2002 Bentley Azure

This vehicle has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels. Its 6.8 litre engine is a turbocharged, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that has an output of 400 bhp (406 PS/298 kW) of power at 4100 rpm, and maximum torque of 835 N·m (616 lb·ft/85.1 kgm) at 2150 rpm. A 4 speed automatic gearbox transmits the power to the wheels. It weighs a stated 2450 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed quoted is 250 km/h (155 mph), official fuel consumption figures are 25.8/13.1/17.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4/5 seats
Length
5350 mm
Weight
2450 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
6.8 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
406 PS / 400 bhp / 298 kW @ 4100 rpm
Torque
835 Nm / 616 ft.lb / 85.1 kgm @ 2150 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
Economy
25.8/13.1/17.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

2002 Bentley Azure specifications

2002 Bentley Azure data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3061 mm	120.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1549 mm	61 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1549 mm	61 inches
Length	5350 mm	210.6 inches
Width	1878 mm	73.9 inches
Height	1462 mm	57.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	2450 kg	5401 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	100 litres	22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rolls-Royce
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	6.8 litre 6750 cc (411.91 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	104.1 × 99.1 mm 4.1 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	406 PS (400 bhp) (298 kW) at 4100 rpm
maximum torque	835 Nm (616 ft·lb) (85.1 kgm) at 2150 rpm
Specific output	44.2 kW/litre 60.1 ps/litre 59.3 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	123.7 Nm/litre 1.5 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	Zytek EMS3 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1554.5 kPa (225.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	843.75 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 165.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 121.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 163.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.21 kg/kW 13.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	25.8/13.1/17.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	25.8/13.1/17.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	3.9/7.6/5.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	10.9/21.6/15.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	9.1/18.0/13.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7.5J x 17
Wheel size rear	7.5J X 17
Tyres front	Avon 255/55 R 17 102W
Tyres rear	255/55 R 17 102W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	340 mm
Rear brake diameter	279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.75
Final drive ratio	2.69
general
Carfolio.com ID	119955
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	53.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2002 Bentley Azure added 2004-05-12. Last modified 2013-02-28.