Comments on: Bentley to offer hybrid Arnage after 2010 redesign

By: peter g

peter g — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:59:02 +0000

Hybrids are probably best thing these days, that’s untill we come up with something better. But Bentley and hybrids? Soon they’ll be delivered with organic caviar and recyclable champagne? Let’s get an entirely new Arnage instead of this relict.

By: LamborghiniZ

LamborghiniZ — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 16:02:58 +0000

I cannot WAIT for the next gen Arnage. That thing will be insane.

By: DeansterTJ

DeansterTJ — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:46:34 +0000

The engine is from the 1950’s??!

Maybe it’s time to drop in something a little more modern

By: autonutt

autonutt — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:16:30 +0000

Wouldn’t the extra HP and/or MPG generated by the Hybrid electric motor be negated by the additional weight from the battery packs required to power it? This sounds neither Green nor efficient. I understand Bentley’s desire to retain the traditional British V8 motor, but when your “lesser” Continental models offer a significantly more powerful V12 it just seems silly.

By: Scott Kempton

Scott Kempton — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:15:34 +0000

This hybrid thing sure is catching on. Maybe there’s something to it?

I haven’t heard, or read, any comparisons between the different types of hybrid systems yet. Most people know that the system GM is putting in some of their cars and trucks isn’t a “true” hybrid, but it seems to be vastly more simple than the one Toyota is putting in the Prius, and simpler is almost always better. So I wonder just how much benefit is gained with GM’s system, compared to the same vehicle with a “regular” drivetrain? It may be (and I’m hoping) that GM has stumbled across something “big” here. Or it could also be that they’ve produced something that is hideously expensive to buy and maintain, and offers little benefit in fuel economy.

Anybody heard any feedback along these lines?

By: nowei

nowei — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:50:34 +0000

Wow MY Si, those are some heavy bitches…

By: MY Si

MY Si — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:45:57 +0000

i cant wait till i hear rappers rapping bout they big ass rims and fuel economy. “yeah boi! my Arnage gets 55MPG! 35 with my bitches in da back seat!”

By: SSEAN54

SSEAN54 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:06:31 +0000

does anyone care about bentley?

By: A4

A4 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:11:07 +0000

id put a hitch on it and tow my ferrari
hybrids are garbage and this is rediculous unless its absolutely necessary for this 6.75 V8 to live again. If not, screw the electricity. Thank god they realized weight loss is the way of their future though.

By: Blakkarr

Blakkarr — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:00:41 +0000

Bentley had a sharp looking MR sports car in development. What happened to that?

Oh, hybrids… Sounds interesting…

Nothing worth discussing.

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:09:36 +0000

Toyota rules, but Honda’s (sic) are perfect!

By: injunraiv

injunraiv — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:08:33 +0000

All you flag waving Bentley morons should bow down before the Japanese brands! GM has poor quality! Toyota rules!

Sorry, I figured I would just make all 1115s points for him/her, to ease the strain on that pea brain… ;^)

By: Aston Martin

Aston Martin — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:06:44 +0000

I say, that’s not cricket! Bentley must stick to the good ol’ British V8.

By: LP640

LP640 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:26:43 +0000

Hybrid on a Bentley. Dont stop there VW why not give the Veyron a hybrid version as well?? Im sure sales will be boosted (!)

By: mkM3

mkM3 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:04:08 +0000

The reason for the hybrid powertrain appears to be to allow them to continue to use the inefficient 50 year old V8. I guess they have found that motor to be a big part of the experience for Bentley customers? That would be surprising if true.

By: Mar Solo

Mar Solo — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:50:21 +0000

Far be it for me to complain, but is this not one of the stupidest things you’ve ever heard of?

People who own Bentley’s, or exotic cars, well, I would assume could not give a rats behind about being green whilst spending uber thousands on super luxury.

This world needs an enema.

By: autonut

autonut — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:31:53 +0000

Bentley watched Al Gore’s documentary and listened to Barbra Streisand singing.

By: driver54

driver54 — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:18:00 +0000

Bentley owners usually have other fun cars like Ferrari and BMW M series for the other days of the week.

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:17:57 +0000

Dey done lost dey damn minds!

Cyclone: I’m with you.

By: Cyclone of Red

Cyclone of Red — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:50:22 +0000

Eh…the only thing I would want a Bentley for is so I could sell it and buy a Ferrari…or maybe one of every BMW M series.

By: injunraiv

injunraiv — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:10:14 +0000

I think Bentley should get a complete makeover… Oh, who am I kidding? I’ll never own one!