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Bentley sold just 314 vehicles in the United States for 1998 (23 more than the previous year). The Azure was the company's most expensive model, selling for $339,900. Power was from a 90-degree, overhead-valve turbocharged engine producing 385 horsepower. The car had a four-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes. The wheelbase measured 120.5-inches and had a length of 210.3-inches.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2010
Luxurious, desirable, distinguished - the Azure is a thoroughbred Bentley. Steeped in heritage, yet, unquestionably a convertible for the twenty-first century. Never demanding attention, yet always receiving it.
Since the 1920s, Bentley has been producing remarkable, sporting Drophead Grand Tourers that radiate sophistication and elegance.
In the Azure, the spirit and excitement of every Bentley convertible throughout the decades is revived for the 21st century. From the elegance of the S1 Continental Park Ward, the spectacular lines of the 70's Corniche, through to the glamour of the original Azure.
The new Azure is a unique combination of living heritage, exhilarating performance and handcrafted refinement.
Azure
Thundering through the 1990s, the original Bentley Azure reset the expectations of every arbiter of style.
Exquisitely styled by famed Italian designer, Sergio Pininfarina, the Azure has now ascended to genuine iconic status. Becoming a byword for luxury and style, the Azure carried its handsome lines wîth an irrepressible glamour.
The beauty of the Azure is immediate. A sculptured masterpiece wîth unique styling, advanced technology and unashamed glamour – all in a contemporary style.
Convertible
The automated seven-bow roof slips effortlessly away to reveal a convertible without equal.
Down, the roof and its mechanism are completely and automatically stowed beneath a hide-trimmed tonneau cover. Úp, the Azure's three layer canvas roof provides superlative sound and temperature insulation.
The new Azure is a unique blend of heritage and modern technology, completed by traditional Bentley touches.
The laser-cut stainless steel grille, the distinctive twin headlamps, and the high waist-line that symbolise the timeless and classic Bentley design. All rounded off wîth the black winged ‘B' badge, confirming the heritage and Bentley bloodline.
Styling
The Azure has an elegant, fluid silhouette wîth a high waist line, low roof, and fine sporting line.
Its raked windscreen adds contemporary style to an elegant frame.
Luggage
Give yourself the room to roam. This unrivalled convertible features a large luggage area that complements the overall spaciousness of the design. Room enough even for two golf bags...
The Azure's convertible roof stows into its own separate compartment. This means that roof up, or roof down, the Azure's excellent luggage capacity is unaffected.
Performance and Control
The Azure is powerful in a way that only a Bentley can be. State of the art engineering ensures an effortless, yet exhilarating drive – safe, powerful, comfortable. Bentley's legendary V8 engine provides stunning performance wîth peerless refinement; a unique combination that puts the Azure beyond compare.Source - Bentley
For more information and related vehicles, click hereSince the 1920s, Bentley has been producing remarkable, sporting Drophead Grand Tourers that radiate sophistication and elegance.
In the Azure, the spirit and excitement of every Bentley convertible throughout the decades is revived for the 21st century. From the elegance of the S1 Continental Park Ward, the spectacular lines of the 70's Corniche, through to the glamour of the original Azure.
The new Azure is a unique combination of living heritage, exhilarating performance and handcrafted refinement.Azure
Thundering through the 1990s, the original Bentley Azure reset the expectations of every arbiter of style.
Exquisitely styled by famed Italian designer, Sergio Pininfarina, the Azure has now ascended to genuine iconic status. Becoming a byword for luxury and style, the Azure carried its handsome lines wîth an irrepressible glamour.
The beauty of the Azure is immediate. A sculptured masterpiece wîth unique styling, advanced technology and unashamed glamour – all in a contemporary style. Convertible
The automated seven-bow roof slips effortlessly away to reveal a convertible without equal.
Down, the roof and its mechanism are completely and automatically stowed beneath a hide-trimmed tonneau cover. Úp, the Azure's three layer canvas roof provides superlative sound and temperature insulation.
The new Azure is a unique blend of heritage and modern technology, completed by traditional Bentley touches.
The laser-cut stainless steel grille, the distinctive twin headlamps, and the high waist-line that symbolise the timeless and classic Bentley design. All rounded off wîth the black winged ‘B' badge, confirming the heritage and Bentley bloodline.
Styling
The Azure has an elegant, fluid silhouette wîth a high waist line, low roof, and fine sporting line.
Its raked windscreen adds contemporary style to an elegant frame.
Luggage
Give yourself the room to roam. This unrivalled convertible features a large luggage area that complements the overall spaciousness of the design. Room enough even for two golf bags...
The Azure's convertible roof stows into its own separate compartment. This means that roof up, or roof down, the Azure's excellent luggage capacity is unaffected.
Performance and Control
The Azure is powerful in a way that only a Bentley can be. State of the art engineering ensures an effortless, yet exhilarating drive – safe, powerful, comfortable. Bentley's legendary V8 engine provides stunning performance wîth peerless refinement; a unique combination that puts the Azure beyond compare.Source - Bentley
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