Bentley unveils 500 bhp Azure T

Stylish and powerful, the new Bentley Azure T boasts itself to be the world's most elegant convertible and that it might be destined to become a future classic. With unique Bentley 'T' styling cues reinforcing its sporting stance, the 500 bhp 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 legendary 'T' badge. 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 500 bhp and an whopping 1000 Nm of torque - an 11 per cent increase in power and a 14 per cent increase in torque over its 450 bhp / 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 commented, "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."