2001 Bentley Arnage Red Label LWB Personal Commission
This handcrafted Arnage demonstrates Bentley’s ability to feature a uniquely appointed interior complete with mobile office and entertainment systems. This long wheel base edition was crafted by the Personal Commissioning Division, Bentley’s in-house Crewe facility that engineers and produces cars specific to customer’s needs.
The highlight of the interior is the cascading rear center console finished in dark veneer. The console houses a bottle chiller, double-folding writing tables & a mobile phone compartment. Additionally, concealed within the the console are remote controls for the Bentley’s office and entertainment systems.
The mobile office & entertainment system consists of a TV tuner, DVD player, Sony PS2, twin Sony VAIO notebooks & a central in-board computer. Twin LCD monitors fitted to the back seats fold out and can display any peripheral device.
An Infra-red keyboard with integrated mouse is specifically crafted to tuck away in the front seat. The keyboard controls the central computer which is responsible for internet access and e-mail.
This Bentley Personal Commission reflects the growing niche market for offices on the move. Bentley offers the most luxurious limo turned office with the highest level of craftsmanship the company is known for.
In Detail
| engine | V8 |
| valvetrain | SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| bore | 104.16 mm / 4.1 in |
| stroke | 99.06 mm / 3.9 in |
| compression | 8.0:1 |
| power | 298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 835.18 nm / 616.0 ft lbs @ 2100 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Front Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 255/50R18 |
| rear tires | 255/50R18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Hydrualic Assist |
| f brake size | x 348 mm / x 13.7 in |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Hydrualic Assist |
| r brake size | x 345 mm / x 13.6 in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in |
| steering | Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 2654 kg / 5851 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3366 mm / 132.5 in |
| front track | 1602 mm / 63.1 in |
| rear track | 1602 mm / 63.1 in |
| length | 5640 mm / 222.0 in |
| width | 2125 mm / 83.7 in |
| height | 1515 mm / 59.6 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Auto |
| gear ratios | 2.48:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1, 0.75:1, :1 |
| final drive | 2.69:1 |
| top speed | ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.29 seconds |
