Rolls-Royce Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-sized luxury electric car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The first deliveries of the car will arrive in Q4 2023.

Rolls-Royce Spectre
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce
Production2023–present
Model years2024–
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutDual-motors all-wheel-drive
PlatformArchitecture of Luxury
Doors2
RelatedRolls-Royce Phantom
Powertrain
Electric motor2× BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors
Power output430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS)
Electric range260 mi (418 km) (EPA), 321 mi (517 km) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Length5,453 mm (214.7 in)
Width2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Height1,559 mm (61.4 in)
Kerb weight2,975 kg (6,559 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRolls-Royce Wraith (2013)

It is Rolls-Royce's first electric vehicle (EV) and will ride on the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan.[1][2]

Overview
Rear view
Interior

The Rolls-Royce Spectre has an EPA range of 260 miles (420 km),[3] and WLTP range of 321 miles (517 km).[4] It has a drag coefficient of 0.25,[4] making it the most aerodynamic shape Rolls-Royce ever created.

The Spectre has a redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy; the flowing robes (often mistaken for outstretched wings), were reshaped for a realistic look, with a lower and more dynamic stance, which makes her more aerodynamic. The new Spirit of Ecstasy stands 83 mm (3.3 in) tall, compared to her predecessor's 100 mm (3.9 in).[5] This brings her much closer to the original drawings made in the early years of the 20th century.[6] This iteration of the Spirit of Ecstasy will appear on all future models succeeding the Spectre.[7]

History

In September 2021, Rolls-Royce announced the Spectre and confirmed that testing had commenced. On 18 October 2022, the marque unveiled the Spectre through its social media channels. The Spectre follows a longtime tradition at Rolls-Royce of giving their models supernatural monikers.

References
  1. "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  2. Motavalli, Jim (2022-03-30). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: New Luxury Coupé, With Battery Power". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  3. Neil, Dan (2023-07-06). "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: Electrified at Last". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  4. "The Rolls-Royce Spectre Is Almost a Great EV". WIRED. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  5. "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY: THE HUMAN DRAMA BEHIND THE LEGEND". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  6. "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  7. "Rolls-Royce Spectre". www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
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