2010 Bentley Azure T Review
2010 Bentley Azure T Review
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Pros
- Opulent interior, limited production guarantees exclusivity, Earth-turning torque, generous rear-seat passenger room.
Cons
- Ultra size, ultra price tag, ultra fuel bill.
What’s new
The Bentley Azure becomes the Azure T for 2010 and gains a more powerful twin-turbo V8 in the process.
Edmunds says
The 2010 Bentley Azure T's design and technology are from a bygone era. Some will find that endearing and others will deem it an automotive fossil. To each his own.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2010 Bentley Azure T 2dr Convertible (6.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$460/mo for Azure T Base
Azure T Base
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$213/mo
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Vehicle overview
It's pretty safe to say that the 2010 Bentley Azure T is a rolling anachronism. When you examine the Azure's specs, it certainly seems like a car that stepped through time. For example: It's an 18-foot-long convertible. It has a "6.75-liter" V8 with a redline of 4,600 rpm. Its city fuel economy rating is in the single digits. It weighs 6,000 pounds. And if that doesn't sell it, maybe this will: It has a hood ornament.
But what one man dismisses as "antiquated" another might honor as a pleasant reminder of heritage. While Bentley has moved on to its more modern Continental line with turbocharged W12 engines and all-wheel drive, the Azure provides a vital tie to old-world motoring and the brand's honored past. The Continental GTC is certainly a better and more rational choice for most ultra-luxury shoppers, but the Azure's old-world charm is not without merit for those who desire something different and irrefutably grand in their multicar garages.
For 2010, the Azure (now the "Azure T") becomes even grander thanks to a more powerful twin-turbo V8 that produces 50 more horsepower and 93 more pound-feet of torque for a monumental total of 500 and 738, respectively. Its main competition is still just one other car, however: the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. It's $80,000 more expensive, but when you're in this price category, the Phantom's newer design, fresher styling, novel suicide doors and greater sheer presence is probably well worth it. It can't match the Azure T's colossal torque, however, and there will always be those who prefer a Bentley to a Rolls-Royce.
Performance & mpg
The 2010 Azure is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.8-liter V8, which is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. The V8 cranks out 500 hp and a prodigious 748 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration is impressive given the Azure's bulky 6,000-pound curb weight -- Bentley estimates a 0-60-mph sprint of 5.2 seconds. Fuel economy is an estimated 9 mpg city/15 mpg highway and 11 mpg combined.
Safety
The Azure T comes standard with side airbags front and rear, antilock brakes, stability control, front and rear parking sensors and roll bars that deploy from behind the rear seats.
Driving
Enormous power and torque from the V8 notwithstanding, the 2010 Bentley Azure's 3-ton curb weight puts a damper on straight-line performance, though a 5.2-second sprint to 60 mph is nothing to sneeze at. The sub-5,000-rpm redline is a true novelty among gasoline engines in this day and age. Dynamically, the Azure feels its size around corners but there is an undeniable stateliness about the way it soaks up bumps and limits road noise on the open road.
Interior
In the grand British tradition, the 2010 Bentley Azure has a beautifully crafted interior that's not especially functional. Exquisite leather and wood trim imbue the cabin with a classic old-world feel, and the extensive selection of carpets, wood and hide colors leave ample room for that personal touch.
However, the overall effect is diminished by a steering wheel that doesn't telescope and aesthetically mismatched stereo and navigation systems that are difficult to use. Such are the complications of installing modern electronics in an interior designed in the late '90s when such technology was but a glimmer in some nerd's eye. The Rolls Drophead and Bentley's Continental GTC stablemate aren't exactly models of ergonomics, but they are at least leaps and bounds ahead of the Azure in terms of functionality.
2010 Bentley Azure T models
The 2010 Bentley Azure T is a four-seat convertible that comes standard with a power-operated cloth top; 19-inch wheels; parking sensors; power-folding and auto-dimming exterior mirrors; xenon headlights; power front seats with heating, massaging and memory functions; power tilt steering wheel; tri-zone automatic climate control; a navigation system and a six-CD changer. Beyond the usual dizzying array of customization options (colors, leather, veneers, trims), Bentley offers 20-inch wheels, a rearview camera, an iPod interface and a 10-speaker Naim sound system.
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5 out of 5 stars
The most beautiful automobile you can buy
kennethb1, 08/01/2012
2010 Bentley Azure T 2dr Convertible (6.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I owne a 2010 Bentley Azure T
This is one of the most beautiful automobile ever built.
It is extremely fast. It has a wonderful interior.
The exterior is just fantastic.
It is very quick,
Very high top speed.
Brakes exceptionally well.
The Bentley Azure T is very confortable.
The Stereo system is the best I have ever seen.
This Automobile turns heads.. where ever I drive it people look … and take photos of it.. Everyone wants to sit in it..
I have a Rolls Royce Phantom,
BMW 6 series, Mercedes 650, and a few other cars but the Bentley is my Favorite.
It is the most beautiful
5 out of 5 stars
High end collectability
Alex, 01/16/2019
2010 Bentley Azure T 2dr Convertible (6.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I bought this car in 2013 with 5k miles and have put another 4k on it. Its an amazing car to drive, elegant, imposing, and extremely fast. The car's long wheel base on the Arnage chassis gives it the proper weight and stature on the road. Its a huge car, but the awesome design keeps the proportions well in check. This is the only modern "super car" in my garage (I own 10+ classics) and … if maintained and treated properly will surely go up in value given the extremely low production and Bentley brand. Give it another 5 years and it will be a $300k plus car.
5 out of 5 stars
One of only 80 produced
David Edwards , 08/07/2020
2010 Bentley Azure T 2dr Convertible (6.8L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
I have owned this Azure T since it was seven weeks old it has now covered 2960 miles serviced every year at Bentley Glasgow. This was the last T manufactured in 2010 and has total spec it resides with other rare models of Bentleys and is the jewel in the crown.
2010 Azure T Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $363,000 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 11 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $460/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / unlimited miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Azure T include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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