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Azure
(Introduced 1995)

On 7 March 1995, at the Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd unveiled a convertible version of the
Continental R, which it called the Bentley Azure.

This was the first first entirley new convertible since 1967.
The much acclaimed Continental R lines were superbly adapted to convertible form with the assistance of
Pininfarina of Italy, arguably the world leaders in convertible styling. Chris Woodwark, the then newly appointed Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd (replacing Peter Ward)
was delighted with this first new model following his appointment :"We have shown how we continue to develop new
models that exceed the highest expectations of our customers and set new standards at the peak of the performance
and luxury market. Great credit is due to the Bentley design team at Crewe and our colleagues at Pininfarina.
We believe this to be the most exciting product announcement in recent years. It represents another major step
forward for this company, and one in which we can all take great pride."

**Technical Specification**
Maximum Power
385 bhp at 4000 min-1
Maximum Torque
553 lbft between 2000 & 3450
Maximum Speed
150 mph (231.4 kp/h)
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.3 seconds
Fuel Consumption
Urban: 10.9 mpg Highway: 21.6 mpg Combined: 15.9 mpg
Wheelbase
120.5 ins
Overall Length
17 ft 6.3 ins
Overall Width
6 ft 9 ins
Overall Height
4 ft 10.1 ins
Turning Circle
39 ft 10.7 ins

STYLE

Two door open tourer, with accommodation for four adults.
Fully powered hood with single button operation.
Modern, contoured body style with wrap-around and colour-matched bumpers.

TECHNOLOGY

State of the art computer simulation methods used to design a rigid and refined
body structure.
Automatic ride control provides computer control of the suspension dampers to optimise
ride comfort and handling.
Transmission shift energy management and adaptive shift control provide computer control
of the gearbox to produce smooth gear changes under all conditions.
Dynamic shift pattern (DSP) modifies the gear change points in "normal" mode according
to driving style.
Zytek EMS3 engine management system provides high density 32x32 site bit-maps for
fueling and ignition, enabling more accurate engine mapping, so providing greater efficiency,
power and almost instant throttle response.
CFC-free air conditioning system.

PERFORMANCE

6.75 litre V8 engine with exhaust driven turbocharger and liquid-cooled charge cooler.
Digital boost control system.
7.5J x 17 aluminum alloy wheels fitted with directional 255/55WR17 tyres provide
responsive steering and sure-footed roadholding in both wet and dry conditions.
Viscous control differential provides optimum sharing of the engine's power output between
the driven wheels for optimum traction and control.
Centre console-mounted gearshift with sport/standard gear change pattern selector.
Four speed electronically controlled automatic gearbox with torque converter lock-up.

39 ft 10.7 ins

STYLE

TECHNOLOGY

PERFORMANCE