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SPECTRE SETS OFF FROM THE HOME OF ROLLS-ROYCE FOR EUROPEAN/UK MEDIA DRIVE

  • The European Media Drive for Spectre starts from Rolls-Royce’s headquarters in West Sussex.
  • Invited guests will have the opportunity to experience the transformative motor car in its home market.

“The launch of Spectre is a significant moment in Rolls-Royce’s history. It is the first all-electric Rolls-Royce and marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the brand. We announced two years ago that in 2023, we would launch our first all-electric motor car, and by the end of 2030, our entire portfolio would be fully electric. Since then, Spectre has undergone rigorous testing, covering 2.5 million km, and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. It’s a pleasure to see this motor car on the roads in our home market, and I am delighted to offer the European media the opportunity to experience it in the United Kingdom.”
 Boris Weletzky, Regional Director, United Kingdom, Europe, and Central Asia

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has invited European media to experience Spectre, its first fully electric motor car, in the beautiful countryside surrounding the marque’s headquarters in West Sussex. This invitation comes as client deliveries have just begun.

The adventure begins at the Home of Rolls-Royce on the Goodwood Estate, the exclusive location where Rolls-Royce motor cars are designed and handbuilt. The estate is known as the world’s leading House of Luxury, nurturing creativity, talent, and ingenuity. It also offers a fully immersive Rolls-Royce experience to clients, media, and friends of the marque.

From the Home of Rolls-Royce, the media embark on a journey through the stunning hills of Hampshire and Sussex, specifically chosen for their breathtaking views. After experiencing the remarkably quiet motor car, the media will arrive at Heckfield Place, a modern country retreat situated on a 430-acre eco-estate.

WLTP: Power consumption: 2.6-2.8 mi/kWh / 23.6-22.2 kWh/100km. Electric range 329 mi / 530 km. NEDC: CO2 emissions 0 g/km.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Showcases Spectre at the Iconic Salon Privé, Concours d’Elegance

  • The event will feature Spectre, the marque’s first all-electric super coupé.
  • Ghost will also be on display at the event.
  • A customized version of Ghost will lead a 120-mile tour around the Cotswolds.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is excited to participate in Salon Privé, held at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. This event is a significant occasion in our annual schedule, celebrating automotive luxury and high-class society in a beautiful historical setting. We are pleased to announce that Spectre, the brand’s first fully electric car, will be showcased at the event. Spectre is incredibly agile, remarkably silent, and represents sophistication and modern luxury. Additionally, a vibrant Ghost in Tucana Purple will also be displayed. We look forward to meeting our trusted dealers, esteemed clients, and media friends at this exclusive Concours d’Elegance. – Boris Weletzky, Regional Director – United Kingdom, Europe, and Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

From August 30th, 2023, luxury enthusiasts will gather at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire for Salon Privé. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will showcase Spectre, the world’s first ultra-luxury all-electric super coupé, and Ghost, the brand’s most successful product in its 119-year history. These models exemplify the extensive craft, design, and engineering competencies of the marque.

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Spectre marks a new era for the leading luxury brand, signaling its commitment to electric technology. Two years ago, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced its plans to launch its first fully electric car in 2023 and transition its entire portfolio to all-electric by 2030. Spectre has since undergone rigorous testing in extreme conditions, covering 2.5 million kilometers and simulating over 400 years of use. The model has received overwhelmingly positive feedback since its global launch in California.

At Salon Privé, Spectre will be presented in Witterings Blue with a vibrant Mandarin Coachline, showcasing its contemporary yet luxurious essence. Its interior features Charles Blue, with Mandarin accents on the seat piping and monogrammed headrests.

In addition to the Witterings Blue Spectre, a second one will be on display in Chartreuse and Black Diamond, with an interior finished in Chartreuse, Grace White, and Peony Pink.

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Ghost represents limitless potential and is built on the marque’s all-aluminum spaceframe Architecture of Luxury. At Salon Privé, the brand will present a vibrant and playful version of Ghost in Tucana Purple, reminiscent of the Southern night sky. The exterior features a Lime Green Coachline and Lime Green Pinstripe Tyres. Inside, the Lime Green accents can be seen on the seat piping, steering wheel, monogrammed headrests, and armrests.

