Bentley Tests Its Futuristic Biofuel by Climbing Up Pikes Peak
The British brand competed in Colorado’s International Hill Climb to debut a new alternative to gasoline.
On June 27, the most extreme Bentley ever made raced up one of the highest peaks on the continent as a modified Continental GT3. Its estimated 1,000 horsepower V8 engine was propelled by a proprietary blend of 98RON Renewable racing biofuel, a low-carbon, high-octane fuel that produces 85% less greenhouse gas than gasoline.
The modified coupe recorded the fourth-fastest time during the 99th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb near Manitou Springs, Colo. It was an honorable finish, considering that the field of 54 hyper-tuned racers included Porsches, Camaros, BMWs, and even “open wheel” specials built uniquely for this race. Robin Shute, a British professional racing driver based in Los Angeles, took top honors for the field in his 2018 Wolf GB08 TSC-LT.