Bentley Azure Convertible (1995-2003)
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Bentley Azure Mk1 is a full-size luxury convertible in production from 1995 to 2003. It was powered by a single turbocharged V8 engine that displaced 6.75 liters paired to GM-sourced 4L80E transmission.
Essentially the soft-top version of the Continental R, the Mk1 Azure shares the platform of the original Bentley Brooklands. Its Rolls-Royce equivalent is the Corniche.
One of the most expensive and exclusive convertibles on the market when it was introduced, the Azure was the epitome of luxury. It had more customizable options than the production number, and the materials used were of a class above the rest. Still, one must not overlook the ageing basic platform on which it was built: The car was not particularly reliable, and it certainly wasn't efficient (but who cares).
Drivers who appreciate comfort will be pleased to know that the Bentley Azure comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.
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Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Tremendous amount of torque
- Stately beautiful
- Luxury and exclusivity without the negatives associated with newer Bentleys
Cons
- Very high fuel consumption
- Not very reliable
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
Coolant Capacity
18.0 L / 19.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.4 L / 9.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
Passengers
4
Payload
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1475 mm / 58.1 in
Size | Length
Size | Width
1878 mm / 73.9 in
Track Width | Front
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Weight
2610.0 kg / 5754.1 lbs
Wheelbase
3061 mm / 120.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
Fuel Economy
Top Speed
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
104.1 mm / 4.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.0:1
Engine | Displacement
Engine | Power
Engine | Specific Output
Engine | Stroke
99.1 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Torque
Engine | Type
Transmission | Gears
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
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