2023 Bentley Continental GT V8 Azure

The Azure sits at the comfort-focused end of the Continental GT range, and this 2023 V8 example in blue with the Blackline Specification makes a strong visual statement. With 542 bhp from its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, a 3.9-second 0-60 time, and a 198 mph top speed, performance is emphatically not sacrificed at the altar of refinement. At 18,002 miles from a single owner, the car has been driven enough to be properly settled in without approaching high-mileage territory.

The factory specification is thoughtfully assembled. Piano Black veneer, Diamond Knurling interior detailing, and chrome pinstriping to the fascia and door waistrails create a modern, less ornately traditional cabin than many Continental configurations. The Bentley Rotating Display — which cycles between touchscreen, analogue dials, and blank veneer — remains one of the most distinctive interior features in current production. Outside, the Continental Blackline Specification deletes chrome trim for a darker, more contemporary appearance, complemented by Mulliner self-levelling wheel badges.

As a one-owner, sub-20,000-mile Continental GT V8 Azure with a coherent and well-judged option list, this is a well-specified entry into Bentley grand touring ownership.