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The Azure uses a traditional Bentley 6.75-litre
twin-turbo V8, as seen in the Arnage saloon. And it retains the unique Bentley character of effortless power.
Revving to 4, 500rpm, the cabrio has a seamless auto gearbox to drive the rear wheels. A massive 875Nm of torque
ensures the car offers incredible acceleration, despite its 2, 695kg weight. It records the 0-60mph sprint in 5.9
seconds. However, Bentley's engineers have also concentrated on body stiffness, which is crucial for a roofless car
of such vast proportions. While it's far from agile, handling is safe and stability good. Body roll is controlled
well, and the steering is acceptable, although the brake pedal suffers from a slightly soft pedal action. The ride,
however, is superbly cushioned. The classic floating Bentley ride is a constant, while the Sport button tightens
the active dampers to reduce this vertical movement. Based on the latest Arnage, the Azure four-seat convertible
uses the same 6.75-litre twin-turbo V8 as the saloon. Engineers have improved body stiffness over the old model,
which is crucial for a roofless car of such vast proportions. As well as traditional strengthening in the sills,
A-pillars and underbody, the Azure has two unique carbon fibre crossmembers linking the front and rear subframes.
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