1997 Bentley Azure Base
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- Photo: Bentley Azure front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Bentley Azure in black by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 96 Bentley Azure side by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Bentley Azure rear view by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Bentley Azure Base is a 6.8-liter turbocharged with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 12 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 10 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (12 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged |
| Displacement | 6.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 10 MPG |
| Highway | 15 MPG |
| Combined | 12 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1997 Bentley Azure Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Bentley AZURE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 21, 1997 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Consequence: IF THE BODY PANEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CABLE WIRE, A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
NHTSA campaign 97V182000
Aug 4, 1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A BRAKE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 97V122000
Mar 27, 1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TWO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES CONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMPS TO THE ACCUMULATORS CAN CONTACT EACH OTHER, RESULTING IN A HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: CHAFING OF THE PIPES CAN RESULT IN A FLUID LEAK AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TWO PIPES.
NHTSA campaign 97V050000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 BENTLEY AZURE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.