2021 Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak runs on renewable fuel

Bentley launched a new sustainability initiative, with the announcement of a renewable fuels research and development program.  The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, designed and built to compete for the Time Attack 1 record at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, will be the first competition Bentley to run on renewable fuel.

The modified Continental GT3 racer, based on Bentley’s race- and championship-winning car, will power its way through the 12.42-mile course running on a biofuel-based gasoline. Per the company, various blends of fuels are currently being tested and evaluated, with possible Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions of up to 85% over standard fossil fuel.  Combustion-engine Bentleys will still be produced for the next nine years and the company’s new project aims to use of innovative fuel technologies on the future production. 

Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak engine is developed from the 4.0-liter turbo V8 fitted to the Continental GT V8.  The car features modifications both to its aerodynamics package and its engine include cooling air scoops in place of the rear windows.  The Continental GT3 Pikes Peak now enters a major test and development phase, based initially in the UK before being shipped to the USA for altitude testing.