2023 Bentley Continental GT V8 Azure

With 18,498 miles on the clock, this 2023 Bentley Continental GT V8 in Azure specification is a lightly used example of the model in its most usable form. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 542 bhp and 770 lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Bentley quotes 0-60mph in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 198mph, which makes it far quicker than the grand touring brief suggests.

The car is finished in blue and carries the Blackline Specification, which swaps the usual bright exterior trim for darker finishes. Mulliner self-levelling wheel badges keep the Bentley wing upright whatever the wheel is doing. Inside, the Diamond Knurling Specification adds machined metal detailing to the controls, and Piano Black veneer sits alongside the Bentley Rotating Display. That display turns between a touchscreen, analogue dials and a plain veneer panel.

The Azure trim focuses on comfort and refinement, so this is a Continental aimed at long-distance travel rather than track work. The 'Euro 6' V8 gives up little to the W12 in real-world pace, and it is lighter on the nose, which helps the handling. The listing doesn't state the number of previous owners or the service history.