Finnish rally-driver Juha Kankkunen + Bentley Continental GT = New ice speed record!

JannL · March 19th, 2007, 2:02 PM

"Oulu, Finland - A Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, smashed the world ice speed record last week, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland.

The near standard four-wheel-drive Continental GT - which is privately owned by the world rally star - eclipsed the previous ice speed record of 184.14mph (296.34km/h), set by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport at the same location."

Source + Video & Pics

Viper007Bond · March 19th, 2007, 2:06 PM

For the lazy:

Quote:

Most carmakers usually head somewhere warm like Nardo in Italy or the Bonneville Salt Flats to explore the upper reaches of their vehicles performance potential. Bentley went the other way recently when a Continental GT went to Oulu, Finland. Running on frozen sea ice (how much longer will be able to say that?), four-time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen achieved a two way average of 199.86 mph over a flying kilometer.

Kankkunen was driving his own personal Continental on the six-mile course across ice that was only 28 inches thick. His maximum speed on the record run was 205 mph. A roll cage and some snow tires with wicked spikes, along with aerodynamic tweaks like flush wheel and headlight covers, were the only significant mechanical changes. The engine calibrations were also adjusted to work with some non-standard fuel that was used to cope better with the minus 30C temperatures.

The press release along with a video showing the car making its record runs is after the jump.

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/03/continentalgt_l10_w4288_h2848.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/03/juhakankkunenincontinentalgt_l10_w800_h531.jpg

+ YouTube Video

No Boss · March 19th, 2007, 5:59 PM

I was doing 30mph down a hill after a snow storm last night in my GTi.....8)

static · March 19th, 2007, 6:11 PM

One mistake there.

The car was running on stock Nokian Hakkapelitta 5 winter tyres, the most popular winter tyre in Finland. Not a single stud came out.

http://www.nokiantyres.com/files/nkr/ha_talvi/hkpl5_tuote_iso.jpg

jack_christie · March 19th, 2007, 7:16 PM

Kinda makes the efforts of the guy in the EB110 look a bit lame.

press release

More pics and HD vids at:
Check out 'Hakkapeliitta Fastest on ice'

Anyone know what codec is used for the HD video?

IVIaster · March 19th, 2007, 8:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by static

One mistake there.

The car was running on stock Nokian Hakkapelitta 5 winter tyres, the most popular winter tyre in Finland. Not a single stud came out.

You see, they´re the best

Brother Michael · March 19th, 2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by static

One mistake there.

The car was running on stock Nokian Hakkapelitta 5 winter tyres, the most popular winter tyre in Finland. Not a single stud came out.

I think that studded tyres are something that are not so common in other countries, I have gotten the impression that many countries don't even allowe these kind of things. For us here in Finland of course it is kind of natural to use studded tyres during winter.

That's why I think the article said "wicked studded tyres".

poptya · March 20th, 2007, 5:02 AM

I didnt even know the CGT could DO 199mph O_O

Xeon SX · March 20th, 2007, 9:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poptya

I didnt even know the CGT could DO 199mph O_O

I thought we refer to Carrera GT when we say CGT?

poptya · March 20th, 2007, 9:53 AM

Well continental GT sorta fits and this thread is about the bentley, so it's not my fault you couldnt understand

kaBOOMn · March 20th, 2007, 11:18 AM

snow....ice....whats that?

Buktu · March 20th, 2007, 6:23 PM

Here in Denmark studded tires are indeed illegal.. Ruins the roads.. images/smilies/smile.gif

But that it quite impressive.

D-Fence · March 20th, 2007, 7:34 PM

Over here as well, my dad always dreams about his old Escort 2000 RS with studded tires....but then they were forbidden images/smilies/sad.gif

We don´t really need them over here, though.

I wonder what performance a Veyron would produce with THAT cold air in for the Turbo images/smilies/biggrin.gif

SoxXpupPeT · March 20th, 2007, 8:57 PM

those are nice tires. the real challenge for them tho is mounted to an 82' Impala on ice XD

bartboy9891 · March 20th, 2007, 9:42 PM

repost:
http://forums.finalgear.com/showthre...ighlight=EB110

FATMOUSE · March 21st, 2007, 6:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Fence

I wonder what performance a Veyron would produce with THAT cold air in for the Turbo images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Maybe a new world record to be? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · March 21st, 2007, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

repost:
http://forums.finalgear.com/showthre...ighlight=EB110

Bah, well locking the other one as this one has more replies.

March 19th, 2007, 2:02 PM	#1
JannL Joined: Nov 12th, 2006 Last Online: June 28th, 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Finnish rally-driver Juha Kankkunen + Bentley Continental GT = New ice speed record! "Oulu, Finland - A Bentley Continental GT, driven by four-times World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen, smashed the world ice speed record last week, reaching an average speed of 199.86mph (321.65km/h) on frozen sea off the coast of Finland. The near standard four-wheel-drive Continental GT - which is privately owned by the world rally star - eclipsed the previous ice speed record of 184.14mph (296.34km/h), set by a Bugatti EB110 Supersport at the same location." Source + Video & Pics

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No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: October 25th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	I was doing 30mph down a hill after a snow storm last night in my GTi.....8) __________________

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jack_christie Joined: Aug 1st, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 AM Posts: 553 Rep Power: 26	Kinda makes the efforts of the guy in the EB110 look a bit lame. press release More pics and HD vids at: Check out 'Hakkapeliitta Fastest on ice' Anyone know what codec is used for the HD video? Last edited by jack_christie; March 19th, 2007 at 9:06 PM.

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Buktu Joined: Nov 14th, 2005 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Denmark Age: 20 Posts: 777 Car: Suzuki Swift 1.3 2006 Rep Power: 20	Here in Denmark studded tires are indeed illegal.. Ruins the roads.. But that it quite impressive.

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D-Fence Ibiza-Proll Joined: Apr 2nd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: #gear in IRC Posts: 3,310 Car: Spanish Polo with LPG engine. Rep Power: 185	Over here as well, my dad always dreams about his old Escort 2000 RS with studded tires....but then they were forbidden We don´t really need them over here, though. I wonder what performance a Veyron would produce with THAT cold air in for the Turbo

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static Joined: Jan 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Southern Finland Age: 23 Posts: 810 Rep Power: 21	One mistake there. The car was running on stock Nokian Hakkapelitta 5 winter tyres, the most popular winter tyre in Finland. Not a single stud came out.

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poptya Joined: Dec 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: California Posts: 337 Rep Power: 14	I didnt even know the CGT could DO 199mph O_O

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poptya Joined: Dec 27th, 2006 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: California Posts: 337 Rep Power: 14	Well continental GT sorta fits and this thread is about the bentley, so it's not my fault you couldnt understand

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kaBOOMn Joined: Jun 29th, 2006 Last Online: August 17th, 2009 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 654 Rep Power: 20	snow....ice....whats that?

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SoxXpupPeT Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: September 11th, 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 998 Car: 82' Impala, 94' Z28 Rep Power: 21	those are nice tires. the real challenge for them tho is mounted to an 82' Impala on ice XD __________________

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