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THE ROLLS ROYCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

As the first fully electric Rolls-Royce ever produced, the Spectre proves that electric battery technology has matured and can be successfully deployed at the pinnacle of automotive excellence, luxury, and performance. It also marks a historic technological and intellectual turning point for the brand: by the end of 2030, its entire product range will be fully electric; Rolls-Royce will never again produce a new model with an internal combustion engine.

The Spectre has created an entirely new category of car: the ultra-luxury electric super-coupe. Its fully electric powertrain delivers the iconic Rolls-Royce experience – instantaneous torque, silent operation, and an imperceptible shift sensation – while enhancing it for a new generation of clients. Its Decentralized Intelligence system enables a free and direct exchange of information between thousands of the vehicle's functions, further elevating the brand's famous "magic carpet ride." And with its aesthetic that is both contemporary and timeless, it takes the brand's design language and bespoke capabilities into a new electric era.

The Spectre has created an entirely new category of car: the ultra-luxury electric super-coupe. Its fully electric powertrain delivers the iconic Rolls-Royce experience – instantaneous torque, silent operation, and an imperceptible shift sensation – while enhancing it for a new generation of clients. Its Decentralized Intelligence system enables a free and direct exchange of information between thousands of the vehicle's functions, further elevating the brand's famous "magic carpet ride." And with its aesthetic that is both contemporary and timeless, it takes the brand's design language and bespoke capabilities into a new electric era.

With its generous proportions and visually striking two-door fastback design, the Spectre is the spiritual successor to the legendary Phantom Coupé. Its intimate interior serves as a perfect canvas for bespoke personalization, featuring a unique illuminated fascia and the first-ever "Starlight Doors" ever specified in a production Rolls-Royce.

No two Spectre customers are exactly alike, but they generally share a strong appreciation for fine materials and craftsmanship, as well as a clear preference for minimalist, clean design free from ostentation and excess. Often younger, self-taught, and confident, many Spectre customers embrace contemporary ideas around sustainability, authenticity, ecological awareness, and longevity.

As one of the most coveted luxury goods in the world, the Spectre is an extension of its owners, reflecting their personality and individual values, while symbolizing their achievements.

THE ROLLS-ROYCE 3.0

The first Rolls-Royce of the Goodwood era, launched in 2003, was the Phantom. Built on its own bespoke architecture, it represented Rolls-Royce 1.0.

For its successor, the brand created the Architecture of Luxury, a fully aluminum spatial structure also serving as the foundation for the Cullinan and Ghost models representing Rolls-Royce 2.0. With its fully electric powertrain and decentralized intelligence, the Spectre marks the beginning of Rolls-Royce 3.0 and ushers in a new era for super-luxury automobiles.

FULLY ELECTRIC POWERTRAINWith the Spectre, Rolls-Royce has chosen an uncompromising electric future by opting for a fully electric powertrain rather than a hybrid solution. It is equipped with two separately excited synchronous motors (SSM). The front electric motor produces 190 kW / 365 Nm, while the rear motor delivers 360 kW / 710 Nm. In terms of performance, this is equivalent to an internal combustion engine producing 430 kW (584 hp) with a torque of 900 Nm. In terms of acceleration, the Spectre goes from 0 to

60 mph in 4.4 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds).

To define a suitable range for the Spectre, the brand first consulted its customers to understand their needs. The confirmed range of 530 km (329 miles) according to the WLTP standard exceeds these requirements, demonstrating that the Spectre fits perfectly into the lifestyle of Rolls-Royce clients, who typically own more than seven cars in their garage for various occasions.

The charging time from 10% to 80% is 34 minutes using a 195 kW (DC) fast charger, which also allows enough charge to cover 100 km in approximately nine minutes.The Spectre is equipped with the Active Lane Centring system and Adaptive Cruise Control, which can be used simultaneously.

BATTERY

The Spectre is equipped with a 102 kWh lithium-ion battery, made with cobalt and lithium sourced from strictly controlled origins. It has been rigorously tested in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +50°C. The Spectre's onboard thermal management system consistently maintains an optimal operating temperature. REGENERATIVE BRAKING

The Spectre features a regenerative braking function that the driver can configure by pressing a button labeled "B" on the column lever.

By activating "Brake Mode," regenerative braking is increased, allowing for what is known as one-pedal driving, and even enabling the car to come to a complete stop if desired. The default setting at startup is low regeneration, mimicking the automatic driving style of a Rolls-Royce with an internal combustion engine.

DIGITAL ENGINEERING

The Spectre is the most connected Rolls-Royce in history, with three times as many transmitter-receiver signals as any previous model. Engineers even refer to it as the "Ultra- High-Definition Rolls-Royce" due to the speed and precision of its responses to road conditions and weather. Each of the thousands of features in the car's powertrain and chassis has been meticulously tested and optimized during its 2.5 million kilometer testing program. DECENTRALIZED INTELLIGENCE

Thanks to a software architecture known as Decentralized Intelligence, data is processed closer to its source rather than being fully managed by a single central unit. To achieve this, each of the 141,200 transmitter-receiver variables has its own dedicated control, handcrafted for precision.

PLANAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMThe Spectre's suspension is an evolution of the

Planar system originally introduced on the Ghost. Engineers describe it as an orchestration of systems, combining specially developed hardware with the Spectre's rapid processing capabilities to deliver the brand's famous smooth and effortless "magic carpet ride" driving experience. On straight roads, the system can automatically decouple the Spectre's anti-roll bars, allowing each wheel to function independently.

This prevents the rolling movements that occur when one side of the vehicle encounters a road irregularity and significantly reduces high-frequency disruptions caused by small, repeated surface imperfections. When the system detects a turn, it reconnects the components, stiffens the shock absorbers, and prepares to activate the four-wheel steering system to ensure effortless entry and exit from the curve. During the turn, individual sensors monitor nearly 20 different parameters related to steering, braking, power distribution, and suspension, adjusting them automatically to maintain perfect tracking and stability.

SPIRIT – LUXURY DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE

SPIRIT is a completely redesigned digital architecture that connects the owner of the Spectre to their car more intimately than ever before. In addition to managing the vehicle’s functions, SPIRIT is seamlessly integrated with the brand’s Whispers app, allowing owners to interact remotely with their car. For the first time, clients can extend their bespoke customization into the digital realm; for example, by choosing the color of the dashboard dials to complement the car's interior palette or exterior finish.

THE ROLLS-ROYCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

The Spectre is perfectly in tune with contemporary sensibilities while setting the course for the future of the brand. As Charles Rolls himself had envisioned, it embodies the type of car Rolls-Royce has been striving towards since its inception – a refined expression of lightness, power, and historical endurance. A Rolls-Royce above all, and an electric car secondly, the Spectre has been boldly designed, meticulously engineered, rigorously tested, and spectacularly crafted, representing a clear statement of intent, signaling to the world what Rolls-Royce stands for today and in the decades to come.

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