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Collection of Supercars
Sunday 29th September 2019
2007 Bentley Azure Convertible
Chassis no. SCBDC47L87CX12428
• United States model
• Automatic transmission
• Built to order
• All books available
- Bentley Motors' Owners since 1998, Volkswagen kept the existing Continental R-based Azure convertible in production until 2003 Production of the new Azure thus began for the 2006 model year. This time the Azure was based on the most modern Arnage platform. The Green Label (with BMW power) and Red Label with the long-running Rolls-Royce / Bentley 6.75-liter pushrod V8. A legacy of the Rolls-Royce / Bentley takeover battle with BMW, Volkswagen's use of a rival manufacturer's engines could only be a temporary measure, and so future models would use the 'old' Bentley V8, suitably up-rated with twin turbochargers for the new convertible Azure. As twin turbochargers, replacing the single unit This venerable engine was extensively reworked, Bentley claiming that more than half the parts were new. In this form it produces 450bhp and 645lb / ft of torque, while a new ZF six-speed automatic transmission of power to the rear wheels. Bentley claimed a 0-60mph (0-97km / h) acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 168mph (270 km / h), slightly faster than the previous model and still excellent for a vehicle of its size and weight. "In a word, wonderful," was the new magazine's greeted the new Azure, which was also reckoned "substantially better for the new gearbox." Overall, it's amazing how much difference to decent auto 'box can make. " while a new ZF six-speed automatic power transmission fed to the rear wheels. Bentley claimed a 0-60mph (0-97km / h) acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 168mph (270 km / h), slightly faster than the previous model and still excellent for a vehicle of its size and weight. "In a word, wonderful," was the new magazine's greeted the new Azure, which was also reckoned "substantially better for the new gearbox." Overall, it's amazing how much difference to decent auto 'box can make. " while a new ZF six-speed automatic power transmission fed to the rear wheels. Bentley claimed a 0-60mph (0-97km / h) acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 168mph (270 km / h), slightly faster than the previous model and still excellent for a vehicle of its size and weight. "In a word, wonderful," was the new magazine's greeted the new Azure, which was also reckoned "substantially better for the new gearbox." Overall, it's amazing how much difference to decent auto 'box can make. "
Built for the United States market, this beautiful Bentley Azure was built to special order as evidenced by the legend "Specially Commissioned for TNO" on the door sill plate. Finished in St James' s Red with Beige / Burgundy leather interior, it has all the features of the world.VAT, Car Tax and Customs Duty at the standard rates will be payable on this lot if the remains in Switzerland.Bonhams is the guarantor of the customs duties and taxes of that year.Bentley Azure Convertible 2007Chassis # SCBDC47L87CX12428• USA Model• Automatic Transmission• Made to order• Complete onboard documentationOwner of Bentley since 1998, Volkswagen kept in production until 2003 the convertible Azure derived from the Continental-R, but waited three years to launch its replacement. The production of the new Azure began in 2006, based this time on the base of the Arnage, more modern. The latter existed in two forms: the Green Label BMW engine and the Red Label equipped with the good old V8 tumbled Rolls-Royce / Bentley of 6.75 liters. Indeed, the battle between Volkswagen and BMW for the acquisition of Rolls-Royce / Bentley had made that the first could use the engines of its competitor only transiently, and that future models should reuse the "old" V8 Bentley, carefully upgraded with two turbos for the new Azure convertible. In addition to the two turbos that replaced the single turbo used previously, the venerable engine had been significantly reworked, and Bentley claimed that more than half of the parts were new. In this new configuration, it produced 450 horsepower and 880 Nm of torque and was mated to a new six-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Bentley claimed a 0 to 97 km / h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km / h, slightly higher than the previous model and still remarkable for a car of this size and weight. "In a word, wonderful," was the welcome that Autocar gave to the new Azure, stating that "the new box is notoriously better, it's amazing how a good box can change the game."Built for the American market, this magnificent Bentley Azure is the result of a special order, as evidenced by the door sill plate that mentions "Built especially for TNO" It is red St James with a beige leather interior and burgundy and chrome wheels. It is provided with all its documentation and registration certificate of Equatorial Guinea and its customs documents.VAT, vehicle tax and customs duties at current rates will be payable on this lot if the vehicle remains in Switzerland.As Bonhams remains the guarantor of customs duties and taxes, this car can not be recovered by the buyer or its carrier immediately after the sale.
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