Bentley introduced the 2nd Gen Continental GT for the 2012 model year with the W12 version. This variant gets the name of the W12 twin-turbo 6.0L W12 engine that also powered the 1st Gen Bentley Continental GT. This 552hp engine was paired to an 8 speed automatic transmission to send drive to the rear wheels. The W12 was offered in Coupe or Convertible body styles, and was built until 2018 when the 3rd Gen Bentley Continental GT debuted.