Bentley starts limited production of the Pikes Peak Continental GT

The first of a limited run of 15 examples of the Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner has been built at Bentley's carbon neutral factory in Crewe, England.

Celebrating the record-breaking run of a standard Continental GT at the famous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2019, where the production car record was bettered by eight seconds, the Pikes Peak Continental GT is a striking limited edition created by Bentley Mulliner as part of the division's new 'Collections' portfolio.

With all 15 vehicles allocated, customer deliveries of this special iteration of the Continental GT are due to begin in September, destined across the globe from New Zealand to America. Each one honours Bentley's accomplishment at the most demanding hill climb in the world, where Bentley achieved the record for fastest production SUV in 2018 and production car in 2019.

The new limited edition model is distinguished by a carbon fibre body kit and eye-catching Radium by Mulliner paintwork, mirroring the colour scheme used on the record-breaking car.

Gloss black detailing has also been added to the front lower bumper inserts, roof panel, wing mirrors and rear surfaces. Over a third of the vehicles allocated include the optional mountain decal to match the record holding vehicle. Acid Green brake disc callipers, Pirelli P Zero Colour Edition tyres in Radium Finish and a Pikes Peak decal on the front fender hint at the model's record-breaking lineage, while 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels in Gloss Black are standard. An optional '100' grille is a reminder that the Continental GT's impressive hill climb achievement took place in Bentley's centenary year.

Inside the cabin, Alcantara with contrasting Radium thread stitching adorns much of the soft trim areas, matched with Beluga hide. The steering wheel features a honeycomb stitching design and a centre stripe both in Radium, as per the Pikes Peak GT race car. Carbon fibre fascias and waistrails are complemented by a Piano Black centre console, all adding to the sporting theme.

The passenger-side fascia features a graphic showing a section of the Pikes Peak track, with five different graphics being used across the 15-car run, along with the record-setting time of 10:18.488.

Pikes Peak embroidery on the seat headrests in Radium stitching, Radium contrast binding on the overmats, Pikes Peak treadplates and exclusive B&O speaker covers in Black Anodised and Radium finish further enhance the interior appeal. The Continental GT's luxurious cabin includes the ground-breaking Bentley Rotating Display, deep pile overmats and Front Seat Comfort Specification.

Like the Continental GT that broke the Pikes Peak record last year, this new model features the world's most advanced 12-cylinder petrol engine - the twin-turbocharged Bentley W12. This mighty engine develops 626bhp and 900Nm of torque, effortlessly accelerating the Continental GT from zero to 100km/h in 3.7seconds, with a top speed of 333km/h.