With an all-wheel-drive system
that offers reassuring driveability in all conditions, the Bentley Continental
GT is the perfect Grand Tourer to take on the challenge posed by driving in
snow and icy conditions, particularly as the northern hemisphere winter sets
in. To push the car’s cold climate
capabilities further, February 2013 sees the return of the Bentley Power on Ice
programme, offering existing owners, enthusiasts and aspiring drivers the
chance to explore the extreme limits of the Continental GT on the frozen lakes
of northern Finland.
While the Continental GT is a
relaxing and exceptionally capable Grand Tourer regardless of the driving
surface, the participants will be led by a team of expert instructors who will
help the guests explore a range of driving techniques. Leading the line-up is
Finnish rally star, four-time World Rally champion and modern-day Bentley Boy
Juha Kankkunen. Kankkunen is already an expert at driving Bentleys on ice; in
February 2011 he broke his own Ice Speed Record, piloting a Bentley Continental
Supersports Convertible to 205 mph (330 km/h) on the frozen Baltic Sea off the
coast of Finland. A national hero in his native Finland, Kankkunen comments:
“The opportunity to once again
drive the Continental GT around our famous ice tracks is one I can’t resist.
The huge power combined with all-wheel-drive and the new eight-speed gearbox
makes the GT the perfect car for such exciting and engaging driving. Our
customers are always amazed that their cars are so rewarding to drive at the
limit of grip, and it’s my pleasure to teach them how to do it!”
After flying to the town of
Kuusamo on a private charter, guests are driven to the exclusive ski resort of
Ruka, just 60 km from the edge of the Arctic Circle, arriving at the luxury Chalet
Ruka Peak boutique hotel. The two-day programme focuses on driving both the V8
and W12 versions of the legendary all-wheel-drive Continental GT on the smooth
ice of the local lakes, on tracks specially prepared by Bentley’s winter
driving team.
As well as the exhilarating
driving opportunities, guests have the chance to enjoy a range of Nordic
activities. Snowmobiling, a night-time husky sled safari, traditional Finnish
smoke saunas and dinner at an historic reindeer farm complete the programme and
provide perfect opportunities for relaxation following the thrilling driving
sessions on the ice.
Bentley's Power on Ice
programme runs from 7th-28th February 2013, with places starting at Euros 9,990
per driver. More details are available
through the worldwide Bentley dealer network or at
http://www.bentleydriving.com/index.php/poweronice.
Source: Bentley Media
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