Bentley has just released a slew of new 2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe images for us to drool over. We’re going to stop talking and just let you check out the pictures.

Refresher: Power comes from 6.75 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 530-hp and 775 lb-ft of torque. As with the Arnage, the engine is mated to a six-speed transmission. Pricing for all this beauty starts at $340,990.

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2008 Bentley Brooklands:

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Volkswagen Group owned Bentley is already working on its new flagship Arnage and recent test mules prove that the next-generation model will be bigger and a true Rolls-Royce beater. Recent spy shots show that the B-pillar of the Arnage has been widened providing a more spacious interior.

The big shots at Bentley are also considering using a high-performance diesel for the next-generation Arnage working together with sister company Audi. Word is that the V12 TDI seen in recent Audi R8 concept could find its way into the Bentley lineup.

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Just last week we brought you news of a $28,000 kit for the Lamborghini Murcielago by Japanese tuned Premier4509. This week the tuners announce a widebody kit for the Bentley Continental GT.

The kit includes a new front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, front fenders and a rear quarter panels which increase the overall width by 4 inches. Each part of the kit was hand crafted from a lightweight mix of carbon fibre and fibreglass reinforced plastic. Premier4509 has also put together a new 4 piece bumper grill and new exhaust tips.

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Bentley cracks the 200 mph mark with the Continental GT Speed.

by Lawrence Ulrich
ForbesAutos.com

The Bentley Continental GT changed the landscape of modern ultra-luxury cars — and not just with its swoopy good looks.

The Bentley arrived as a 2004 model for $155,000: six figures and then some, yet barely half the price of traditional British royals from Bentley or former partner turned rival Rolls-Royce. By borrowing the aluminum chassis, all-wheel-drive system, and engine components from Audi/Volkswagen (which took control of Bentley in 1998), the automaker held costs in check without sacrificing style, luxury, or performance. In fact, the Bentley Continental GT was the fastest and most powerful Bentley in history, and more technically advanced than the far pricier and more conservative Arnage.

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Speaking today at the Geneva Motor Show, Franz-Josef Paefgen, Bentley Chief Executive, said that the entire Bentley model lineup will be capable of delivering less than 120 g/km of CO2 by 2012. The move will Bentley the first brand in its segment to offer renewable-fuel vehicles throughout its range while maintaining or improving performance.

Paefgen outlined a three-stage environmental strategy based on: improved efficiency, which would cut fleet emissions by at least 15 percent by 2012; a new powertrain in development that will deliver 40 percent improved fuel-economy; and renewable fuel including flex-fuel engines throughout the lineup by 2012.

“This is a major step in the history of Bentley, reflecting the increasing expectation from our customers around the world for performance motoring with fuel efficient engines,” said Paefgen. “We will set a benchmark in our segment of the industry by making every engine capable of running on renewable fuels, reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency throughout our fleet.”

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Zagato will be unveiling its latest creation, the Bentley Zagato GTZ, at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Based on the Continental GT Speed the GTZ is powered by the same W12 engine that produces 600 horsepower giving the car the ability to do 0-62mph 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 202mph.

The GTZ gets a two-tone paint job, with a new front grille, new front bumper and a modified rear-end with new taillamps.

Honestly, we’re not impressed at all. We’ll still bring you more info on the GTZ when it is shown at Geneva next week.

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Forget the kids and cargo — you can ride in high style as a true individualist thanks to the latest crop of coupes.

More than 26,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans were sold in the U.S. last year, according to CNW Marketing Research in Bandon, Ore., but only 3,672 people bought its striking two-door equivalent, the CL-Class.

Don’t get the wrong idea — the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is not a bad car. It’s just less convenient for drivers who sometimes need to take along more than one passenger.

Click through for the list of the Top 10 Hottest Coupes of 2008.

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The first Bentley Brooklands coupe made for the stateside has been auctioned off for $450,000 ($109,010 over its listed price) The Brooklands was presented to Monte and Usha Ahuja who placed the winning bid at the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival.

Not to mention that Bentley has already sold out its first batch of 2008 Brooklands with over 140 orders already taken. The total production run for the car will be limited to 550.

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Speed and style are still the operative words for sports cars, but they’re getting plusher and more luxurious, thanks in part to an aging consumer base.

Sales of sports cars in 2007 show that the rich are getting richer, and as the average age of sports-car buyers steadily creeps up, more models with added luxury and amenities are rolling into showrooms.

Click through for the list of ForbesAutos Top 13 Hottest Sports Cars of 2008. We’re not going to lie, we’re a bit disappointed to not see the BMW M3 Coupe and Sedan, Mercedes C 63 AMG and the Lexus IS-F on the list.

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The most powerful Bentley made its debut for the U.S. market at the 2007 LA Auto Show. The Bentley Continental GT Speed is the first Bentley to top 200 mph and joins the Continental lineup with an aggressive exterior design that is wider with lower air intakes.

The Bentley Continental GT Speed is powered by a W12 engine that produces 600 horsepower giving the car the ability to do 0-62mph 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 202mph. 50-70 mph takes just 2.3 seconds.

The car will hit U.S. dealerships in December of 2007 with a price tag of $199,990. It is absolutely a looker in person.

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Bentley Continental GT Speed Gallery:

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Wonderful news comes this morning from UK. Bentley sources have confirmed that the company is building a Arnage prototype with Bugatti Veyron’s W16 987 horsepower engine.

AutoCar reports that Franz-Josef Paefgen, head of Bentley and also the president of Bugatti, is pushing the project with full force. However, it is still vague whether this is just an experiment or whether a Bentley with 987 horsepower will hit the roads in the near future.

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Everyone is pretty excited about the total Bentley Arnage redesign scheduled for 2010 (U.S. debut will come in 2011). And as we told you before that the engineers at Bentley are hoping to make the Arnage a little ‘greener’ by using  lighter components, rather than produce a gas guzzling luxury car.

According to AutoCar, Audi will be helping out a great deal to address the green issues. The next-generation Bentley Arnage is expected to be built on aluminium spaceframe chassis made by Audi, skinned with aluminium panels.

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According to a new report by Automotive News, Bentley Motors Inc., will be moving their North American headquarters to Boston from their current home of suburban Detroit. Parent Volkswagen just made the move last month from Detroit to suburban Washington.

“The U.S. is our biggest market by a considerable margin, and we are making these changes now to ensure our long-term viability and success in North America,” Bentley sales and marketing board member Stuart McCullough said in a press release.

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