Bentley to go back to "the ice" in 2014
Scheduled for February 6 to March 6, the 2014 Power on Ice event will once again be an opportunity for guests to spend time developing advanced techniques under the tutelage of four-time World Rally Champion and honorary 'Bentley Boy', Juha Kankkunen. In addition to his 23 world rally victories, Kankkunen has twice broken the world ice speed driving record behind the wheel of Bentley cars.
A further highlight of Power on Ice 2014 will be the debut of the new Flying Spur sedan, which will be put to the test on the series of challenging and exhilarating snow and ice circuits especially designed by Kankkunen.
The new Flying Spur combines refinement with all the potency of Bentley's 6.0 litre W12 twin turbocharged engine, delivering 616 bhp (625 PS) and a 200 mph (322 km/h) top speed. This makes the soon-to-be-released model the world's fastest luxury four door production car.
A Flying Spur's state-of-the-art all-wheel drive system, constantly adjusting the levels of power to the front and rear wheels depending on available traction, ensures the new model delivers optimal grip regardless of road or weather conditions. Bentley say it's one of the very few ultra-luxury sedans capable of conquering the kind of 'off-piste' driving challenge represented by Power on Ice.
"The Flying Spur is going to be an excellent addition to the Power on Ice experience and we're looking forward to showing what it is capable of," comments Kankkunen. "There's going to be something special about driving a luxury car you'd expect to see in Monte Carlo or London across the snow and frozen lakes."
The Flying Spur will join other Bentley Continental GT coupes in Finland (powered by the company's 6.0 litre W12 and 4.0 litre V8 engines), while Kankkunen will work with Bentley's own factory-trained driving experts to offer in-depth tuition designed to allow drivers to broaden their range of driving skills when faced by testing road and weather conditions.
Away from the thrill of learning how to drive the Bentley of their choice at high-speed on ice, the four-day adventure in Finland offers guests the chance to unwind in the exclusive and luxurious surroundings of the Ruka Peak resort.
Situated just 60 km from the edge of the Arctic Circle, the resort offers a wide selection of hotel and private chalet accommodation options and the mountain resort is widely believed to offer some of the finest, unbroken views of Finland's spectacular winter scenery. Open fires, saunas, first class local cuisine and flying to and from Helsinki by private jet help to complement the first class experience.
More details at www.bentleymotors.com.
