Bentley Azure
First generation · 1995–2003 · 7 model years · 1 trim
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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8 L Bentley L-series 6.75 V8 twin-turbo | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 10/15 (12) | $381,985 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8 L Bentley L-series 6.75 V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 10/15 (12) | $340,700 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.7 L Bentley L-series 6.75 V8 | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 10/15 (12) | $339,900 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8 L Bentley L-series 6.75 V8 twin-turbo | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 10/15 (12) | — |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.7 L Bentley L-series 6.75 V8 twin-turbo | — | — | Automatic 4-speed | RWD | 10/15 (12) | — |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 10/15 (12) | — |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Base · Convertible | 6.8L 8-cylinder turbocharged | — | — | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | 10/15 (12) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | Not rated |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | — | — |
| 1998 | 2 | — |
| 1997 | 3 | — |
| 1996 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.