Bentley Continental GT Convertible W12 Speed Rental in Miami — Black on Mandarin, 650 HP Grand Tourer

Why Rent the Bentley Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible in Miami

Bentley officially ended W12 production in April 2024. That means every W12 Speed on the road today is one of the last twelve-cylinder Bentleys ever built — a car that will be historically significant the way early Continental R models became. Renting one is one of the few remaining ways to experience the W12 without owning it.

The Speed trim itself is more than a badge. Compared with a standard Continental GT Convertible, the Speed adds rear-wheel steering (the rear wheels turn opposite the fronts at low speed for agility, then parallel at highway speed for stability), an electronic limited-slip differential, Bentley’s 48-volt active anti-roll system, torque vectoring by braking, and Speed-specific chassis tuning. In plain terms: it corners flatter, changes direction faster, and puts power down harder than any other Continental convertible.

In Miami, that translates to a car that feels planted on the causeways, alert through the causeway curves, and effortless when you leave the city. For guests choosing between this and the calmer Continental GT Convertible V8 in sky blue, the difference is straightforward — the V8 is the touring car, the W12 Speed is the statement.

Exterior — Blackline Specification and 22-Inch Speed Wheels

The exterior is finished in Onyx Black with Bentley’s Blackline Specification, which replaces every chrome exterior element — grille surrounds, window trim, badging, and exhaust bezels — with gloss black and dark-tint chrome. The matrix grille sits blacked out. The Bentley wing badges front and rear are dark chrome. Even the tailpipes are twin oval finishers in shadow rather than bright chrome.

The result is a car that reads as one continuous dark shape, broken only by the round matrix LED headlights with their cut-crystal detail and the red taillight signature at the rear. Speed-specific styling includes larger front air intakes (needed to cool the W12), a subtly aggressive rear diffuser, and 22-inch wheels in a five-spoke design finished in dark tint.

Under Miami sun, the black paint carries depth rather than flatness. At night, the LED signature front and rear does exactly what it was designed to do. Photographers love this car. Guests love this car in valet lines.

Interior — Mandarin Orange on Black, Diamond Quilting, Carbon Fiber Fascia

Open a door and the interior is the star of the show. Black leather everywhere your hand lands, offset by an aggressive Mandarin orange contrast that runs through the piping, the diamond-quilted stitching, the top rim of the steering wheel, the gear selector accent, the door pull inserts, and the embroidered Bentley B emblems on all four headrests. Even the seatbelts pick up the orange.

The seats are diamond-quilted in a bold pattern with contrast piping around each quilt. The fascia is carbon fiber weave rather than the traditional wood veneer of standard Continentals — a Speed-appropriate choice that keeps the cabin feeling modern and performance-focused. The rotating driver display is present, the 12.3-inch central touchscreen handles infotainment, and the digital driver cluster switches between full-map, analog gauge, and performance data views.

Naim for Bentley audio is standard on this car, along with heated and ventilated seats, Bentley’s neck warmer for open-top driving on cooler Miami evenings, and the Bentley Rotating Display that flips between screen, three analog gauges, and blank veneer at the push of a button. Nothing in this cabin is generic. Every surface is finished at Bentley’s Crewe factory by hand.

Performance — 650 HP, 208 MPH, and the Last of the W12s

Under the hood sits the reason this car exists — the 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 producing 650 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, matched to the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and Bentley’s active all-wheel-drive system. Zero to 60 mph arrives in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is 208 mph. Bentley officially calls this the most powerful production Continental GT ever.

What the numbers do not tell you is the sound. The W12 with the top down and the exhaust in Sport mode produces a deep twelve-cylinder note that no V8 will ever match — smoother than a Ferrari V8, more musical than an AMG V8, distinctly Bentley in character. In Bentley mode the drivetrain hushes everything down for comfortable cruising. In Sport, the shift points sharpen, the exhaust opens, and the throttle mapping tightens.

Rear-wheel steering makes low-speed maneuvers feel like a smaller car — parking on Ocean Drive or turning into a hotel valet is genuinely easier than it should be for a 5,300-pound convertible. On the highway, the same system counter-rotates for straight-line stability at speed.

For a deeper technical breakdown, see Bentley Motors’ official Continental GT Speed Convertible page.

