Rolls-Royce Spectre
Rolls-Royce Spectre | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce |
Production | 2023–present |
Model years | 2024– |
Assembly | United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size ultra-luxury car (F) Grand tourer (S) |
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 Separately Excited Synchronous Motors (SSMs)[1] |
Power output | 430 kW (577 hp; 585 PS) |
Electric range | 264–291 mi (425–468 km) (EPA),[2] 321 mi (517 km) (WLTP) |
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 (2013) |
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-sized luxury electric grand tourer 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.[3][4]
Overview
[edit]The Rolls-Royce Spectre has an EPA range from 264 miles (425 km),[2] and WLTP range of 321 miles (517 km).[5] It has a drag coefficient of 0.25,[5] making it the most aerodynamic shape Rolls-Royce ever created.
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 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).[6] This brings her much closer to the original drawings made in the early years of the 20th century.[7] This iteration of the Spirit of Ecstasy will appear on all future models succeeding the Spectre.[8]
History
[edit]In September 2021, Rolls-Royce announced the Spectre and confirmed that testing had commenced.[8] 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.[8]
The Spectre was formally launched at Napa Valley, California in 2023.[9][10] 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 U.S. being the largest market for Rolls Royce.[9] 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.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Cox, Georgina (4 July 2023). "ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE: THE ROLLS-ROYCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING" (Press release). Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ a b "Fuel Economy Guide" (PDF). U.S. Department of Energy. 13 November 2023. p. 36. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "The Rolls-Royce Spectre Is Almost a Great EV". WIRED. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY: THE HUMAN DRAMA BEHIND THE LEGEND". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- ^ "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
- ^ a b c "Homepage". rolls-roycespectre.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ a b c "A NEW WORLD ORDER: ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE DEBUTS IN NAPA VALLEY MARKING AN INNOVATIVE NEW ERA FOR THE ULTRA-LUXURY MARQUE". Near+Far.
- ^ "Vogue On The Road: Cruising Around Napa Valley In A Rolls-Royce Spectre". British Vogue.