# Supercharged Luxury Cars The Bentley Continental GT Speed is the Fastest Production Bentley Ever By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-continental-gt-speed References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-continental-gt-speed-fastest/42618/) & [bentleymotors](http://www.bentleymotors.com/en.html/) The [Bentley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner-blackline) Continental GT Speed is a vehicle that takes the already iconic and well renowned Continental GT car brand and augments it with a completely different level of speed and performance. Promoted as the [fastest production Bentley model ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley), this particular car weighs three tons and is powered by a durable 6-liter twin-turbocharged [V12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno) engine. This engine setup enables the vehicle to enjoy a ridiculous 633 brake horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. The end result is a vehicle capable of zipping along from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds on its way to a rip-roaring top speed of 331 km/h. Ultimately, the Bentley Continental GT Speed is targeted towards luxury auto buyers who have a need for speed in addition to a lust for luxury. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Auto Performance:** Luxury car brands can explore opportunities to enhance performance and speed in their vehicles to attract speed enthusiasts. - **High-powered Engines:** Automotive manufacturers can develop advanced engine technologies, such as twin-turbocharging, to deliver exceptional power and acceleration. - **Ultimate Speed Experience:** Luxury car companies can focus on creating vehicles that offer unparalleled speed capabilities, providing an exhilarating driving experience for their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury car manufacturers can leverage the demand for high-performance vehicles to cater to speed enthusiasts in the luxury market segment. - **Automotive Technology:** Automotive technology companies can develop innovative engine technologies and performance enhancements to meet the increasing demand for higher speeds in luxury cars. - **Automotive Design:** Automotive design firms can collaborate with luxury car brands to create aerodynamic and visually stunning vehicles that complement their high-speed capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blacked-Out Sportscar Spec Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner-blackline.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Space-Themed SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentayga-speed.md) - [Cancer Research Vehicle Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sagerstrong-foundation-bentley.md) - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md)