A specially prepared Bentley Continental GT will take part in the 2020 GP Ice Race in Zell am See, Austria. Following on from Bentley’s recent history of setting Ice Speed Records in 2007 and 2011, the W12-powered Grand Tourer is ready to continue the brand’s heritage at the event in Austria across the weekend of 1-2 February 2020.
The Ice Race Continental GT is sporting a livery that pays homage to its record-breaking compatriot from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2019 and shares the same factory-built W12 twin-turbo engine. The 6.0-litre TSI unit delivers 635 PS (626 bhp), 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque, a 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds) and a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).
The car’s three chamber air springs, 48V active anti-roll control system and iron brakes are entrusted with the cool running of the Continental GT on the purpose-built ice track.
Junior World Rally Championship driver Catie Munnings will pilot the Continental GT in Zell am See. The FIA European Rally Championship Ladies Trophy winner, former host of the CBeebies television programme ‘Catie’s Amazing Machines’ and daughter of former rally driver Chris Munnings, will be the first female driver of the modern era to competitively race for Bentley Motorsport.
The car has been kept as close to stock as possible, with minimal changes for safety compliance including a rear roll cage, on-board fire suppression system, racing seats and harnesses. Modifications beyond standard include increased ride height, arch extensions to accommodate a 15 mm increase in track width, studded Pirelli Scorpion Ice Zero2 tyres, a brace of Lazer high performance lights and a custom exhaust system from Akrapovič. The roof features a bespoke rack, fitted with a pair of Bomber for Bentley Centenary Edition skis.
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