Rolls-Royce Spectre

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Rolls-Royce Spectre
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Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce
Production2023–present
Model years 2024–
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door coupe
Layout Dual-motor all-wheel-drive
Platform Architecture of Luxury
Related Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Powertrain
Electric motor 2× BMW eDrive permanently excited synchronous motors
Power output430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS)
Electric range 264–291 mi (425–468 km) (EPA), [1] 321 mi (517 km) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,210 mm (126.4 in)
Length5,453 mm (214.7 in)
Width2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Height1,559 mm (61.4 in)
Kerb weight 2,975 kg (6,559 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Rolls-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.

Contents

It is Rolls-Royce's first electric vehicle (EV) and rides on the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan. [2] [3]

Overview

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Rear view
Interior Rolls-Royce Spectre IAA 2023 1X7A0752.jpg
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

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]

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