Jack Barclay announce Bentley Azure T

Stylish and powerful, the new Bentley Azure T is the world’s most elegant convertible and destined to become a future classic. With unique Bentley ‘T’ styling cues reinforcing its sporting stance, the 500bhp Azure T delivers driver-focused performance with the ability to transport four adults in first-class, open-top luxury.

The new Azure T, specified with the high performance version of Crewe’s iconic 6¾ litre V8 engine, is the latest in a line of Bentley models to bear the ‘T’ legend. The 1996 Continental coupe was the first modern Bentley ‘T’, followed in 2002 by the Arnage T, both flagship models with a distinctive sporting character and thunderous performance.

The Azure’s already striking form is now enhanced by 20-inch 5-spoke wheels and tyres, ‘Le Mans’ front wing vents, dark tint matrix grille and a sculpted, retractable Flying ‘B’ mascot.

For the performance-oriented Azure T, the twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 500bhp and 1000 Nm of torque – an 11 per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent increase in torque over its 450bhp/875 Nm Azure stable mate.

The famous Bentley wave of torque is even more prodigious than before and performance is significantly raised with a top speed of 179 mph (288 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of just 5.2 seconds (0-100 km/h in 5.5 sec). Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Stuart McCullough comments: “The new Azure T reflects our passion for creating the world’s most exhilarating and prestigious convertibles that, true to the Bentley T tradition, blend sophistication with a powerful presence.”
For further details etc. etc.

BENTLEY AZURE T – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

POWERTRAIN

Engine type Twin-turbocharged
90-degree V8 Twin-turbocharged 90-degree V8
Engine displacement 6¾ litres, 6761 cc 6¾ litres, 6761 cc
Maximum power 500 bhp / 507 PS / 373 kW @ 4,200 rev/min 450 bhp / 456 PS / 336kW @ 4100 rev/min
Maximum torque 738 lb ft / 1,000 Nm @ 3,200 rev/min 645 lb ft / 875Nm @ 1,800 rev/min
Emission standards EU IV / US LEV II EU IV / US LEV II

TRANSMISSION
6-speed ZF automatic gearbox with semi-automatic and sports functions 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox with semi-automatic and sports functions

PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph 5.2 sec 5.6 sec
0-100 km/h 5.5 sec 5.9 sec
0-100 mph 12.1 sec 13.4 sec
0-160 km/h 12.0 sec 13.3 sec

Maximum speed 179 mph/288 km/h 171 mph/274 km/h

CHASSIS

Steering 3.18 turns lock-to-lock
Type Speed sensitive, hydraulic power assisted, rack and pinion steering system

BENTLEY AZURE T – OPTIONS AVAILABLE

REGULAR OPTIONS

Naim for Bentley 1100 Watt premium audio system with 10 speakers
Dark tint 20-inch five-spoke Sport aluminium alloy wheels
Dark tint engine-turned aluminium fascia finish
Carbon silicon carbide cross-drilled disc brakes

MULLINER OPTIONS (principal options only listed)

Leather hides from previous Bentley model ranges
Leather hide colours matched to customer specification
Alternative premium veneers
NavTrak ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition) with 24-hour car location and tracking (UK and Europe only)

SERVICE & WARRANTY