# Fuel Efficient Luxury Vehicles The Bentley Continental GT V8 Debuts at NAIAS 2012 By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-continental-gt-v8 References: [motorward](http://www.motorward.com/2012/01/2012-naias-lexus-lf-lc/) & [carscoop.blogspot](http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/bentley-reveals-fresh-details-on-its.html) The [Bentley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition) Continental GT V8, released at the 2012 NAIAS, is a lite version of the Bentley Continental GT. The V8, available as a [coupe or convertible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider), is the product of Bentley’s challenge to itself to improve the Continental’s fuel efficiency by 40%. The Bentley Continental GT V8 has a new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged engine that, while already economical, also makes the car lighter, adding to its fuel efficiency and overall, meeting the goal of a 40% improvement compared to the W12 model. While some consumers worried the lite version wouldn’t measure up to the [speed and torque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt) of the W12, the coupe has the capability to go from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 188 mph. Previously, Bentley’s vehicles have been equipped with a 6.75 liter engine in the case of the V8 and a 6.0 liter engine for the W12. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 32% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fuel Efficiency:** Opportunity for luxury vehicle manufacturers to create fuel-efficient models to meet consumer demand. - **Lite Versions:** Opportunity for automotive industry to develop lighter versions of existing models to improve fuel efficiency. - **Twin Turbocharged Engines:** Opportunity for engine manufacturers to create more efficient, turbocharged engines for improved fuel economy. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for luxury vehicle manufacturers to innovate and offer fuel-efficient options to cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for the automotive industry to invest in research and development to create lightweight vehicles with improved fuel efficiency. - **Engine Manufacturing:** Opportunity for engine manufacturers to develop and produce twin turbocharged engines for various automobile brands seeking improved fuel economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Loaded Luxury Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Blacked-Out Sportscar Spec Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulliner-blackline.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [Chinese Culture Car Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-mulliner-inspired-by-china.md) - [Luxury Aerodynamic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan.md) - [Airline-Inspired Bespoke Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-seat-specification.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md)