LONDON: Bentley has proudly announced that 15 of its limited-edition Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner cars have made their way around the world to their new owners.
Celebrating Bentley’s record-breaking run up the world-renowned Pikes Peak - Colorado in the US, this unique and exclusive run has unfortunately sold out.
The Pikes Peak Continental GT Limited Edition is part of Bentley Mulliner’s new ‘Collections’ portfolio that's been restricted to just 15 examples - all hand-built at Bentley’s carbon-neutral factory in Crewe, England.
Owners are spread around the world, in locations as far apart as Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, New Zealand, Latvia and the United Kingdom.
Five of the new owners come from the US including New York (Manhattan), Florida (Fort Lauderdale) to Michigan (Troy), California (Rancho Mirage) and Nebraska (Omaha).
Eighteen months ago, a race-prepared version of a standard W12-powered Continental GT beat the coveted time for a production car by more than eight seconds, climbing almost 5,000ft through Pikes Peak’s 156 bends in just 10 minutes and 18.4 seconds.
The world’s finest Grand Tourer was driven on that occasion by three-time Pikes Peak champion, former ‘King of the Mountain’ Rhys Millen.
To match the look of the record-breaking car, a third of customers have opted for the Mountain Decal Event Livery for their Limited Edition Continental GTs, whilst three owners have chosen a subtle gloss black exterior paint finish.
All 15 Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner cars honour Bentley’s achievements on the world’s most demanding hill climb.
The British luxury coach builder first achieved the record for the fastest production sports utility vehicle (SUV) with the Bentyaga in 2018, and then took the production car record with the Continental GT in 2019.
The Pikes Peak Continental GT Limited Edition is distinguished by exclusive Radium by Mulliner paintwork, complemented by a lightweight, carbon fibre body kit. Acid Green brake callipers and Pirelli P Zero Colour Edition tyres.
The front, lower bumper inserts are enhanced with gloss black detailing, mirrored on the roof panel, wing mirrors and rear surfaces before clapping on a Pikes Peak decal on the front fender.
Mulliner’s 22-inch Driving Specification wheels are in Gloss Black have been included as standard, while an optional ‘100’ grille celebrates the record-breaking Pikes Peak run which took place during the brand's centenary year.
The sporting theme continues inside the cabin Alcantara contrasted by Radium thread stitching while a honeycomb Radium stitching design is used on the steering wheel that's complemented by a radium strip across the middle to match the Pikes Peak race car.
The fascia design on the passenger side sports a graphic design showing a section of the famous Pikes Peak track itself, with five different graphics being used across the 15-car run, along with the record-breaking time of 10:18.488.
Pikes Peak Radium embroidery continues on the headrest stitching, contrast binding on the overmats, with Pikes Peak treadplates and exclusive B&O speaker covers in Black Anodised and Radium finish before adding the brand's innovative Bentley Rotating Display.
The Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner is equipped with the same 12-cylinder petrol engine as the car that broke the record last year.
The twin-turbo W12 produces 626bhp and 900Nm of torque - allowing it to accelerate from 0-100kph in 3.7 seconds and onwards to a top speed of 333kph.
