Autoknowtive
2003 Bentley Azure Final Series
The Bentley Azure was made to combine glamour and performance with the long-legged, continent-crossing capabilities of a modern sporting Bentley.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Bentley Azure
Bentley built the Azure in 1995–2011. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 3 of them, from the 2003 Bentley Azure Final Series to the 2009 Bentley Azure T. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1995–2011
- Brand from
- UK
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 3 cars
How it changed
Power went from 507 hp in the 2006 Azure to 507 hp in the 2009 Azure T. The most powerful here is the 2006 Bentley Azure at 507 hp (378 kW), more than 87% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2009 Bentley Azure T, in 5.2 s.
Every Azure in the catalog
2006 Bentley Azure
Bentley Motors revealed the production version of the new Azure at the 2005 IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt. The luxurious four-seater Bentley Azure, which went on sale in Spring 2006, is the latest in a portfolio of wonderfully desirable 'dropheads' stretching back many decades and reaffirms Bentley's reputation as creator of the world's most elegant convertibles.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2009 Bentley Azure T
Stylish and powerful, the new Bentley Azure T is the world's most elegant convertible and destined to become a future classic. With unique Bentley 'T' styling cues reinforcing its sporting stance, the 500bhp Azure T delivers driver-focused performance with the ability to transport four adults in first-class, open-top luxury.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Azure | 507 hp (378 kW) | 738 lb-ft (1,001 Nm) | 5.4 s | 179 mph (288 km/h) | 2,695 kg (5,941 lb) | 6.8 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | — |
| 2009 Azure T | 507 hp (378 kW) | 738 lb-ft (1,001 Nm) | 5.2 s | 179 mph (288 km/h) | 2,695 kg (5,941 lb) | 6.8 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 11 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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