Why Premier Auto Miami for Your Continental GT W12 Speed Rental

Since 2010, Premier Auto Miami has been the go-to fleet for guests who care as much about how a car is delivered as they do about the car itself. On a vehicle at this level, that matters.

Prepared to a higher standard. This W12 Speed is detailed inside and out before every rental, top mechanism inspected, tire pressures set for Miami temperatures, fluids checked, and cabin conditioned. You get the car ready to be photographed.

A real person, not a call center. From your first inquiry through pickup and return, you deal directly with our team. No hold music, no upsell.

Flexible booking on a limited car. Because there is only one of this car in the fleet, dates go quickly — especially November through May. Daily and multi-day rentals are available, with a one-day minimum. Longer bookings unlock better daily rates.

Transparent pricing. $1,199 per day. Deposit, mileage allowance, and delivery terms are written into your booking confirmation before you commit. Nothing changes at return.

Delivery across Miami. MIA, Opa-Locka executive terminals, Miami Beach, South Beach, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Brickell, and Fisher Island by boat coordination.

Where This Car Belongs in Miami

Some cars fit some parts of Miami better than others. The Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible in black on Mandarin belongs at:

Star Island and Fisher Island — the visual weight of the Onyx Black with the Mandarin flash inside plays perfectly against the water and white architecture. Brickell at dinner — arrivals at Zuma, Komodo, or Sexy Fish where valet placement matters. Ocean Drive on Friday and Saturday nights when the traffic slows to a crawl and the car becomes part of the show. South of Fifth for hotel arrivals at 1 Hotel or the Four Seasons at The Surf Club. And Homestead, Palm Beach, or Key Largo for guests who want to actually stretch the W12 on a longer coastal drive.

For guests using it for content production — music videos, fashion editorial, brand launches — the Mandarin interior is genuinely rare and photographs incredibly well. We regularly rent this car to production companies. Ask about production-day rates.

Reserve the W12 Speed Convertible

If you have a Miami weekend or event on the calendar and you want the top-tier open-top Bentley, do not wait to inquire. Availability moves fast on this car and the W12 platform is out of production, so replacements are not simple.

Reserve online, call (786) 886 3460, or send WhatsApp to (305) 336 1130 for the fastest response.

Browse the rest of the Bentley fleet: our Bentley rentals in Miami brand page lists everything, including the Bentley Bentayga, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, the Bentley Continental, and the sky blue Continental GT Convertible V8 for guests who want the same silhouette in a lighter, quieter package. For a broader comparison to other top-tier convertibles in our fleet, see the Rolls-Royce Dawn and our supercar rental Miami collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the top speed of the Bentley Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible?

The Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible has an official top speed of 208 mph and reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 3.6 seconds. It is powered by Bentley’s 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W12 producing 650 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful convertible Bentley has ever produced.

What makes the W12 Speed different from a standard Continental GT Convertible?

The Speed adds several Speed-exclusive chassis systems: rear-wheel steering for agility and high-speed stability, an electronic limited-slip differential, Bentley’s 48-volt active anti-roll control system, torque vectoring by braking, and Speed-specific chassis tuning. It also gets 22-inch Speed wheels, a bespoke rear diffuser, and Speed badging. Combined with the extra 108 horsepower over the V8 (650 vs. 542), it is a meaningfully different car to drive.

How much does it cost to rent a Bentley Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible in Miami?

The black on Mandarin Continental GT W12 Speed Convertible rents from $1,199 per day at Premier Auto Miami with a one-day minimum. Weekly and multi-day pricing is available on request. Pricing includes standard mileage allowance and Premier Auto Miami’s operational standards — deposit, insurance requirements, and delivery are confirmed in writing before booking.

Is the Bentley Continental W12 Speed good for photo shoots, music videos, or content production in Miami?

Yes — this is genuinely one of the most photogenic cars in our fleet, and we rent it regularly to production companies, fashion editorial teams, and music video producers. The bespoke black-on-Mandarin colorway is rare enough that it does not read as a stock rental car on screen, and the Blackline exterior photographs cleanly against both the water and the Art Deco backdrops of South Beach. Ask about production-day rates when booking.