The Bentley Flying Spur Speed set a new lap record under winter conditions at the Drivecenter Arena circuit in Fällfors, northern Sweden.
The model completed the lap in 2 minutes and 58 seconds, the fastest time ever recorded on the track under winter conditions.
The Drivecenter Arena is located about 160 kilometers from the Arctic Circle and was built on a former military airbase.
During winter, the circuit is considered the most active in the world for ice and snow testing. The track is 3.3 km long and, at the time of the record, was entirely covered with approximately 30 centimeters of ice and snow.
Even in these conditions, the Flying Spur Speed reached 120 mph (193 km/h), despite the longest straight being only 450 meters and also covered in ice.
The vehicle used was in standard production specification, with no mechanical modifications except for 21-inch studded winter tires suitable for the circuit conditions.
According to Bentley, performance was aided by the variable all-wheel-drive system and rear-wheel steering, which contributed to the vehicle’s stability and control.
The record references previous Bentley milestones, such as the 2007 and 2011 Ice Speed Records and the one-hour endurance record set by a Turbo R in 1986 in the UK.
The car used, with license plate Y15 BML, received a visual finish inspired by the brand’s Heritage Collection Turbo R, featuring Brooklands Green paint, yellow lines, and interior in Linen, Cumbrian Green, and Open Pore Walnut, in tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Turbo R.
The Flying Spur Speed is equipped with a high-performance hybrid powertrain, combining a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 PS and a 190 PS electric motor, integrated into an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. In Sport mode, the system delivers 782 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. In full electric mode, the vehicle offers up to 76 km of range under the European cycle with a 25.9 kWh battery, and a combined total range of 829 km.
The model also features the Bentley Performance Active chassis, which includes Bentley Dynamic Ride, four-wheel steering, and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential.
The 48.3% front and 51.7% rear weight distribution, combined with active torque vectoring and electronic stability control, contributed to traction and handling during the lap on ice and snow.
Source and images: Bentley. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
