Rolls-Royce Spectre
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-size electric luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The first deliveries of the car will arrive in Q4 2023.
| Rolls-Royce Spectre | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
| Production | 2023 (to commence) |
| Model years | 2024– |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Dual-motors all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Architecture of Luxury |
| Doors | 2 |
| Related | Rolls-Royce Phantom |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 2× BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors |
| Power output | 430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS) |
| Electric range | ≥520 km (323.1 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm (126.4 in) |
| Length | 5,453 mm (214.7 in) |
| Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
| Height | 1,559 mm (61.4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,975 kg (6,559 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Rolls-Royce Wraith |
It will be Rolls-Royce's first EV and will ride on the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan.[1][2]
Overview
The Rolls-Royce Spectre will have a range of more than 310 miles (500 km).
The Spectre's design is very similar to today’s Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe, also having the suicide doors similar to the Wraiths.
The earliest prototypes showed a drag coefficient of just 0.25, making it the most aerodynamic shape Rolls-Royce ever created. The drag coefficient is expected to improve during the product's testing protocols undertaken in 2022.[3]
The Spectre will have a redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy, the flowing robes (often mistaken for outstretched wings) will be reshaped for a realistic look with a lower, more dynamic stance which will make her more aerodynamic. The new Spirit of Ecstasy stands 82.73 mm (3.3 in) tall, compared to her predecessor's 100.01 mm (3.9 in).[4] This brings her much closer to the original drawings made in the early years of the 20th century.[3] This iteration of the Spirit of Ecstasy will appear on all future models succeeding the Spectre.[5]
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
- "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- Motavalli, Jim (2022-03-30). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: New Luxury Coupé, With Battery Power". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
- "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY: THE HUMAN DRAMA BEHIND THE LEGEND". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- "Rolls-Royce Spectre". www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
