Bentley Azure. 1995–2003 (prod. 1,321). 2-door convertible. F/R, 6750 cm³ (V8 OHV). Convertible version of Bentley Continental (1991–2003), with folding roof made by Pininfarina. Expensive and thirsty, not that that mattered to Bentley’s affluent customers. Sportier than predecessor, with turbocharged V8 and better grip and handling; Mulliner model (prod. 154) took torque to 875 Nm. A Rolls-Royce twin emerged, reviving Corniche name, for 2000–2.

Manufacturing location: Crewe, Cheshire, England

Marque: Bentley | Model: Bentley Azure | Predecessor: Bentley Continental (1984–95) | Successor: Bentley Azure (2005–11)

Off-site link

• K. J. Roßfeldt: ‘Bentley Azure/Bentley Azure Mulliner’, Rolls-Royce and Bentley Photos, Reports and Books