Bentley Azure (2006)

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Azure
Production period: 2006-2009
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Cabriolet
Engines: Petrol engines :
6.75 liters
(336–373 kW)
Length: 5410 mm
Width: 1900 mm
Height: 1492 mm
Wheelbase : 3116 mm
Empty weight : 2695 kg
Previous model Bentley Azure

The Bentley Azure is a two-door, four-seat convertible from the vehicle manufacturer Bentley .

Model history

The production version of the vehicle was formally presented for the first time at the 2005 IAA . Half a year earlier, a near-series concept vehicle called the Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupé was shown at the LA Auto Show .

Technology and price

The Azure is based on the modified platform of the Bentley Arnage , and uses the engine of the Arnage R. Numerous reinforcement measures have been integrated in the platform and in the structure to compensate for the loss of body rigidity typical of a convertible compared to the closed version. The corresponding Brooklands Coupé is also based on this modified platform . The Azure comes with a fully electric soft top as standard . With a base price of € 334,021, the vehicle was the most expensive production convertible in the world after the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé (€ 440,300).

Rear view of the Azure with its two oval tailpipes

Azure T

In 2008 the Azure series was supplemented by a variant called Azure T with increased performance and torque. The formal presentation was made at the 2008 LA Auto Show. In the Azure T, the engine of the Arnage T sedan as well as side air intakes and a front apron in the Arnage T style were installed. The 20 "wheels come from the sedan, as do the aluminum pedals and the diamond cut leather on the door center panels and seat center panels.

Technical specifications

Data Azure Azure T
Construction period 2006-2007 2007-2009 2008-2009
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type and number of
cylinders 		V8
Engine charging Biturbo
Displacement 6761 cc
Max. power 336 kW (456 hp)
at 4100 rpm 		373 kW (507 hp)
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque 875 Nm
at 3250 rpm 		875 Nm
at 1800 rpm 		1000 Nm
at 3200 rpm
drive Rear wheel drive
transmission 4-speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
Top speed 274 km / h 288 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h 		6.3 s 5.9 s 5.5 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined) 		19.5 l
Super Plus
CO 2 emissions
(combined) 		465 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification 		5 euro

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Christian Brinkmann: Revealed: The new Bentley Azure - Speed ​​Heads. In: speedheads.de. September 12, 2005, accessed July 27, 2018 .
  2. ↑ Fabian Grass: Exquisite Brit cold cuts: Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupé. In: de.motor1.com. January 5, 2005, accessed July 27, 2018 .
  3. ↑ Ben Pulman: Bentley Azure T (2008) unveiled at LA Auto Show - CAR Magazine. In: carmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved July 12, 2008 (UK English).

Web links

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