Bentley built a special version of its 626-horsepower Continental GT to take on an ice race in Austria, and it's stunning
The specially built racer sports the same engine found in some production Continental GTs: a twin-turbocharged W12 that Bentley says winds out 626 horsepower and 664 foot-pounds of torque.
Bentley claims that the car can get from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
Bentley kept the Ice Race Continental GT mostly stock, but built in safety features like a roll cage, fire-suppression system, racing seats, and harnesses.
Bentley also gave the car a slight lift and a custom exhaust system ...
... and outfitted it with a set of studded Pirelli Scorpion ice tires.
Exterior lights by Lazer complete the off-road racer's rugged look.
Plus, a pair of limited-edition skis, jointly designed by Bentley and the ski brand Bomber, are attached to a bespoke roof rack. The skis are listed at $2,750 and $3,750, with the more expensive pair featuring inserts plated with 24-karat gold.
Speaking of, the car will tow a skier during an event called skijoring, a winter sport in which a skier is pulled by a horse, a pack of dogs, or, in this case, a 626-horsepower luxury grand tourer.
Bentley has tapped Junior World Rally Championship driver Catie Munnings to pilot the GT at this weekend's race, and Bentley said she'll be the "first modern-day female Bentley racer."
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