Bentley, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of Bentley: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of Bentley
Otto explains the history of Bentley: W.O. Bentley and the 1919 founding, Le Mans in the 1920s, Rolls-Royce from 1931, Crewe, Vickers and Volkswagen since 1998.
Model Lineups
Bentley Model Lineup Explained
Otto explains Bentley model names: Continental GT, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Torcal, what Azure, S, Speed, Mulliner and EWB mean, and the discontinued names.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Bentley
Otto explains the eight Bentleys that changed the company, from the 3 Litre and the first Derby and Crewe cars to the Turbo R, Continental GT, Bentayga and Torcal.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Bentley
Otto’s ten iconic Bentleys, from the supercharged Blower and the Speed Six to the R-Type Continental, the Continental R, the Mulsanne and the coachbuilt Batur.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Bentley Engines & Drivetrains
Otto explains Bentley engineering: the 3 Litre four, the big sixes, the 6.75-litre V8, the W12, all-wheel drive, the hybrid V8 and the electric Torcal.

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