When Bentley began its three-year quest to win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans more than a decade ago, it began with this, the Bentley EXP Speed 8. It was blazingly fast from the get-go, finishing third only to the dominant Audi R8s. And it looked even better doing it.
Truth be told, the EXP Speed 8 was in large part derived from the Audi, albeit with a few Bentley-specific modifications, such as a roof. Its derivative, simply known as the Speed 8, went on to win Le Mans in 2003.
Winning or no, it still looks gorgeous.
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