Bentley Azure

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Glamorous and desirable, the Bentley Azure represents the pinnacle in a revered line of convertibles that stretches back to the very earliest days of the Bentley legend. The inspiration is classic, the execution is cutting-edge.

Engine

The Azure engine has been specifically tailored by Bentley engineers to release this enormous engine thrust in a more refined and effortless way. This we call “progressive tuning”.

As the accelerator pedal is depressed, so the engine’s electronic throttle is programmed to open progressively, supplying a steadily increasing fuel and air mix to the engine cylinders, accompanied by appropriate ignition timing. There is also a carefully-managed rise in the turbochargers’ boost pressure to ensure a controlled release of the engine’s massive power output.

Massive reserves of power and superb low-end torque are common to every Arnage. While the T designation signifies the sportiest end of the performance spectrum, the “refined” nature of the Arnage R is beautifully expressed through this innovative engine tune.

Torque

Torque is the force that changes a steady state of motion, unlike power, which is the force that maintains it. When you accelerate it is the torque that you feel changing the rate of motion, not just the horsepower. In a Bentley, torque is very much in the foreground of the driving experience. It is particularly appreciated at low revs, giving an impression of effortless progress.

Craftsmanship

The traditional techniques of craftsmanship employed in the building of the Azure are special in many ways. Individuality of finish and flexibility of design are paramount among them. The attention to detail and the dedication to perfection are clearly evident in the final product, in the touch of every surface and the feel of every texture.

Every veneer leaf is just 0.6mm thick. In the two weeks that it takes to prepare the wood for your Arnage interior, the veneers are given five coats of lacquer and three days of curing time before being wax polished by hand. The wood shop uses no bleaching or staining techniques; the rich colour of the veneers is entirely natural. It can take as many as 24 leaves of veneer to make the main veneered components of a Bentley cabin. Precision technology and traditional craft skills combine to produce a perfect finish.

Bentley is the only coachbuilder to use mirror patterns when applying veneers, placing four successive leaves end to end to make a symmetrical pattern across the fascia, a process known as book matching.

Veneer Each leaf of veneer can be traced back to the tree from which it came. The most popular choice is Burr Walnut, the distinctive pattern coming from a fungus in the root ball. These root balls, generally around 1 metre in diameter, would typically be over eighty years old. Each tree used for veneer is past its fruit-bearing age and is replaced with three more. Great care is taken never to use endangered wood species.

It takes more than a dozen separate hides to create the luxurious leather surrounds of the Azure interior cabin. To avoid any variation in texture between the different hides, they are selected and cut at the same time after being minutely inspected for imperfections. Even something as slight as a scratch or an insect bite will cause a hide to be rejected, which is why our hides are selected from herds in Northern Europe, renowned for their remarkable lack of imperfections.

Leather Hides Steering wheels are double-stitched by hand using one continuous piece of thread. Far too complicated to be done by a machine, this hand-stitching process takes as many as 15 hours work to create one steering wheel cover. Every machinist who creates a finished piece of upholstery signs it on the back with his or her initials.

SPECIAL COLOURS

Paint colour from previous Bentley Model Year range**
Paint colour matched to customer specification*
Fine lines to exterior bodywork (Thin, Twin Thin, Thick over Thin, Thin over Thick)
Fine lines colour matched to customer specification
- Special effect paint finishes (e.g. Pearlescent) will attract an additional charge. Price on application.
  - Individually colour matched samples can be provided 4 weeks from receipt of customer sample. Some colours are not available
  - in waterborne paint technology.

Mulliner Features

FITTINGS

Chromed radiator shell with retractable Flying B mascot
Chromed radiator shell with 2-D Bentley 'Winged B' badge
Chromed door mirror caps
Bentley jewel fuel filler cap

WHEELS

19" x 8J 12-spoke chrome plated aluminium alloy wheels
19" x 8J 7-spoke painted aluminium alloy wheels
19" x 8J 7-spoke chrome plated aluminium alloy wheels
19" x 8J 6 twin-spoke disc painted finish
19" x 8J 6 twin-spoke disc chrome plated

INTERIOR

Burr Oak veneer
Vavona veneer with Walnut substrate*
Madrona veneer with Walnut substrate*
Olive Ash veneer with Walnut substrate*
Frame-style inlay to waist rails (Available with Burr Walnut, Burr Oak, Madrona, Vavona, Birds Eye Maple)
Hide colour matched to customer specification*
Carpet colour matched to customer specification (excludes mathcin of lambswool rug)*
- Indicates potential extended lead times. Please consult your dealer.

STEERING WHEEL

Part veneered steering wheel (veneer ring insert to face) - Available in Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, Burr Oak, *Birds Eye Maple and Piano Black finishes
Wood and hide trimmed steering wheel (straight grained) - Available in Straight-Grain Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut, Burr *Oak and Piano Black Finishes

AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS

Alpine radio/CD audio system with MP3 play and 6 disc muliti-changer & JL speakers plus Subwoofer with 4 channel amplifier
Alpine DVA 9860 radio/CD premium high-end audio system with 6-disc multi-changer + JL speakers, Amplification upgrade *includes Subwoofer as standard
Reversing camera to Sat Nav screen*
- Indicates potential extended lead times. Please consult your dealer.

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