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Bentley Bentayga Pikes Peak Challenge

PIKES PEAK CHALLENGE FOR BENTAYGA

  • Bentley Bentayga enters world famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
  • The “race to the clouds” takes place in Colorado on 24th June 2018
  • Driver and details to be announced in due course

(Crewe, 18 January 2018) Bentley Motors will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for the first time on 24th June 2018 with the award-winning Bentayga.

The 600 bhp, W12-powered Bentayga will tackle the famous 12.42-mile Colorado Springs hill climb with record-breaking ambitions, aiming to navigate the 156 corners of ascending asphalt quicker than any SUV before.

A car is being prepared for the competition by Bentley’s motorsport department at the company’s headquarters in Crewe, England. Leading the project is Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush, who comments:

“Since its launch, the Bentayga has set the luxury SUV benchmark with its unique combination of bespoke British craftsmanship, performance and grand touring ability. We hope to set another benchmark at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by conquering the most demanding mountain road course in the world.”

Deploying 900 Nm of torque through intelligent all-wheel-drive and state-of-the-art air suspension together with Bentley’s pioneering 48-volt active anti-roll system, the Bentayga delivers extraordinary dynamic ability without compromising refinement.

Bentley Bentayga takes on Pikes Peak | Videos

Bentley Bentayga takes on Pikes Peak | Photos

The Bentley Bentayga takes the checkered flag at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, breaking the record for fastest sport utility run
Rhys Millen, two-time champion of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, salutes his first place win in the Bentley Bentayga
The arduous Pikes Peak climb spans just 12.42 miles of road, but includes 156 corners and nearly 5,000 feet of altitude gain
The Bentley Bentayga SUV did the Pikes Peak run without powertrain modifications to its big W12 engine and 48V anti-roll control systems
Rhys Millen, part of the famous Millen family of racers, is a championship rally and drift driver
Millen is congratulated by the Bentley team at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Capitalizing on the win, Bentley plans to issue a limited edition of the Bentayga to celebrate the Pikes Peak victory
The special Pikes Peak Bentayga features the same green livery which covered the one driven by Millen to take the win

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