Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Unveiled, Becomes Brand’s Most Powerful Car with 650bhp

Rolls-Royce's grand tourer, the Spectre, is now the first EV with a high-performance Black Badge variant, producing an astonishing 650bhp and 1,075Nm, an increase of 73bhp and 175Nm over the basic model. These impressive power figures make the Black Badge Spectre the most powerful Rolls-Royce yet. While the official details remain undisclosed, the high-performance electric model is likely to hit our market soon, carrying a significant price hike over the standard Spectre, which starts at Rs 7.5 crore (ex-showroom) before options. It will serve as an electric alternative to luxury sedans like the Bentley Flying Spur and the Continental. Read on for more details.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: Powertrain

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre builds on the standard Spectre’s all-wheel-drive, dual-motor electric powertrain, taking performance to a whole new level. While the base model offers a substantial 577bhp and 900Nm, the Black Badge boasts an impressive 650bhp and 1,075Nm. This extra power is channelled through the new Infinity driving mode, which sharpens throttle response and adds a sportier visual flair. For ultimate acceleration, the Spirited drive mode acts like a launch control system: simply depress both brake and accelerator, wait for the prompt, and unleash the power. Rolls-Royce claims a 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.1 seconds.

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The Black Badge Spectre is equipped with enhanced steering and suspension for improved handling. The steering has been made heavier to provide a more stable and connected driving experience, while the dampers have been fine-tuned to reduce body roll through corners and prevent the rear from dipping when accelerating.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: Exterior and Interior

The Black Badge Spectre is distinguished by its Vapour Violet paint (with optional Iced Black bonnet). With 44,000 colours and various custom choices, the high-performance model caters to individual preferences. For a distinctive appearance, the Black Badge adds a bespoke Spirit of Ecstasy logo, a dark-finished grille, and 23-inch five-spoke forged aluminium wheels.

Inside, the Black Badge Spectre continues the personalisation theme with an illuminated grille and treadplates that can be tailored to individual preferences. The star-pattern dashboard, made up of over 5,500 individually illuminated elements, adds to the innovative design.

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The digital instrument panel lets drivers choose their own colour themes, while the combination of carbon fibre and fine metal threading in the trim creates a sophisticated, cutting-edge look.