The Arnage T laid claim to the title of world's fastest saloon in 2002, propelling the driver, in total luxury to a top speed of 170mph. Powered by a 6.75 litre twin turbo version of the Rolls-Royce, V8 engine, the nearly three-ton car could accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.5 seconds. The engine was treated to what Bentley described as 'the most thorough re-engineering of its life’ producing 451bhp and 645lb/ft of torque. Other changes included the adoption of a 'drive-by-wire' throttle to go hand-in-glove with Bosch's Electronic Stability Program which replaced the Red Label's traction control, but what really gives this nearly three-ton car its immense poise is a revised suspension that features 57% more roll stiffness than the Red Label. The car's basic structure is also 10% stiffer which means there are no creaks and squeaks of the sort that distinguished previous generations of Bentleys.
First registered 7th June 2002 this Bentley Arnage T is presented in light metallic blue with diamond stitched Black leather trim. Having five former keepers and been stored since last used regularly in 2018 (pre covid). A car that will require recommissioning and a servicing it is described by the vendor as a ‘project’. Noted is a scratch and dent to the rear off side of the car for which a quote was obtained for £400 to repair, the airbag light is on, this occurred when a steering rotor was replaced in 2015 and alloy wheels require refurbishing. We are also advised one of the two batteries will need replacing.
Exported in 2007 to the Isle of Man and currently wearing OMN-260 this example will require re importing and taxes may be due to obtain a NOVA certificate and to re-register with the DVLA should the new owner want keep the car in the UK. Currently the car is in the UK located in Manchester.
The service history found is as follows;
21/11/2003 service, 23834 miles Synter Bentley Manchester
12/07/2006 service, 45341 miles Synter Bentley Manchester
01/07/2007 service, 30169 miles Synter Bentley Manchester
09/04/2015 service, Bowling Ryan Prestige Specialists Ltd (invoice in photos)
The current odometer reading is 35,000 miles but the car required an odometer change by Synter Bentley Manchester with the true mileage believed to be 90,000. Offered with two key fobs, 1 of which requires a new battery although starting and running it is advise that this example is collected by a transporter or tailored away.
The car is currently located in Manchester.
Consigned by Mathew Priddy
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