Could Germany have built faster Deutschlands?

Could Germany have built a faster Deutschland class without treaty pressure?

Possibly, but German maritime infrastructure was also a major constraint, so removing the treaty would not guarantee a much faster ship.

The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to retain and replace older ships under restrictive rules. A different treaty environment might permit a faster design, but yards, machinery, and supporting infrastructure still imposed limits. Germany would likely have used greater speed in the historical ships if it could do so affordably. Legal permission and industrial ability must therefore be evaluated together.