The Bentley Continental GT ice race car was a specially prepared Continental GT that Bentley entered in the 2020 GP Ice Race at Zell am See, Austria, its first ice race, with rally driver Catie Munnings at the wheel. It kept the standard 626-horsepower W12 but added a raised ride height, a wider track, studded Pirelli tires, a roll cage and a titanium Akrapovič exhaust. Bentley’s ice credentials go back further, with Juha Kankkunen setting world ice speed records in Continental models in 2007 and 2011. A Continental GT is also strong collateral: Borro lends against cars worth $50,000 or more, so owners can raise cash without selling.
Bentley Continental GT Ice Race Car at a Glance
| Feature | 2020 GP Ice Race Continental GT |
|---|---|
| Event | GP Ice Race, Zell am See, Austria (2020) |
| Driver | Catie Munnings |
| Engine | Standard 6.0L twin-turbo W12, 626 hp |
| Changes | Raised ride height, 15mm wider track, studded Pirelli Scorpion tires, roll cage, racing seats |
| Exhaust | Bespoke lightweight titanium Akrapovič system |
| Significance | Bentley’s first ice-racing entry |
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What Is the GP Ice Race?
The GP Ice Race at Zell am See revives a 1930s tradition of racing cars on snow and ice in the Austrian Alps. It combines timed laps on a circuit carved from snow, about 600 meters long, with skijoring, in which a car tows a skier. Bentley’s Continental GT, one of the heaviest and most luxurious cars on the grid, showed how much grip its all-wheel-drive system could find with studded tires.
Bentley’s Ice Speed Records
Long before the ice race, Bentley used frozen seas to show off its performance. In 2007, four-time World Rally champion Juha Kankkunen set an ice speed record of 199.83 mph in a Continental GT on the frozen Baltic Sea. In 2011, he raised it to 205.48 mph in a Continental Supersports convertible. Bentley also runs winter driving experiences for customers.
The Bentley Continental GT Today
The Continental GT, launched in 2003, is Bentley’s best-selling grand tourer. The current generation is offered with a V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, replacing the W12 used in the ice race car. Its all-wheel drive and adjustable driving modes make it unusually capable in winter conditions for a luxury coupe.
Can You Get a Loan Against a Bentley Continental GT?
Yes. Most Continental GTs, especially later models, are worth more than Borro’s $50,000 minimum for vehicles. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with a minimum loan of $25,000. A Continental GT appraised at $150,000 could support a loan of up to about $75,000.
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. The car secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- You keep ownership. Your Bentley is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Private and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
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Winter Light on a Twelve-Cylinder Idea
Snow has its own acoustics. Everything goes muffled and clean, and then, from somewhere across the frozen circuit, a W12 clears its throat. Studded tires bite. A big, beautiful Continental GT, a car built for leather and long motorways, turns sideways in the Alpine light and does it with a grin.
That is the joy of this particular Bentley. It is grand tourer and mischief-maker at once. The same car that wraps you in quilted leather on a Tuesday evening can, with a few changes, find grip on ice, and you begin to understand why owners love them so completely. They are serious without being solemn.
Imagine your own Continental GT as a source of that feeling. The hum through the wheel, the weight of the door as it closes, the glow of the dials at dusk. A car like this is not a purchase so much as a companion, and few owners wish to see theirs disappear for the sake of a short-term need.
Borro offers a gentler route. Borro lends against luxury and classic cars, keeps yours in secure, fully insured safekeeping, and you retain ownership throughout. When you repay, it returns to you, ready for the next cold morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I borrow against my Bentley Continental GT?
Yes, if it is worth $50,000 or more. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with loans from $25,000, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day.
Did Bentley race a Continental GT on ice?
Yes. Bentley entered a modified Continental GT in the 2020 GP Ice Race at Zell am See, Austria, driven by Catie Munnings.
Was the Continental GT ice race car modified?
Lightly. It kept the 626 hp W12 but gained a raised ride height, a wider track, studded tires, a roll cage and a titanium exhaust.
What is the Bentley ice speed record?
205.48 mph, set by Juha Kankkunen in a Continental Supersports convertible in 2011.
Is the Bentley Continental GT good in snow?
Its all-wheel drive makes it capable in winter conditions, especially on winter tires.
See how much your Bentley could unlock. Borro’s car loans start at $25,000, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
