Rolls-Royce Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Spectre is a full-size battery electric luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The first deliveries of the car will arrive in Q4 2023.

Rolls-Royce Spectre
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce
Model years2023 (to commence)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
RelatedRolls-Royce Phantom
Chronology
PredecessorRolls-Royce Wraith

It will be Rolls-Royce's first EV and will ride on the same platform as the Phantom and Cullinan.[1][2]

Overview

The Rolls-Royce Spectre will have a range of more than 310 miles (500 km).

The Spectre's design is very similar to today’s Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe, also having the suicide doors similar to the Wraiths.

The earliest prototypes showed a drag coefficient of just 0.25, making it the most aerodynamic shape Rolls-Royce ever created. The drag coefficient is expected to improve during the product's testing protocols undertaken in 2022.[3]

The Spectre will have a redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy, the flowing robes (often mistaken for outstretched wings) will be reshaped for a realistic look with a lower, more dynamic stance which will make her more aerodynamic. The new Spirit of Ecstasy stands 82.73 mm (3.3 in) tall, compared to her predecessor's 100.01 mm (3.9 in).[4] This brings her much closer to the original drawings made in the early years of the 20th century.[3] This iteration of the Spirit of Ecstasy will appear on all future models succeeding the Spectre.[5]

History

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

References
  1. "2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre: What We Know So Far". Car and Driver. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  2. Motavalli, Jim (2022-03-30). "Rolls-Royce Spectre: New Luxury Coupé, With Battery Power". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
  3. "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY REDESIGNED FOR MOST AERODYNAMIC ROLLS-ROYCE EVER". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  4. "SPIRIT OF ECSTASY: THE HUMAN DRAMA BEHIND THE LEGEND". www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  5. "Rolls-Royce Spectre". www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com. Retrieved 2022-05-30.
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