Rolls-Royce Spectre

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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-motor all-wheel-drive
PlatformArchitecture of Luxury
RelatedRolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Powertrain
Electric motor2× BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors
Power output430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS)
Electric range264–291 mi (425–468 km) (EPA),[1] 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 car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. 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.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Rear view
Interior

The Rolls-Royce Spectre has an EPA range from 264 miles (425 km),[1] 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[edit]

In September 2021, Rolls-Royce announced the Spectre and confirmed that testing had commenced.[7] 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.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Fuel Economy Guide" (PDF). U.S. Department of Energy. 13 November 2023. p. 36. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  2. ^ "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  3. ^ Motavalli, Jim (2022-03-30). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: New Luxury Coupé, With Battery Power". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  4. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "Homepage". rolls-roycespectre.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.

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