[AndrewGS]

I wouldn't mind a properly-tuned smallblock in a Cadillac. Bentley's big cars use an OHV V8 (heavily revised in 2001, updated again last year) and they command quite a bit of respect.

 

[AndrewGS]

Bentley doesn't really have a competitor. Lets say Bentley competed with the Grandeur Motor Company, and Sigma Motors - who also offered cars in the 200K category - and used DOHC V8s and V12s with 8 speed transmissions. You can bet Bentley would be dinged heavily for it in the Robb Report and would be sourcing DOHC engines from Mercedes within 2 years.

Still, you never hear anyone complain about their refinement, etc. If it's good enough for the best it's good enough for Cadillac.

Bentley actually reverted back to the OHV RR engine after using the BMW DOHC V8 for a few years. They could use the W12 as they do in the Continental but the 'ol V8 is a better engine. Meanwhile, RR uses the BMW V12.