The very popular electric vehicle (EV), the Rolls Royce Spectre, has been around for a while and now it’s time for the very special Black Badge version. This is the legendary British marque’s darker alter ego, amplified. In addition to debuting bold exterior finishes, like the ‘Vapour Violet’ featured in our images, vivid interior details and the inevitable and multi-faceted, innovative opportunities for personalisation, the Black Badge Spectre summons a four-figure torque output (1075 Nm!), with a record 485 kW (668PS / 659BHP equivalent) of power. This makes this model the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.
All The Power
For the prestige Black Badge Spectre, the concept of formidable bursts of power is taken to an extreme with two power-train innovations. Although these functions are new for a Rolls-Royce motor car, they have an interesting historical precedent. In aircraft powered by the legendary Rolls-Royce ‘Merlin’ engine, including the ‘Supermarine Spitfire’, pilots could obtain a burst of additional power by pushing a switch. So can the Spectre driver, but not with the usual Rolls Royce silky smooth V12, no: This is the power of electricity.
‘Infinity Mode’ is unlocked by pressing the Infinity (∞) button on the steering wheel, whereby the full 659BHP of power is made available, providing a more direct throttle response to the driver. Once this mode is activated, the dials become more vibrant to match the change in the motor car’s character. The car also features ‘Spirited Mode’, which allows the driver to experience a burst of intense, instantaneous acceleration. When the Spectre is stationary, the driver engages this function by fully depressing the brake and throttle at the same time, waiting for a haptic and visual response signalling the car is ready, before fully releasing the brake. This temporarily amplifies the torque output to a landmark 1075 Nm, unleashing a surge of force and propelling the motor car from 0-60mph in just 4.1 seconds (in the right environment obviously).
With Power Comes Responsibility
To match this extraordinary power-pack, Rolls-Royce chassis specialists have introduced a number of changes to inspire drivers to wield the unprecedented power of the Black Badge Spectre with confidence. The steering weight is increased and the roll stabilisation is adjusted to create more feedback from steering inputs and reduce body-roll during cornering. Enhanced dampers also increase body control, reducing ‘squatting’ under acceleration or deceleration. These revisions perfectly balance an enhanced sense of engagement with the effortless operation and highly regarded ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ associated with Rolls-Royce cars.
The Inner Sanctuary
From the moment passengers board the Black Badge Spectre, its rebellious character is immediately apparent through the bold interior treatment. The unique pattern on the ‘Illuminated Fascia’, which is itself an abstract expression of the Rolls Royce symbol, the ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’, now incorporates the Infinity symbol used across the wider Black Badge family from this prestige brand. A statement of infinite power, the emblem once marked historical water-speed records and is a hallmark trusted by those adrenaline pioneers from the history of the motor car. The fascia comprises over 5,500 ‘stars’ of varying proportions and intensity, set in a Piano Black ‘sky’.
Framing this advanced craft feature is a richly complex ‘Technical Fibre’ surface finish. This diamond-shaped weave uses carbon and fine metal thread on top of a black Bolivar wood base. The thread is laid by hand in a diamond pattern between layers of carbon fibre, creating a three-dimensional effect. Once cured, each interior piece is sandblasted, sealed with six layers of lacquer, and hand-polished to a flawless finish, adding striking depth and clarity. That’s what we mean by designer quality. The Black Badge Infinity symbol is further incorporated in the this version of the Spectre, stitched into the leather ‘Waterfall’ section, which separates the rear seats.
The Black Badge Spectre’s instrument dials can be curated with a choice of five colour themes seemingly drawn from a 1990’s techno club: ‘Vivid Grellow’ (yes, you read that correctly), ‘Neon Nights’, ‘Cyan Fire’, ‘Ultraviolet’ and ‘Synth Wave’, allowing fortunate owners to harmonise the physical and digital surfaces within their motor car via the ‘SPIRIT’ operating system. This digital architecture of luxury also grants access to remote charging and location information, and the marque’s exclusive digital members club, ‘Whispers’. This is an EV, but not like any we have seen before.
Rolls Royce & MHH International
Now in its second year of production, the Rolls-Royce Spectre has established itself within the marque’s pantheon of super-luxury motor cars otherwise powered by superb V12 internal combustion engines. The company produce an interesting and surprisingly varied catalogue of luxury cars and MHH International are proud to offer a wide selection, including the current model all-wheel-drive Spectre EV, or alternatively choose from the very modern Ghost, the superb Cullinan SUV (who thought that off-roading could be this luxurious) or the regal Phantom.
Clients interested in purchasing a Rolls Royce motor car for export from the UK to global destinations like New Zealand, Ireland, Kenya and Mauritius among others, can rest assured that MHH International are solely focussed on car export and are dedicated to providing the ultimate car export service. Our clients can enjoy their export experience confident that the car is being handled with the greatest care; fully insured. Ask about our VAT reclaim service. Will your next car be a Rolls Royce?
