9 May 2015

Idris Elba Breaks The 'Flying Mile' UK Land Speed Record In A £175k Bentley

Big moment: On Thursday, Idris Elba broke the existing 'Flying Mile' UK land speed record - which has stood for almost 90 years - after climbing behind the wheel of a £175,000 Bentley on a beach in south Wales
Hollywood star Idris Elba has broken driving record after travelling at 180.361mph over a measured mile to break an 88-year-old driving record previously set by Sir Malcolm Campbell on Pendine Sands in Wales In 1927.

Elba, 42, had to cover a one-mile distance beating an average speed of 174.8mph in a £175,000 Bentley Continental GT to break the long-standing record. The record was independently verified by the UK Timing Association. See more photos after the cut...

'It's an honour': The 42-year-old Luther actor took on the challenge for his new TV show, and has revealed his joy at following in the footsteps of the previous record-holder Sir Malcolm Campbell
Sir Malcolm Campbell, pictured here in his Bluebird car, broke his own speed record in 1927
Sir Malcolm Campbell, in his Bluebird car, broke his own speed record in 1927
Speedy ride: The £175k Bentley driven by the actor did the trick, thanks to its six-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, skimming easily across the Pendine sands
Soaring to new heights: Idris was spotted at Coventry Air Show in the West Midlands on Saturday, filming for his new Discovery Channel showAll smiles: The London-born star appeared to be in high spirits as he enjoyed the gravity-defying activities at the weekend
Sir Malcolm Campbell, pictured, held 13 world speed records during the 1920s and 1930s 
Sir Malcolm Campbell
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