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Bentley breaks world speed record to prove outstanding performance

February 18, 2011

 

By Elizabeth Zelesny

Bentley races convertible on iceVolkswagen Group-owned Bentley Motors Ltd. is skating on thin ice to promote the traction and stability of the automaker’s Continental Supersports convertible.

In a do not try this at home stunt, Finland’s four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen set a new world speed record on Feb. 10 for driving on ice in the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland. Mr. Kankkunen drove the Bentley convertible to a top speed of 205 mph on the frozen waters.

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