(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | Bentley | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Azure | Issued until | |
| Serie | Azure | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors Ltd. (VAG Group) | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5347 mm / 210.5 in / 210.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1938 mm / 76.3 in / 76.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 2608 kg / 5750 lb / 5750 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3061 mm / 120.5 in / 120.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 108 l / 23.8 UK gal / 28.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.1 mm / 4.10 in / 4.10 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 6750 cm3 / 411.9 cu in / 411.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 843.75 cm3/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder / 51.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 287.1 kW / 390.3 hp / 390.3 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 750.0 Nm / 553.2 lbft / 553.2 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 283.2 kW / 385.0 bhp / 385.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 57.0 kW/l / 1.270 bhp/cu in / 1.270 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 111.11 Nm/l / 0.972 lbft/cu in / 0.972 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 147.62 kW/ton / 200.71 bhp/ton / 200.71 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bentley Azure
