“may be nasty on "American Idol," but when Simon Cowell slips behind the wheel of his very well-behaved Bentley Arnage and cruises down Rodeo Drive,”

According to speculative reports by Autocar , the next-generation Arnage will employ Audi's advanced lightweight aluminum spaceframe that is expected to shed roughly 330 lbs from the underpinnings.

Having launched the Continental GT in 2003, the four-door Continental Flying Spur in 2005, the Azure in 2006, the Continental GT Convertible in 2006 and the Brooklands earlier this year, Bentley is now turning its attention to its flagship sedan: the Arnage.