Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
29th November, 2023 13:00
2006 Bentley Azure
Well-specified Azure with 38, 380 miles from new
Estimate
£75, 000 - £85, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: SCBDC43HX6CH11686
MOT: April 2024
Warranted 38, 380 miles from new
Specified in the attractive combination of Silverlake Blue Metallic over Cream Leather
Desirable Second Generation Azure with 6. 75 Litre Twin-Turbo Engine
The Bentley Azure was launched in 1995 and based on the platform of the Continental R coupé which had been launched in 1991. Volkswagen purchased Bentley from Vickers in 1998, three years into production of the Mk. I model. Volkswagen executives decided to keep the then current Azure in production until 2003. Production of the new Azure began for the 2006 model year. Now based on the Arnage platform, power came from the then current variant of the Bentley turbocharged V8 making 450hp and 645 lb ft of torque. The new Arnage was designed for the BMW 4. 4-litre engine. However, due to strained relationships between the two manufacturers, Volkswagen was forced to significantly re-work the original 6. 75-litre Rolls-Royce/ Bentley V8 engine in 2001, including a switch from the old single-turbo system to a modern twin-turbocharger set-up, reducing turbo-lag and increasing horsepower output. A new, model-specific six-speed automatic transmission fed power to the rear wheels. Bentley claimed a 0 to 60 time of 5. 6 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, slightly faster than the previous edition and still very good for a vehicle of this size and weight.
More information to follow.
PLEASE NOTE: The Registration Number "S11 PRE" is not included with the sale.
