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After starting back in position 11, the #7 Bentley Continental GT3 managed to dominate the opening round of the 2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge at Bathurst in Australia at the weekend. 12 gruelling hours of near-flawless and problem-free racing later, the #7 Continental GT3 finished the race in first place, driven by Maxime Soulet (BEL), Jordan Pepper (ZAR) and Jules Gounon […]","datePublished":"2020-02-04","dateModified":"2020-02-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Continental-GT-Takes-Win-At-Bathurst-12-Hour-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Continental-GT-Takes-Win-At-Bathurst-12-Hour-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/continental-gt-takes-win-at-bathurst-12-hour-debuts-at-gp-ice-race\/","about":["Bentley","BLOG","LATEST CAR NEWS","MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":550,"keywords":["Bathurst 12 Hour","Bentley Continental GT","GP Ice Race"],"articleBody":"The Continental GT shows its force in the Australian heat and shows its grace when drifting in the Austrian snow!After starting back in position 11, the #7 Bentley Continental GT3 managed to dominate the opening round of the 2020 Intercontinental GT Challenge at Bathurst in Australia at the weekend.12 gruelling hours of near-flawless and problem-free racing later, the #7 Continental GT3 finished the race in first place, driven by Maxime Soulet (BEL), Jordan Pepper (ZAR) and Jules Gounon (FRA). A win that was described as \u201clong-deserved\u201d win for the Continental GT3 by Bentley\u2019s Director of Motorsport, Paul Williams as they had been in contention \u201cmany times, especially here at Bathurst\u201d in the past. The team and their Continental GT3 found themselves in position 1 for an impressive total of 7 hours. Thanks to the car running flawlessly, good strategy and well-timed pit stops along the way, Soulet, Pepper and Gounon finished the race with only one hiccup along the way\u2026Despite racing in temperatures exceeding 40\u00b0C in the New South Wales city, the Conti ran exceptionally smoothly with its W12 twin-turbocharged TSI engine and even managed to set a new race distance record of 314 laps.\u201cWhat a weekend. Our crew has been pushed to its limits but shown that whatever racing throws at you, you must never give up.\u201d\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to start our season and we hope it is a sign of things to come for our customer teams around the world as we embark on our largest motorsport programme to date.\u201d  Bentley\u2019s Director of Motorsport, Paul Williams On the same weekend on the other side of the world in Austria, the Continental GT continued to amaze by debuting at the famous GP Ice Race where the car put on a show for the crowds as it slipped and slid around the ice track. Not only did it make for a stunning spectacle for viewers to take in, but also a great show of force for the Continental GT and all of its 626 hp! Continental GT at Pikes Peak 2019Driven by Catie Munnings (GBR), a Junior World Rally Championship driver, the car sported a livery that was not only stunning but was also a homage to the car that broke the Pikes Peak record just last year. Beating the hill climb record by 8.4 seconds, the Continental GT became the fastest production car ever at Pikes Peak and sported a very similar livery to the one at the GP Ice Race. The ice racer rocked a blue sky design with the rear of the car fading into the black, mountainous design which also incorporated black wheels for a fantastic visual effect. The car\u2019s debut consisted of several timed runs, as well as some demonstration laps where Munnings had the opportunity to show off the car\u2019s livery and the meaty W12 whilst tearing up the ice in studded Pirelli tyres. Talking about putting on a show, Munnings alsojoined professional Bomber skier Sven Rauber to do some skijoring, a sport thatinvolves a skier being towed by dogs, horses, or in this case, a 626 hpBentley. For more on exciting and spectacularmotorsport, subscribe to our mailing list below!Also, if you enjoyed this, we think you may also enjoy our article on the amazing, record-breaking VW ID.R. 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