The 2024 New York Auto Present was a bit mild this 12 months within the “wow” division. At a present which, no less than at a look, seems to be awfully acquainted to the one from the 12 months earlier than, and even the 12 months earlier than that in some circumstances (we’re you, Subaru), the unique part smack-dab within the Center of the Jacob Ok. Javits Middle is sort of the alternative. We have already profiled Lamborghini’s entry, the Revuelto hypercar. However what about Rolls Royce?
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With the identical underpinnings because the Phantom and the Cullinan however a completely bespoke physique and drivetrain all its personal, the Spectre is the high-class baller automotive for the eco-conscious millionaire. Fortunately, the Spectre visually seems to be each bit prefer it deserves the RR badge.
However from the sleeker, redesigned Spirit of Ecstacy hood decoration and barely much less ostentatious entrance grille to go together with large boulders of polished alloy wheels, the Spectre is an EV that no less than makes an attempt to distinguish itself aesthetically from ICE-powered Rollers throughout the lineup. Add on iconic reverse-hinged suicide doorways, LED accents on the door playing cards and headliner, and a motif distinctive to trendy Rolls-Royce’s that works notably effectively when the engine is gone and electrical motors are of their place.
Talking of electrical motors, this Curler makes use of two BMW eDrive completely excited synchronous motors that mix to ship a wholesome 430 kW, or roughly 577 mechanical horsepower, together with 664 lb-ft of torque, if you do the mathematics. With all of its torque accessible proper from the second you set your foot down, the Spectre takes benefit of the inherent strengths of battery-electric drivetrains simply the identical as a Nissan Leaf, a Tesla Mannequin 3, or another “regular” electrical car.
That is to the tune of zero to 60 in round 4.5 seconds and a high velocity restricted to 155 mph. It is not a Mannequin S Plaid or perhaps a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N by way of efficiency, however we will solely guess whoever buys this Spectre goes to spend more often than not barely poking the velocity restrict whereas their private driver takes care of navigating highways filled with peasants of their Audis and Toyotas.
With a beginning base value of $422,750 earlier than choices, taxes, and costs, there are legit mansions you possibly can purchase for that form of cash. However let’s be actual, a big-ish home will not give remotely the identical stage of clout that this Rolls-Royce delivers with ease.