Rolls-Royce has revealed its strongest automobile ever made and it isn’t a V12. The Spectre Black Badge is probably the most potent model of the model’s first EV.
The Spectre Black Badge is powered by twin electrical motors delivering 659 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque. That’s 82 hp greater than what you get in the usual Spectre, whereas peak torque is up by 128 lb-ft.
The added punch from the electrical powertrain interprets into fast acceleration occasions. The Spectre Black Badge can dash from 0-60 mph in simply 4.1 seconds. The automobile will get two new drive modes: Infinity and Spirited. The latter offers entry to launch management.
The Black Badge model additionally will get tuned dampers which are mentioned to scale back squatting below laborious acceleration and braking. Rolls-Royce additionally claims to have improved the physique roll traits of the Spectre.
All that efficiency does take a toll on effectivity, although. The Black Badge can cowl 266 miles on a single cost. Equip it with the elective 23-inch rims and the vary drops to 251 miles.
As is the case with any Rolls-Royce, you get a tonne of customization choices on the Spectre Black Badge. The outside has darkish accents throughout, whereas inside, you get carbon fibre and piano black trim choices.
Costs for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge begin at $490,000.
Supply: Rolls-Royce