Published 11:15 IST, October 19th 2022

Rolls-Royce unveils first fully-electric car 'Spectre'; check luxury vehicle's features

Rolls-Royce unveiled its very first electric vehicle on Tuesday, further offering a peek into the automaker's aim to have its whole product line fully-electric

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Rolls-Royce, one of world's most prestigious car makers, unveiled its first fully-electric vehicle on Tuesday, furr offering a peek into century-old British automaker's aim to have its whole product line fully-electric by 2030. According to a statement from company, “Spectre is more than a motor car. It is a statement of intent and a symbol of a bright, bold future as Rolls-Royce progresses into an all-electric era.”  

Notably, this Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé class automobile has been designed using historic Rolls-Royce design cues along with modern amenities of electric age in order to maintain its timeless appearance. 

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This commitment to an all-electric engine will only enrich Rolls-Royce experience. Instant torque, silent operation, and perception of one unnoticeable gear have characterised features of an exceptional “canon of products” dating back to very first Rolls-Royce, 1904 10 HP. Furrmore, automaker anticipates delivering first Spectre vehicles to customers in latter half of 2023. 

With introduction of Spectre, Rolls-Royce creates a brand-new standard for Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé class of automobiles. 

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Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten Müller-Ötvös said, “Spectre possesses all qualities that have secured Rolls-Royce legend. This incredible motor car, conceived from very beginning as our first fully-electric model, is silent, powerful and demonstrates how perfectly Rolls-Royce is suited to electrification.” He also ded, “Spectre’s all-electric powertrain will assure marque’s sustained success and relevance while dramatically increasing definition of each component that makes a Rolls-Royce a Rolls-Royce.” 

Rolls-Royce Spectre's latest features

In order to simulate more than 400 years of usage for a Rolls-Royce, Spectre is being put on a journey of more than 2.5 million kilometres.  

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automaker touts Spectre as its most aerodynamic vehicle, and it does so because of biggest and smoost Rolls-Royce grille ever, which increases vehicle's range. It has 'Starlight doors', which have 4,796 soft lights, and are only available in this series. se lights also reflect “ereal night-time me”. In almost a century, Spectre is first two-door coupé in production with 23-inch wheels. 

Along with remarkable lighted surfaces, Spectre has a fully rebuilt SPIRIT digital luxury architecture, which is presented in classic Rolls-Royce fashion. 

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According to preliminary statistics, Spectre is anticipated to have an all-electric range of 320 miles (520 km) WLTP and provide 900 Nm of torque from its 430 kW motor. It should be able to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 100 kilometres per hour) in 4.4 seconds. 

According to USA TODAY report, Spectre would cost roughly between range of about $460,000 Phantom Rolls-Royce and $350,000 Cullinan SUV, even though automaker has not specified exact price. 

(Image: Twitter/ @rollsroycecars)

11:15 IST, October 19th 2022