2001BentleyArnageBentley Arnage2001 Bentley Arnage Red LabelSedanSedanRWDCrewe, EnglandThe "base" model Green Label is dropped for 2001. We suppose that Bentley figured that once you step up to a Bent, you're not gonna want the low-end version to save a measly $6,000. Otherwise, there's nothing new to report.Powerful engine, advanced technology, effectively impresses the neighbors.Costs more than a house, the BMW M5 or Mercedes E55 go for $130,000 less.Since its introduction at Le Mans in 1998, the Bentley Arnage Sedan (or saloon, if you want to sound like someone who deserves to drive a Bentley) has represented the company's desire to combine rapid people moving and sporty driving character. The first Arnage came equipped with a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 that propelled the two-and-a-half ton beast to speed with authority while providing a luxurious and secure environment. Called the Arnage Green Label, this model is dropped for the 2001 model year. That leaves the Red Label, which got an all-new 6.75-liter V8 last year, to uphold the Arnage name. This brute of a powerplant makes 400 horsepower and 619 foot-pounds of torque. Just to clarify, that's 250 foot-pounds more than the land-based rocket ship known as the BMW M5. It even bests GM's 8.1-liter diesel truck engine by 165 foot-pounds of torque! This engine is hooked to a four-speed automatic with adaptive shift control to "learn" the operator's driving characteristics. What does all this twist power do for the Arnage Red Label's zero-to-60 time? Try 5.9 seconds. Even more impressive is the 2.2 seconds it takes to go from 30 to 50 mph. Remember, this car weighs over 5,500 pounds before anyone gets inside! That copious curb weight comes from a full boat of options, including park distance control, power-folding exterior mirrors, grade "A" leather interior treatments (available in 23 colors), electrically adjustable rear seats with easy entry/exit function, GPS navigation, one-touch open/close windows, anti-intrusion door beams and a rigid, all-steel monocoque structure. Riding on a double-wishbone independent suspension (front and rear) and backed up by a computer-controlled adaptive electro-hydraulic damping system, plus traction control, stability control, ride height control, ABS and speed-sensitive steering, the Arnage features more technology than a James Cameron film. We have a hard time recommending a car that costs more than the average price of a home in America, but we're crazy like that. For people who spend money like it's got "Monopoly" written all over it, the Arnage makes a fine conveyance from point A to point B. And don't forget to make your friends call it a "saloon" when they show up asking for a ride. 3Unlimited3Unlimited3UnlimitedNANANA86.8 litersV8400 hp @ 4000 rpm619 ft-lbs. @ 2150 rpm212.2 in.76 in.59.6 in.5556 lbs.122.7 in.NANANANANANANANA14 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableStandardStandardRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested26.4 gal.11 mpg / 16 mpg290 mi. / 422 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.N/A$209,9007.35%$800$4,500No HoldbackRED LABEL (4A): 6.75L V8 OHV SEFI intercooled turbo 24-valve engine, premium fuel required; 4-speed OD automatic transmission with adaptive shift control and torque reduction control; driver selectable sport mode transmission; automatic stability control; traction control; power rack and pinion steering with vehicle speed sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system; brake pad wear indicators; front independent double wishbone suspension with computer controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system, rear independent double wishbone suspension with computer controlled adaptive hydraulic damping system; automatic ride height control; 26.4 gal. fuel capacity; side door beams; body-colored driver's and passenger's folding power remote outside mirrors with tilt down function; audible park distance control system; remote fuel release; power trunk release; power trunk closing mechanism; automatic headlamp system, programmable headlamps, headlamp leveling system,walk-up/away courtesy headlamps; heated windshield washer jets; stone chip protection; energy absorbing bumpers; lift assisted luggage compartment lid; glass with ferrous compound to control solar loading; clear indicator and side lamp lenses; Bentley Matrix grill; 18" 6-spoke cast aluminum wheels; low profile P255/50R18 P-Zero tires; dual zone air conditioning with climate control; dual mechanism power windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap feature; power door locks with auto-unlock, remote keyless entry; AM/FM stereo, cassette with 6-disc autochanger with remote control; multi-function alarm system includes rolling code transponder immobilization of both engine management and starter motor systems, perimetric sensors to doors, bonnet, luggage compartment and glove box; microwave interior volume sensing glass break sensor; central locking and deadlock system with master and limited access including valet parking keys; driver's seat memory includes settings for exteriormirrors and steering wheel; 4-way heated power adjustable driver's and passenger's seats with adjustable lumbar support and 4 memory settings, dual heated power adjustable rear seats with easy entry and adjustable lumbar support; hide covered 4-spoke steering wheel and dashboard cowl; driver's and passenger's airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, 3 rear 3-point seatbelts; leather upholstery; Wilton carpeted interior, lambswool rugs; analogue instrumentation includes battery gauge, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel level gauge, outside temperature gauge and analog clock, driver information panel, trip computer; cruise control with steering wheel controls; GPS navigation system; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; electric adjustable steering wheel with automatic easy entry/exit feature; self-adjusting front seat belts; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system with side-to-side, split level (face/feet), front/rear temperature regulation, pollen and dustmicro-filters, dehumidifier and residual heating; dual cupholders in front center console and dual cupholders in rear console.