Another Ghost will lead the Tour Privé, a 120-mile concours through the Cotswolds.

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ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE: THE ROLLS-ROYCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

This Press Kit provides an overview of Spectre, its design philosophy and position within the Rolls-Royce product portfolio. The original launch press release is available on Press Club , where you can also find pre-launch information about Rolls-Royce’s electric experimental models and heritage.

Background

In 1900, motoring pioneer The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls made a prediction in a magazine article about the potential of electric cars. He believed that they would be quiet, clean, and useful with fixed charging stations. It took over a century, but Rolls-Royce finally realized his vision with the launch of Spectre, the first fully-electric Rolls-Royce. Spectre represents a monumental shift for the brand, as Rolls-Royce aims to have its entire product lineup fully electric by 2030.

Spectre is an ultra-luxury electric super coupé, combining the signature Rolls-Royce experience with instant torque, silent running, and seamless gear shifting. It features a ‘Decentralized Intelligence’ system that enables exchange of information between vehicle functions, enhancing the renowned ‘magic carpet ride’. With its contemporary design and bespoke capabilities, Spectre ushers Rolls-Royce into a new, electric age.

Spectre Philosophy and Positioning

Spectre is the Rolls-Royce that changes everything – the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, ushering in the marque’s bold new all-electric future. It offers no compromises in terms of interior space, comfort, performance, or ride quality. Spectre is the spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupé with its visually striking design and bespoke personalization options.

Spectre clients appreciate fine materials, craftsmanship, and minimalist design. They often embrace sustainability and authenticity, reflecting their individual personalities and values. As a luxury icon, Spectre symbolizes their achievements and aspirations.

Engineering

Spectre represents Rolls-Royce 3.0 – the next generation of Rolls-Royce engineering. It is built on the all-aluminium Architecture of Luxury platform, specifically designed to accommodate an electric powertrain. The spaceframe structure offers exceptional stiffness and incorporates the battery for added acoustic insulation.

With its all-electric drivetrain, Spectre is powered by two Separately Excited Synchronous Motors (SSMs) producing a combined output equivalent to an internal combustion engine with impressive acceleration. It offers a range of 530km (329 miles) and fast charging capabilities.

Spectre features advanced technologies, including active lane centring, adaptive cruise control, and a sophisticated suspension system that ensures a smooth and stable ride. The digital architecture, known as Decentralized Intelligence, processes data closer to its source, enabling faster responses to driver inputs and changing road conditions.

Inside the cabin, Spectre offers technologically advanced bespoke features, such as Starlight Doors with illuminated ‘stars’, an illuminated fascia, and personalized seat designs. The exterior design draws inspiration from diverse sources, resulting in a sleek and aerodynamic profile.

Overall, Spectre represents a bold leap forward for Rolls-Royce, combining its legendary craftsmanship with cutting-edge electric technology.

Executive Quotes

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

“It is a highlight of my professional life to have developed Rolls-Royce Spectre, the car which propels Rolls-Royce into its bold, electric future. Such a remarkable car requires a remarkable testing programme, and I am enormously proud that Spectre has now completed what has been the most arduous schedule ever conceived for a Rolls-Royce motor car. Rolls-Royce Spectre brings the future of this great marque into the present.” – Dr. Mihiar Ayoubi, Director of Engineering, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“We have designed Spectre as a true Rolls-Royce, with a strikingly modern yet timeless aesthetic, which brings our marque’s design language and Bespoke capabilities into a new, electric era. Spectre’s interior wraps itself around those inside the car, whilst enchanting Bespoke features surprise and delight, showcasing the very outstanding skill and artistry of our world-renowned designers and craftspeople.” – Anders Warming, Director of Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged.” – The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, Co-Founder, Rolls-Royce, 1900

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ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CELEBRATES UK DEALER PREMIERE OF SPECTRE

  • Spectre, the first fully electric Rolls-Royce, made its UK dealer debut at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London on 1st June
  • Following on from its reveal in London, Spectre will go on tour throughout the UK
  • Clients offered a fully immersive Rolls-Royce experience and an opportunity to see this remarkable motor car

