Press release
408KB
june 07, 2019 - Bentley Motorsport
Ready to summit: Bentley Continental GT set for Pikes Peak record attempt
- Continental GT seeks outright production car #record on June 30
- Follows #Bentley #Bentayga record-setting run in 2018
- Full race livery is revealed
- Race number #100 recognises Bentley’s centenary year
- Extensive testing programme continues
(Crewe, 6 June 2019) Bentley Motors is set to attempt to break the outright production car #record at the world-renowned #pikespeak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) with the new #continentalgt later this month. The current #record and time to beat is 10:26.9.
Last year, the #record for a production #SUV at #pikespeak was set by the #Bentley #Bentayga in a time of 10:49.9 - taking nearly two minutes off the previous #record by averaging 66.5 mph.
In #Bentley Motors’ centenary year, the spirit of endeavour and desire to push the boundaries of #automotive performance remains strong after 100 years of competition. The #continentalgt - #racing under #100 - equipped with the highly-capable and dynamic W12 engine has undergone extensive testing in order to prepare both car and driver for the #record attempt.
Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush, says:
“We have taken much learning from our successful visit to #pikespeak last year with the #Bentley #Bentayga and applied it to our preparations this time around. We are proud to demonstrate the Continental GT’s breadth of abilities in competition on a global stage.”
“The extreme conditions of #pikespeak pose a significant challenge. With the start line being at 9,300ft and climbing to 14,100ft the air is 1/3rd less dense than at sea level. The weather will also play a vital role in the run as 90 degree temperatures and clear skies can change to snow in a matter of minutes. The lack of oxygen will also impact driver #RhysMillen, who will have an on-board oxygen system fed into his helmet to reduce any effect of altitude sickness.”
Former ‘King of the Mountain’ and #pikespeak veteran #RhysMillen, who will drive the #continentalgt during the #record attempt, added:
“In the #pikespeak environment it [Continental GT] really checks every box as the most competitive vehicle you could arm yourself. This is one run, one day of the year. You have to be calm, be focused and process everything that you have to.”
The #record attempt will take place on June 30. More information about PPIHC can be found at https://ppihc.org/.
- ENDS -
Notes to editors
Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company’s four model lines, #Bentayga, Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as #Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. #Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.
HERO
4000x2668, 9MB
KS.PPHC.Willow109.
4000x2668, 8MB
KS.PPHC.Willow344.
4000x2668, 9MB
KS.PPHC.Willow38.
4000x2668, 7MB
KS.PPHC.Willow44.
4000x2667, 8MB
KS.PPHC.Willow57.
4000x2668, 6MB
PPHC.Willow129
4000x2668, 9MB
PPHC.Willow70
4000x2667, 8MB
Related news |
||
|
|
|
november 09, 2023
|
october 24, 2023
|
june 27, 2023
|
|
Bentley Motors and Contest Yachts collaborate on first joint project commissioned by a private client The new 20-metre Contest 67C... |
To celebrate 20 years of the Continental GT, Bentley Motors has collaborated with London design studio Forestaliga to create an ul... |
Recently announced GT #LeMans Collection to be viewed for the first timeCelebration of #Bentley milestones at 2023 #LeMansclassic ... |
Download all 
You might be interested in |
||
|
|
|
january 27, 2021
|
october 15, 2020
|
march 07, 2020
|
|
80,000th #continentalgt produced at the Home of #bentley in CreweThree generations produced over the last 18 yearsEmissions reduct... |
Global debut of new #flyingspurv8 – Bentley’s driver-focused four-door grand tourerDynamic debut of the Bentayga Speed – the faste... |
Equestrian Edition becomes first member of new #bentley Mulliner Collections portfolioUnique Horse and Rider silhouette emblems ad... |
Italian 
Download all 
Share
Share via mail 
Automotive
Sport
Events
Art&Culture
Design
Fashion&Beauty
Food&Hospitality
Technology
Nautica
Racing
Excellence
Corporate
OffBeat
Green
Gift
Pop
Heritage
Entertainment
Health & Wellness