Bentley Motors is set to attempt to break the outright production car record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with the new Continental GT later this month. The current record and time to beat is 10:26.9. Last year, the record for a production SUV at Pikes Peak was set by the Bentley Bentayga in a time of 10:49.9 - taking nearly two minutes off the previous record by averaging 107 kmph.
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Pikes Peak veteran Rhys Millen will drive the Continental GT during the record attempt.Bentley's Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush, said, "We have taken much learning from our successful visit to Pikes Peak 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 Pikes Peak 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 Rhys Millen, who will have an on-board oxygen system fed into his helmet to reduce any effect of altitude sickness."
The current record and time to beat is 10:26.9.Pikes Peak veteran Rhys Millen will drive the Continental GT during the record attempt. The record attempt will take place on June 30
