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Pre-Owned · March 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Continental GT Speed W12: The Last Great Twelve

Bentley's twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine — 16 cylinders arranged in a W configuration, producing 659 bhp in Speed specification — is one of the great internal combustion achievements of the modern era. As Bentley accelerates its transition toward hybrid and eventually full electric powertrains, the W12 Continental GT Speed is entering a period where it is both the ultimate expression of the model and the last opportunity to own one at pre-appreciation prices.

The W12 Engine: Why It Matters

The W12 is not merely a larger engine than the V8 — it is a fundamentally different character. Where the V8 is lithe, responsive, and efficient, the W12 is authoritative, effortless, and sonically unique. Twelve cylinders firing at intervals that no other configuration replicates produce a sound beneath the bonnet that ranges from a refined mechanical murmur at idle to a wall of turbocharged torque at full power. This is not a car that needs to rev to engage — it simply applies force.

The 2022 Continental GT Speed at Opulent Exotics — priced at $212,244 with just 5,855 miles in Moonbeam with Linen interior, and CPO certified — represents the W12 experience at a significant discount to its original retail price. A second 2022 Continental GTC Speed example at the same price point with 19,032 miles completes the W12 inventory. Both are inspected to Opulent Exotics' standards.

The Investment Case for the W12 Continental GT Speed

Collector car market analysts have noted consistently that the final production years of significant engine configurations — especially V12 and W12 engines — correlate with appreciation periods beginning 8–12 years after discontinuation. The Ferrari 458's naturally aspirated V8, the BMW E46 M3's straight-six, the Mercedes-Benz AMG 6.2-litre V8 — all followed this pattern. The W12 Continental GT Speed, with its unique engine architecture and limited remaining production life, occupies a similar position today.

For clients in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida considering a W12 Continental GT Speed: the current pre-owned market prices these cars at approximately 40–45% below their original retail values. This gap is likely to compress as the W12 transitions from current model to discontinued engine and eventually to collectible powertrain. Opulent Exotics' current CPO examples — inspected, warranted, and available for immediate purchase — represent the optimal entry point.

W12 Continental GT Speed — Available Now at Opulent Exotics Jacksonville

Both 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed W12 examples are available now at Opulent Exotics in Jacksonville, FL at $212,244 each. Contact Jhonny Garcia at (305) 922-5380. White-glove delivery available throughout Northeast Florida and the broader Southeast.

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