Bentley has revealed a brand-new GT3-spec Continental GT racing vehicle ahead of the 2018 racing season.
The newest Continental GT3 is based on the new facelifted road-going model, which goes on sale next year. It has been established by Bentley Motorsport in Crewe, with technical support from the M-Sport rally team that runs the world championship-winning Ford Fiesta world Rally Car.
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It is powered by 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 however with engine administration from Cosworth for extra racing grunt. Unrestricted, it creates 550bhp as well as the aluminium body implies it has a weight of 1,300kg.
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The 2018 Continental GT3 racing vehicle has already undergone six months of testing ahead of the 2018 campaign, which includes the Blancpain GT series Endurance cup where Bentley Motorsport regime as the defending teams champions.
Bentley very first introduced a GT3-spec Continental GT racing vehicle in 2012 as well as has been a preferred among privateer teams across Europe. teams running Continental GT3’s have scored 120 podiums as well as 45 race victories in 528 races.
The 2018 Blancpain GT series Endurance cup kicks off in Monza on 22 April with Bentley entering two brand-new Continental GT3s. Privateers will have to wait up until next June to purchase one, for that reason it stays a Bentley Motorsport special for now.
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