Some 80 Mio GBP (ca. 116 Mio US$) had been invested in evaluating almost every area of the car for its suitability to 21st century demands. First to be mentioned is the total redesign of the engine that had been developed from the well known 6 ¾ litre V8-configuration. Minimal component carry over was stated as 50 % was all new and 80 % of the remainder had been subject to re-engineering. Compared to the Bentley Arnage Red Label's single Garrett T4 turbocharger the boost was supplied by two Garrett T3 turbochargers now. Most notable among the advantages of twin turbochargers were more power and reduced response time. Close-coupled catalytic converters heated up to their operating temperatures more quickly and thus cutting emissions was achieved, the new engine was fully compliant with existing and foreseeable global emissions legislation to 2004. As regards the Bentley Arnage Red Label some complications had been met, when electronic control units from Bosch and EMS Zytek (engine management) needed suitably adjustment to become compatible. By switching over to engine management via Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1 that problem area became inexistent. The new Bentley Arnage T almost entirely employed electronic from Bosch. A single belt drive in front of the engine replaced the multiple belt system, that could become an owner's nightmare once a belt "failed to proceed".

 
Subtle outward changes (e.g. new front bumper with lower air dam) were complemented by a re-designed interior. The seats distinctive looks was achieved by a combination of a diamond pattern using perforated hide and contrasting stitching plus an embroidered Bentley motif. Engine-turned aluminium for both the instrument surround and the waist rails in the doors clearly set a sportive note. On top of the dashboard a pop-up screen displayed information from a DVD-based satellite navigation system and Kevlar covered picnic tables were indications that the age of a club-like interior had gone. Nothing was lost though for clients with a more conservative taste. They were offered to get a Bentley Arnage T tailored via "Personal Commissioning".

2002 Bentley Arnage T, Chassis-No. #2CX08418

Technical Data:
Light alloy 8-cylinder-engine with 90 degree V-configuration, bore x stroke 104.16 x 99.06 mm (4.1 x 3.9 in), capacity 6,750 cc; Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1 digital engine control, two turbochargers, intercooler, 456hp/336KW at 4,100rpm, max torque 875NM at 3,250 rpm (from model year 2007 500bhp, max. torque 1,000NM); GM 4L80-E 4-speed automatic gearbox (from model year 2007 ZF-6-speed automatic gearbox); independent suspension front and rear, Bosch ESP5.7 electronic stability program; ventilated disc brakes (front 348mm, rear 345mm), anti locking device; wheelbase 3,116mm (122.7in), track front 1,602mm, rear 1,602mm; tyre size 255/50R18 102Y, optional 255/45R19 104Y (from model year 2007 tyre pressure monitoring); max. speed 168mph -270km/h- (from model year 2007 max speed 179mph -288km/h-)