Bentley celebrates ice speed record with special edition model

Bentley celebrates ice speed record with special edition model

A few weeks ago Bentley celebrated the new ice speed record set by Juha Kankkunen in the Bentley Continental Supersports convertible. To celebrate this new record Bentley has produced a special "Ice Speed Record" limited edition Bentley Supersports, the model will be limited to just 100 units globally.

Juha Kankkunen set the new ice speed record in a biofuel-powered 6-litre, 12-cylinder Continental Supersports convertible on the perilous frozen Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland. The new record for the top speed on ice stands at a remarkable 205.48 mph, the old record was 199.83 mph which was also set by Juha in a Bentley Continental GT in 2007.Juha Kankkunen set the new ice speed record in a biofuel-powered 6-litre, 12-cylinder Continental Supersports convertible on the perilous frozen Baltic Sea, off the coast of Finland. The new record for the top speed on ice stands at a remarkable 205.48 mph, the old record was 199.83 mph which was also set by Juha in a Bentley Continental GT in 2007.

The Supersports Ice Speed Record edition is powered by a 6-litre, twin turbo-charged W12 engine, that produces 640 PS (631 bhp / 471 kW) - the most powerful Bentley ever - and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque. Paired with a Quickshift six-speed automatic transmission, it launches the convertible 'Ice Speed Record' model from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.0s) and reaches 100mph from a standing start in only 9.5 seconds (0-160 km/h in 9.4s).The Supersports Ice Speed Record edition is powered by a 6-litre, twin turbo-charged W12 engine, that produces 640 PS (631 bhp / 471 kW) - the most powerful Bentley ever - and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque. Paired with a Quickshift six-speed automatic transmission, it launches the convertible 'Ice Speed Record' model from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.0s) and reaches 100mph from a standing start in only 9.5 seconds (0-160 km/h in 9.4s).

The special edition model is on show at a Bentley dealer is distinguishable by its high-gloss carbon fibre on the dashboard, centre console and roof panel, and the unique red weave. The theme continues inside with Pillar Box red piping to seats and doors, and Pillar Box Red contrast stitching to seats, door casings, steering wheel and gearshift paddles.

An 8-inch screen displays the car's audio system, telephone, ride and comfort settings as well as the very latest navigation system, which uses both an in-car hard-disc drive and a DVD player to access route data.

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