- Rolls-Royce has unveiled the new Spectre Black Badge, which is their most powerful car.
- It has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that can produce up to 650 hp and 793 lb-ft of torque.
- The model sports an assortment of other changes including black accents and unique 23-inch wheels.
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge lineup is growing as the company has introduced a high-performance Spectre. It’s the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history as well as the first fully electric Black Badge model.
Designed to be “effortlessly intense, immediate, and precise,” the Spectre Black Badge appears to have an upgraded dual-motor all-wheel drive system that can produce up to 650 hp (485 kW / 659 hp) and 793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm) of torque. That’s considerably more than the standard model’s output of 577 hp (430 kW / 584 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm).
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Designed to be “effortlessly intense, immediate, and precise,” the Spectre Black Badge appears to have an upgraded dual-motor all-wheel drive system that can produce up to 650 hp (485 kW / 659 hp) and 793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm) of torque. That’s considerably more than the standard model’s output of 577 hp (430 kW / 584 PS) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm).
However, it appears you can’t get the full horsepower and torque output at the same time. While Rolls-Royce was annoyingly opaque, they noted the car has a new Infinity Mode which can be unlocked by pressing a button on the steering wheel. It frees up all 650 ponies to provide a “more direct throttle response to the driver.”
If you want to get the maximum torque output, you have to select Spirited Mode. Essentially Launch Control for the super rich, Spirited Mode is activated by fully depressing the brake and throttle at the same time while at a stop. Once the car signals that it is ready, the torque output is “temporarily” increased to 793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm) and this enables the Spectre to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.1 seconds. That’s 0.3 seconds faster than the regular model.
Rolls-Royce didn’t provide additional specifications, but the model presumably has a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This should provide a range of around 277 miles (446 km).
Besides the powertrain upgrades, engineers increased the steering weight, installed upgraded dampers, and reduced body roll. Rolls-Royce said this results in an “enhanced sense of engagement” while still providing a “Magic Carpet” ride.
Styling changes are relatively minor, but the Black Badge rides on 23-inch forged aluminum wheels that offer a two-tone or all-black finish. The car’s traditional brightwork – including the Spirit of Ecstasy, grille surround, window trim, and door handles – also take on a dark finish.
Customers will find a handful of new features and options including an Illuminated Grille backplate that is available in Chartreuse, Charles Blue, Forge Yellow, Turchese, and Tailored Purple. Customers can also get a new Vapour Violet paint job, an Iced Black hood, and a waft coachline that resides on the lower third of the car.
Moving inside, clients will find illuminated Black Badge treadplates as well as instrument dials in Cyan Fire, Neon Nights, Synth Wave, Vivid Grellow, or Ultraviolet. The debut model also sports an illuminated fascia, infinity logos, and Technical Fiber trim. The latter has a black Bolivar wood base that is topped by a diamond-shaped weave consisting of carbon and a fine metal thread.
