Idris Elba the English actor who stars in Luther and The Wire has driven a Bentley Continental GT Speed to break the ‘Flying Mile’ UK land speed record set by Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1927.
Setting a top speed of 290.263 km/h (180.361 mph) the Bentley Continental GT Speed broke the existing record of 281.31 km/h (174.8 mph) set by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the legendary Napier-Campbell Blue Bird 88 years ago in Pendine Sands, Wales.
Elba, said: “I'm absolutely elated to have broken the 'Flying Mile' at Pendine Sands. It’s an honour to have taken on the challenge, and to successfully follow in the footsteps of the illustrious Sir Malcolm Campbell.”
Bentley Continental GT Speed Specs
Built: Crewe, United Kingdom
Engine: 6-litre twin-turbo W12 engine
Power: 467kW/820Nm
0-100km/h: 4.2 seconds
Top Speed: 331km/h
