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Bentley
State Limousine
Two armoured state limousines built by Bentley/Mulliner for Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, derived from the Arnage R but with unique body
Still being researched: full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Photo: Chelsea Jay · CC BY-SA 4.0
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 2 Built
- Years
- 2002
- Engine
- Twin-turbocharged V8 (modified Arnage R unit) · 6,750 cc / 6.75 LFactory: 6.75 L
- Power
- 298 kW / 406 PSFactory: 400 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 209 km/hFactory: 130 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Dirk van Braeckel (design director) with exterior stylist Crispin Marshfield, Bentley Motors
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
Built for Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee in 2002, the two Bentley State Limousines are official state cars with armoured bodies and unique coachwork, rarer even than the Rolls-Royce Phantom IV built for royalty and heads of state.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
Photos
Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.
Bentley State Limousine (Wikimedia Commons: Bentley State Limousine (2002))
Photo: Chelsea Jay · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bentley State Limousine (Wikimedia Commons: Bentley State Limousine (2002))
Photo: Chelsea Jay · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bentley State Limousine (Wikimedia Commons: Bentley State Limousine (2002))
Photo: Ibagli · Public domain
Bentley State Limousine (Wikimedia Commons: Bentley State Limousine (2002))
Photo: Tony Hisgett · CC BY 2.0
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productioncars built ("Only two of these vehicles were built") | 21 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
Derived from the Arnage R but 83 cm longer than a standard Arnage, the cars have wide coach doors, removable rear-window panels, armoured bodywork and glass, a cabin that can be sealed against gas attack and Kevlar-reinforced tyres. They carry no number plates, wear claret and black livery and have a roof mount for an illuminated crest. They are used only for official engagements, and in 2009 it was announced that both would be converted to run on biofuel.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard State Limousine.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | Twin-turbocharged V8 (modified Arnage R unit)2 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 6,750 cc / 6.75 LFactory: 6.75 L2 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | 298 kW / 406 PSFactory: 400 hp · converted2 Independently researched |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | 835 NmFactory: 616 lb-ft · converted2 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Gears | Not yet verified |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | monocoque3 |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | 3,844 mmFactory: 3,844 mm2 Independently researched |
| Length | 6,220 mmFactory: 6,220 mm2 Independently researched |
| Width | 2,000 mmFactory: 2,000 mm2 Independently researched |
| Height | 1,770 mmFactory: 1,770 mm2 Independently researched |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 4,000 kgFactory: 4,000 kg4 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry. |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 209 km/hFactory: 130 mph · converted2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
The State Limousine is a monocoque, not a modified production car, and was built as a unique vehicle for state occasions. The rear doors are hinged at the back and open through nearly 90 degrees, and the cabin has a panoramic glasshouse.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Queen's State Limousine 2002 – Motor Car History Level B
- 2 cars built ("Only two of these vehicles were built")
-
2
Queen's State Limousine 2002 Level B motor-car.net
- Twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce V8, modified from the Arnage R
- 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce V8
- producing 400 hp (300 kW)
- 616 lb·ft (835 N·m) of torque
- wheelbase 3,844 mm (151 in)
- Length 6,220 mm (245 in)
- width 2,000 mm (79 in)
- height 1,770 mm (70 in)
- Top speed 130 mph (210 km/h)
-
3
Bentley reveals Queen's Golden Jubilee gift Level C GoAuto · 2002-01-01
- monocoque construction
-
4
Royal Cars From The Royal Wedding Level D Automotive Craze · 2011-05-03
- increased its weight to around 4,000 kg
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