Rolls-Royce, explained by Otto

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

Brand History
The History of Rolls-Royce
Otto explains the history of Rolls-Royce: Rolls and Royce in 1904, the aero-engine years, the 1971 split, BMW’s 1998 rights deal and the Goodwood era since 2003.
Model Lineups
Rolls-Royce Model Lineup Explained
Otto explains Rolls-Royce model names: Phantom, Ghost, Cullinan and Spectre, what Series II, Extended and Black Badge mean, Phantom numerals and discontinued names.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined Rolls-Royce
Otto explains the cars that changed Rolls-Royce, from the 10 H.P. and Silver Ghost to the Silver Shadow, the 2003 Phantom VII, the Cullinan and the electric Spectre.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From Rolls-Royce
Otto’s ten iconic Rolls-Royce cars, from the first Phantom of 1925 and the V12 Phantom III to the Phantom VI, the Silver Seraph, the Wraith, the Dawn and Boat Tail.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic Rolls-Royce Engines & Drivetrains
Otto explains Rolls-Royce engineering: early sixes, the first V12 of 1936, the V8 era, BMW-built V12s, the twin-turbo V12, all-wheel drive and the electric Spectre.

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