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Rolls-Royce Spectre

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Rolls-Royce Spectre
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce
Production2023–present
Model years2024–
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
DesignerJan Rosenthal[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size ultra-luxury car (F)
Grand tourer (S)
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutDual-motor all-wheel-drive
PlatformArchitecture of Luxury
RelatedRolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Powertrain
Electric motor2× BMW eDrive Separately Excited Synchronous Motors (SSMs)[2]
Power output430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS)
Electric range264–291 mi (425–468 km) (EPA),[3] 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)

The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-sized luxury electric grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Spectre was formally launched at Napa Valley, California in 2023.[4][5] The first deliveries of the car were made in the last quarter of 2023.

It is Rolls-Royce's first electric vehicle (EV) and rides on the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan.[6][7]

Overview

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The Rolls-Royce Spectre has an EPA range from 264 miles (425 km),[3] and WLTP range of 321 miles (517 km).[8] It has a drag coefficient of 0.25,[8] making it the most aerodynamic shape Rolls-Royce ever created.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior
  • Head on view
    Head on view
  • Side view
    Side view

The Spectre has a redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy; the flowing robes were reshaped for a realistic look, with a lower and more dynamic stance, which makes it more aerodynamic. The new Spirit of Ecstasy stands 83 mm (3.3 in) tall, compared to her predecessor's 100 mm (3.9 in).[9] This brings it much closer to the original drawings made in the early years of the 20th century.[10] This iteration of the Spirit of Ecstasy will appear on all future models succeeding the Spectre.[11]

History

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In September 2021, Rolls-Royce announced the Spectre and confirmed that testing had commenced.[11] On 18 October 2022, the marque unveiled the Spectre through its social media channels. The Spectre follows a long-time tradition at Rolls-Royce of giving their models supernatural monikers.[11]

The Spectre was launched at a press event at Napa Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area during the summer of 2023.[5] Emma Begley, Rolls-Royce Director of Global Communications explained that the reasoning for the location was California's status as a luxury hub, and the US being the largest market for Rolls-Royce.[4] She notes that Napa was also a symbolic choice: "This is the place where history and the old order of the wine world have been rewritten... you can make a fabulous Rolls-Royce without our V12 in front of it.[4]

A single custom commissioned variant called the Spectre Semaphore was unveiled at the 2024 Monterey Car Week.[12] The car is named after its special Semaphore Yellow paint, with the colour being inspired by the varied terrains of California.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE, THE FIRST TIME". autodesignmagazine.com. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. ^ Cox, Georgina (4 July 2023). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: The Rolls-Royce that Changes Everything". Rolls-Royce (Press release). Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Fuel Economy Guide" (PDF). U.S. Department of Energy. 13 November 2023. p. 36. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "A New World Order: Rolls-Royce Spectre Debuts in Napa Valley Marking in Innovative New Era for the Ultra-Luxury Marque". Near+Far. 11 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Vogue On The Road: Cruising Around Napa Valley In A Rolls-Royce Spectre". British Vogue. 14 October 2023.
  6. ^ "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 29 September 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  7. ^ Motavalli, Jim (30 March 2022). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: New Luxury Coupé, With Battery Power". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  8. ^ a b "The Rolls-Royce Spectre Is Almost a Great EV". Wired. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Spirit of Ecstasy: The Human Drama Behind the Legend". Rolls-Royce (Press release). Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Spirit of Ecstasy Redesigned for Most Aerodynamic Rolls-Royce Ever". Rolls-Royce (Press release). Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  11. ^ a b c "Rolls-Royce". Rolls-Royce. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Spectre Continues its Bespoke Journey with Semaphore Commission for Monterey Car Week". Rolls-Royce (Press release).
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