Bentley Bentayga Takes Recording As Fastest Production SUV At Pikes Peak

There is a battle within the Volkswagen Group to see who can build the fastest SUV. Porsche is fighting with the higher versions of the Cayenne, while Lamborghini is taking on the new Urus. But Bentley claimed the award and consolidated his position this weekend at Pikes Peak.

At the wheel of a Bentayga close to production, veteran Rhys Millen climbed the Colorado mountain in 10: 49.9.

This is not enough to challenge the id of the Volkswagen parent company that breaks records. R racer, but it was enough to claim the fastest SUV record of all time to enter the legendary Race to the Clouds.

According to the Bentley, Millen's time was nearly two seconds faster than the previous record for his type. During the 156 laps and almost 5,000 feet of elevation, Millen traveled an average of 66.5 miles at the hour (107 km / h), reaching 600 horsepower (447 kW) and 664 lb-ft ( 900 Nm_ of torque). The W12 turbo engine can muster – not to mention the superlative body control enabled by its active 48-volt suspension and the stopping power of its carbon-ceramic brakes.

"Taking a luxury SUV with a minimum of modifications and being able to drive this course in less than 11 minutes is a huge testament to the performance and engineering level of the Bentayga," said Millen. "I had a great run – the car was planted all the way along and gave me the confidence I needed to push hard."

To celebrate the record race, Bentley will only offer ten copies of a special limited edition Bentayga. Each will be crafted in-house by Mulliner in either Beluga Black or Radium Green, with 22-inch two-color rims, black trim, special Pikes Peak graphics and an interior decorated with black leather and lime and Alcantara trim, with Eliade. Technical upholstery in fabric and carbon fiber trim.