Bentley Bentayga ready for Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Along the exceptionally challenging 20km course, which features 156 corners and a 4,302m climb, the Bentayga will have to average a minimum of 97km/h to achieve its target - to claim the outright Production Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) record. Tackling the challenge will be two-time overall Pikes Peak champion Rhys Millen, whose race team has been working tirelessly with Bentley Motorsport this year to prepare the car for 'The Race to The Clouds'.

The combination of a 600bhp engine, adaptive air suspension and 48V electric active anti-roll control makes the Bentayga the perfect challenger for the SUV record. As a competitor in the Production class, minimal changes have been permitted. The car features a roll cage, fire suppression system and racing seat, plus new tyres selected from Pirelli's DOT-marked range.

Around 300kg of interior trim has been temporarily removed for the event as stipulated by the rules, but in all other respects the Bentayga is a standard W12-powered production car. A sports exhaust from Akrapovic completes the specification of the car, which is finished in eye-catching Radium Satin paintwork and Bentley's Styling Specification kit - adding a carbon fibre front splitter, diffuser, side skirts and aerodynamic rear spoiler.