RE: Bentley Azure T
Discussion
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3200.asp?...
One passed me a few years ago: OMG the speed and the silence. Very, very impressive.
One passed me a few years ago: OMG the speed and the silence. Very, very impressive.
The day they put the Azure/Arrange range finally to bed is the day that I can die a happy man.
I work on these day in, day out and have to say that it isn't just the engine design that comes from way in the past... The whole car is desperately out of date, particularly when compared to the continental range which is in a completely different world.
That being said, I'm sure the "stuck in the past" thing must be attractive to the type of buyers these will attract after all, a rich bloke in his 50s/60s isn't going to want a million and one buttons to play with, is he?
My personal opinion is that the arrange range needs a complete overhaul. - Keep the V8 Twin Turbo idea, but design a completely new engine, similar sort of old school styling and a completely new interior that mixes the old school simpleness of the current cars with the technology of the continental range - Now That would be a world beater
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I work on these day in, day out and have to say that it isn't just the engine design that comes from way in the past... The whole car is desperately out of date, particularly when compared to the continental range which is in a completely different world.
That being said, I'm sure the "stuck in the past" thing must be attractive to the type of buyers these will attract after all, a rich bloke in his 50s/60s isn't going to want a million and one buttons to play with, is he?
My personal opinion is that the arrange range needs a complete overhaul. - Keep the V8 Twin Turbo idea, but design a completely new engine, similar sort of old school styling and a completely new interior that mixes the old school simpleness of the current cars with the technology of the continental range - Now That would be a world beater
.Sorry Simon nice article but I need to bring your attention to the spelling of hydes it should be hides when refering to leather, especially the top grade skins used on these machines.
Having driven these types of vehicles recently they are not without their faults, I felt the door handles were not the quality they should be and they had an obvious problem with the laquer on the alloy wheels this should not be the case with vehicles of this marque, but still what an experience.
Having driven these types of vehicles recently they are not without their faults, I felt the door handles were not the quality they should be and they had an obvious problem with the laquer on the alloy wheels this should not be the case with vehicles of this marque, but still what an experience.
Soovy said:
Essex Exile said:
Lovely, but guaranteed to be attacked by every eco warrior in a 10 mile radius.
Exactly the best reason to buy one.article said:
This is the third Bentley to bear the flagship 'T' monicker, and suggests that Crewe are not about to change what they do just to fit changing global circumstances. Managing just 14.5 mpg, pumping out 465 g/km of CO2, and with an estimated pricetag of between £240,000 and £250,000, Bentley will be hoping that its customers are feeling similarly defiant.
Thank goodness some manufacturers do understand that these cars will pi$$ some people off and that their attitude is "So what?" How refreshing. I'm sick of reading in magazines about how "wrong" these cars are. I'm all for efficiency and low emissions, and those goals are achieved today quite well. But cars like these, Ferraris, the future M1 homage model, etc. are not where they should be bowing down to the environmentalists. Well done. May inefficient monster pushrod V8's live forever. 
Miguel
I thought RR borrowed this engine from accross the pond all those years ago in the first place?
In terms of the eco-warriors, you will always get a few moaning about cars such as this, but in reality they are irrelevant to the eco debate. Sold in tiny numbers and invariably driven small mileages each year.
A far bigger issue is the literally millions of new cars taking to the roads in China and India which are far from being at the cutting edge of environmental friendliness.
In terms of the eco-warriors, you will always get a few moaning about cars such as this, but in reality they are irrelevant to the eco debate. Sold in tiny numbers and invariably driven small mileages each year.
A far bigger issue is the literally millions of new cars taking to the roads in China and India which are far from being at the cutting edge of environmental friendliness.
Given the age of the original design & mechanical components I still think it's a huge feat of engineering to get something weighing close to the weight of half a QE2 moving at such a pace ! (Lotus engineered it aint)
I am inclined to think that the interior shown is a bit "Council Lottery Winner's" cocktail bar in lounge-look with those wood door cappings & console.
I'd prefer something perhaps a bit more subtle...
(Lotus engineered it aint)I am inclined to think that the interior shown is a bit "Council Lottery Winner's" cocktail bar in lounge-look with those wood door cappings & console.
I'd prefer something perhaps a bit more subtle...
Edited by sprinter885 on Thursday 13th November 09:43
[quote=xxplod]I thought RR borrowed this engine from accross the pond all those years ago in the first place? [quote]
I believe that this is an urban myth peddled by those in the May & Clarkson mould who despise UK engineering. Yes it has similarities with US engines of the period and they provided an excellent starting point. I am sure that they took a few US engines apart, but this what any prudent compny does when evaluating the competition.
Dr G your comments about the Chevvy engines is quite right, during my senior moment, I was thinking of Europe.
I believe that this is an urban myth peddled by those in the May & Clarkson mould who despise UK engineering. Yes it has similarities with US engines of the period and they provided an excellent starting point. I am sure that they took a few US engines apart, but this what any prudent compny does when evaluating the competition.
Dr G your comments about the Chevvy engines is quite right, during my senior moment, I was thinking of Europe.
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