Rolls-Royce Spectre

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]

  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. ^ "Fuel Economy Guide" (PDF). U.S. Department of Energy. 13 November 2023. p. 36. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  4. ^ "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. ^ "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.