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Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage TThis is a discussion on Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage T within the Vintage Bentleys forums, part of the Bentley category; 2007 Bentley Arnage T Driving the twin-turbocharged 500-hp, old-money Bentley Bentley's contemporary range can be split into two camps: "old ... |
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12-06-2006, 01:21 PM
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  | Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage T 2007 Bentley Arnage T   Driving the twin-turbocharged 500-hp, old-money Bentley Bentley's contemporary range can be split into two camps: "old money" and "new money." The Continental GT, Flying Spur and even the new GTC are the choice of the professionally successful. Each was developed before Volkswagen's takeover of Bentley in 1998, and is based on the platform of the Volkswagen Phaeton. They are ultramodern sophisticates laced with old-world charm. In their native Britain, they are the preferred choice of the professional soccer player. The 2007 Bentley Arnage T, though, is different... http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..2 .* Last edited by ree; 12-06-2006 at 01:44 PM. |
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| Re: Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage T Wow, I never knew the Continental range was developed before VW's takeover. So VW 'stole' the platform to build the Phaeton, so to speak? Thanks ree!
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| Re: Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage T That doesn't make sense. M
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| Re: Edmunds: First Drive: 2007 Bentley Arnage T Bentley Java was Bentleys attempt of a MSB back in early 1990s but as James said money was not flourishing back then & it wasn't built (unless you count the specials built for the Sultan of Brunei  ).The Continental family was developed by VW 100% |
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