Bentley sets new trailer-blazing record at Goodwood

A Bentayga EWB, Bentley’s newest flagship, has established new towing record on the famous Goodwood Hillclimb.

Powered by Bentley’s proven 4.0-litre V8 petrol turbo engine, which develops 542bhp and 568 lb ft (770Nm) of torque, the hill climb was completed in just 1 minute 21 seconds. What’s more, the Bentayga EWB (Extended Wheelbase) was towing 2.5 tonnes of straw in a specially-prepared Ifor Williams trailer.

Not only did the run set a new unofficial Goodwood record, but it was completed on second-generation renewable fuel, made from agricultural waste straw.

As part of Bentley’s ongoing trails into sustainable fuel, all modern Bentleys running on the hillclimb during the Festival of Speed are using renewable fuel, meaning an 85 per cent reduction in carbon emissions on a well-to-wheels basis.

The Ifor Williams trailer only needed light modifications for the run, including a bolted frame to secure the straw load and increased tyre pressures.

The stability and performance of the car and trailer were tested on three separate occasions, at both Anglesey Circuit and the MIRA proving ground.