Performance Review: Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Bentley Azure Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Bentley Azure has a 6761cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Azure shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Azure's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2695 kgs (5941 lbs) this makes the Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 in the same weight category as the 2017 Mercedes G Class 65 AMG 6.0 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Bentley Azure shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 6761cc 16V V8 engine produces 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 4200 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 738 lb-ft (1000.5 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (726 lb-ft) or the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 6.2 V8 Supercharged C8 (715 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Bentley Azure you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Biturbo (210.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Bentley Azure.

The Bentley Azure has a Power to weight ratio of 185.5 bhp per ton and 273.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Azure competing with the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Biturbo (210.4 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (210.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Bentley Azure generating around 273.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (298.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Mercedes C Class 63 S AMG (298.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs). This Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 is also faster than the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Azure and the 2014 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Convertible

When talking about the performance of the Bentley Azure on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.4 secs @ 95.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Convertible (14.33 secs), the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (14.35 secs), and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 has a maximum speed of 179mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Azure equals the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Bentley Azure T 6.8 V8 then how about the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (190 mph), the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (190 mph), or the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (190 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Azure Rivals List.

A Brief History of Bentley

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