of the car - I don't need a 1000hp Bentley - I want a Bentley, that looks like a Bentley!!!!

From MotorAuthority:


The past year’s sales and profits have set record benchmarks at Bentley thanks to the success of its Continental GT and Flying Spur. A few kinks in the production process recently led to the recall of 13,000 cars for a possible fuel-line leak, but that hasn’t slowed progress on the new 2010 Arnage, already spotted testing once in late April. The skunk-striped monolith in the photos is believed to be the LWB variant of that car, despite its awkward proportions.

Drawing much of its innards from a revamped and reconfigured Audi modular platform, the Arnage will be powered by a bespoke RWD drivetrain. The engine is as yet undetermined, but rumors of V10 and V12 powerplants are circulating. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is almost a certainty, especially on the expected high-power Arnage T. A diesel engine is possible for the new Bentley, but nothing seen so far has confirmed its existence. The spy shots reveal a car that is at least 18 inches longer than the standard Arnage, thanks to an extended B-pillar section and a longer rear passenger area. Other styling details remain the same.
Bentley needs the Arnage update to help it keep pace with its more up-to-date rivals like the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Maybach’s saloons.

Fingers crossed and breath held, hope they get this one right!

M

Pretty massive increase in lenght. This car is gonna go head to head with the Phantom. I suspect it's being developed parallel with the new A8.

Yes! They're keeping the old body/look. Kidding. I wish they were.

M

Teaser:

Is that really an official teaser?

M

whoa i think i like that

There's nothing to like.

It's a chop with a Arnage front-end matched to a modified back-end of the current Continental saloon. The gradient of the A pillar (a la the current Conti) is too shallow. It should be more upright like the Rolls Royce Phantom. The Maybach also got this wrong and ended up looking like a big S Class. The A pillar and C pillar should be more upright to give it a dignified and proud silhouette.