Spectre is the Rolls-Royce that changes everything – the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, ushering in the marque’s bold new all-electric future. Crucially, it is a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second: no concessions or compromises in terms of interior space, comfort, performance or ride quality have been made– indeed, all have been refined and augmented by the car’s underpinning architecture and engineering.
Revolutionizing Engineering: Unveiling the ‘Rolls-Royce 3.0’ – Spectre
In 2003, the Phantom marked the genesis of the Goodwood-era Rolls-Royce, signifying Rolls-Royce 1.0 with its bespoke architecture. This legacy evolved into the ‘Architecture of Luxury,’ serving as the backbone for subsequent models like the Cullinan and Ghost, representing Rolls-Royce 2.0. Now, embracing a fully electric powertrain and decentralized intelligence, Spectre heralds the dawn of Rolls-Royce 3.0, embarking on a new era of super-luxury motoring.
All-Electric Drivetrain
Pioneering an unwavering commitment to an all-electric future, Spectre employs an exclusive all-electric drivetrain, featuring two Separately Excited Synchronous Motors (SSMs). This setup delivers impressive performance akin to a combustion engine, boasting 584 horsepower and 900Nm of torque, propelling Spectre from 0 to 60mph in just 4.4 seconds.
Deliberately tailored to meet client needs, Spectre’s confirmed range of 530 kilometres exceeds expectations, aligning seamlessly with the lifestyle of Rolls-Royce owners. Charging from 10-80% takes a mere 34 minutes using a 195 kW (DC) fast charger, providing approximately 100km of range in nine minutes.
Innovative Battery and Technology
The 102kWh lithium-ion battery in Spectre, crafted from cobalt and lithium sourced responsibly, undergoes extensive testing across various temperatures. Its integration within the car’s architecture ensures optimal operation while functioning as a substantial acoustic insulator.
Introducing the ‘Brake Mode,’ Spectre offers enhanced braking recuperation, facilitating single-pedal driving and personalized driving experiences. With its advanced SPIRIT digital architecture, the car processes a multitude of variables with unprecedented speed and precision, enabling swift responses to diverse driving conditions.
Cutting-Edge Design and Interior Sophistication
Inspired by haute couture, modernist sculpture, and nautical design, Spectre’s exterior design embraces precision and reflection, drawing parallels with contemporary racing yacht aesthetics. From its widest-ever Pantheon grille to its meticulously crafted split headlights and sleek roofline, every detail embodies elegance and aerodynamic prowess.
Inside, Spectre’s interior is an embodiment of bespoke luxury, offering technologically advanced features like Starlight Doors and the Illuminated Fascia, fostering an ethereal, celestial ambiance. The interior’s design, inspired by British tailoring, showcases lapel sections customizable in various colors, reflecting the pinnacle of personalization.
Digital Engineering
Spectre is the most connected Rolls-Royce in history, with three times as many sender-receiver signals as any previous model. Indeed, engineers describe it as ‘Rolls-Royce in ultra-high definition’ on account of the speed and accuracy of its responses to road and weather conditions. Each of the car’s thousands of drivetrain and chassis characteristics were exhaustively tested and refined during its 2.5-million-kilometre testing programme.
Through a software architecture known as Decentralised Intelligence, data is processed closer to its source rather than being handled in its entirety by a single central processing unit. To achieve this, each of the 141,200 sender-receiver variables has its own dedicated handmade control; in nearly all cases, several additional sub-variables account for variations in climate, ground speed, road type, vehicle status and driving style. This enables the car to respond more quickly to driver inputs and changing road conditions.
All-Aluminium Architecture of Luxury
Spectre, the fourth Rolls-Royce model built on the unique ‘Architecture of Luxury’ platform, was strategically designed to accommodate an electric powertrain from its inception. This innovative framework, an all-aluminium spaceframe, offers unparalleled scalability and modification capabilities, allowing customization of core elements tailored to each product.
In a groundbreaking step forward, Spectre’s engineers tapped into the platform’s potential. By integrating the battery into the structure and employing sophisticated extruded aluminum sections, Spectre boasts a 30% stiffer spaceframe than any previous Rolls-Royce. This adaptive design allowed for optimal floor placement, contributing to exceptional aerodynamics and a lower seating position while enhancing the passenger cabin’s cocooning effect.
Moreover, the battery’s integration as part of the architecture not only offers a smooth underfloor profile but also functions as 700kg of additional acoustic insulation, enriching the overall driving experience.
A New Era Unveiled
Spectre transcends the boundaries of contemporary luxury, embodying Rolls-Royce’s commitment to excellence and innovation. This remarkable model, not just an electric car but a quintessential Rolls-Royce, reflects the brand’s unwavering ethos, setting new standards and defining the future of luxury motoring for generations to come.
