Rolls-Royce has revealed its most powerful car ever made and it isn’t a V12. The Spectre Black Badge is the most potent version of the brand’s first EV.
The Spectre Black Badge is powered by dual electric motors delivering 659 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque. That’s 82 hp more than what you get in the standard Spectre, while peak torque is up by 128 lb-ft.
The added punch from the electric powertrain translates into quick acceleration times. The Spectre Black Badge can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. The car gets two new drive modes: Infinity and Spirited. The latter gives access to launch control.
The Black Badge version also gets tuned dampers that are said to reduce squatting under hard acceleration and braking. Rolls-Royce also claims to have improved the body roll characteristics of the Spectre.
All that performance does take a toll on efficiency, though. The Black Badge can cover 266 miles on a single charge. Equip it with the optional 23-inch rims and the range drops to 251 miles.
As is the case with any Rolls-Royce, you get a tonne of customization options on the Spectre Black Badge. The exterior has dark accents all around, while inside, you get carbon fibre and piano black trim options.
Prices for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge start at $490,000.
Source: Rolls-Royce
