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Upgraded Bentley Continental GT3

The upgraded Bentley Continental GT3 is ready for mountain racing, to achieve the fastest time in the modified car category.

The most powerful Bentley ever produced is equipped with a large rear spoiler and other accessories created for this type of mountain race at over 4,000 meters above sea level.

The current record is held by David Donner in a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport with a time of 9: 36.559. In the 99th annual Pikes Peak race, which will take place in June, the Continental GT3 will be driven by Rhys Millen.

Matthias Rabe said: “We are delighted to be returning to Pikes Peak for the third time – now powered by renewable fuel, as the launch project for another new element of our Beyond100 program.”

The Continental GT3 has a 4.0-liter turbo V8 engine and will use biofuel. “Our powertrain engineers are already researching both biofuels and e-fuels for use by our customers alongside our electrification program – with intermediate steps of adopting renewable fuels at the factory in Crewe and for our company fleet,” Bentley said.

Hybrid versions of all Bentley models will be offered from 2023, and from 2030 the company’s focus will be on electric models.

Source: Bentley

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Forze IX – the fastest Hydrogen Racing Car

Although EV sales are growing, Hyundai in collaboration with Forze Hydrogen Racing has created the fastest EV on fuel cells. It is a Forze IX race car with an alternative type of zero-emission fuel.

Weighing 3,307-pound (1,500 kg), the Forze IX reaches a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h) thanks to 805 hp and all-wheel drive. Maximum power is provided by two fuel cell systems. It will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds. The Forze IX is expected to be the fastest fuel cell race car.

“Forze is an exciting team made up of some of the brightest young minds, and with a proven pedigree of bringing fuel cell mobility to the race track. Hyundai is delighted to enter into this partnership with Forze. By drawing on our leadership in fuel cell mobility and Forze’s ambition to take hydrogen to the next level, together we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in the development of zero-emissions racing. “

Tyrone Johnson, Head of Vehicle Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center.

Source: Hyundai

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Audi R18 TDI Ultra

The only private Audi R18 TDI Ultra is offered for sale. It is a car without hybrid specifications and is the only privately owned driving model.

Although Audi modified this model, in 2018 it returned the car to its original specifications. The Audi R18 TDI Ultra has a 3.7-liter V6 diesel engine with 532 hp and a sequential transmission. The car has a chassis with the serial number 100. The Garrett TR30R turbocharger is in charge of achieving maximum power.

The R18 TDI Ultra is a model that achieved 4 of Audi’s 13 wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. It has not been driven since 2018 and is located in Luxembourg.

Although 8 units of this model were produced in 2011, currently only six exist, and this one is the only one privately owned.