 
 “As our home market, the United Kingdom has always been, and will continue to be, a very important market for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. I am delighted to announce that from today, the most anticipated Rolls-Royce in the marque’s 119-year storied history will go on tour throughout the UK, starting in London. Clients, media, and friends of the brand first had the opportunity to see this transformative motor car in the marque’s flagship showroom in Mayfair, before Spectre undertakes a tour around the UK. The response from the world’s opinion leaders to our genre-defining all-electric super-coupé, has been unequivocally positive, and I am delighted now to have the opportunity to showcase this remarkable motor car in the country where it was built.”
 Boris Weletzky, Regional Director United Kingdom, Europe, and Central Asia, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

In 2021, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars made a historic announcement that would shape the marque’s history forever. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars declared its commitment to electric technology by both announcing Spectre, an all-electric car with first customer deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2023, and that by the end of 2030, the marque’s entire portfolio would be fully electric. Since this significant moment in the storied history of Rolls-Royce, Spectre has been on a remarkable journey, including completing a highly demanding testing programme, spanning 2.5 million kilometres. Last October, Spectre was unveiled to the world at the Home of Rolls-Royce in West Sussex, and response from media across the globe has been overwhelmingly positive.

Now, ahead of first client deliveries later this year, Spectre made its UK dealer debut on 1st June at the marque’s flagship residence in Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London. The world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé will now embark on its UK tour, offering clients an opportunity to draw closer to the brand, viewing this remarkable motor car and thereby participating in Rolls-Royce’s electric future.

Spectre heralds the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the start of the marque’s all-electric era. Spectre represents a promise made, a prophecy kept and a remarkable undertaking. The marque has a long-standing connection with electric technologies; in 1900, Rolls-Royce co-founder Charles Rolls prophesised an electric future for the motor car. Having experienced an electric vehicle named The Columbia Electric Carriage, he foresaw the technology’s suitability as a clean, noiseless alternative to the internal combustion engine – providing there was sufficient infrastructure to support it. In 2011, Rolls-Royce showcased a fully electric Experimental Phantom concept named 102EX. This was followed by 103EX, a dramatic design study that anticipated a bold electric future for the marque.

SPECTRE CO2 EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION FIGURES
WLTP:    Power consumption: 2.9 mi/kWh. / 21.5 kWh/100km*
Electric range: 323 miles / 520 kilometres*
Co2 emissions 0 g/km.
*Preliminary data not yet confirmed, subject to change.

  1. Official data on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation (EU) 715/2007 valid at the time of type approval.
  2.  WLTP information takes into account any special equipment in ranges. For vehicles that have been type-tested since January 1st, 2021, the official information no longer exists according to the NEDC, but only according to the WLTP. For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures, see WLTP: new times, new rules.
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ROLLS-ROYCE CELEBRATES CHINA PREMIERE OF SPECTRE AS WELL AS STUNNING BESPOKE CREATIONS AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2023

  • Rolls-Royce Spectre, the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, celebrates its China debut at Auto Shanghai 2023
  • A Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second: Spectre is greeted by clients as a powerful step into a bold new future as the brand prepares to become fully electric by the end of 2030
  • Rolls-Royce Bespoke unveils a new colour for Spectre: Morganite is named after the rare gemstone
  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates the luxury of handcraftsmanship with three stunning Bespoke motor cars, underlining the near-infinite personalisation possibilities offered by the marque
  • ‘Private Office Shanghai’ announced as the next step in the company’s strategy to bring the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood closer to its global clientele and cater for increasing demand for Bespoke
  • Exclusive and immersive visitor experiences offer a glimpse of the marque’s Bespoke capabilities as well as its support and interest in contemporary art.

“Rolls-Royce Spectre is perhaps the most important car in our long and storied history and I am delighted to be in Shanghai for the China premiere of this fabulous car, an important step on our ambitious journey to become an all-electric brand by the end of 2030. As one of the world’s leading NEV countries, China is a key market for Spectre and I am delighted to see that our clients here share our great excitement for this car. Rolls-Royce and electric drive are a perfect fit: battery electric power offers silent propulsion, instant torque and tremendous power – just like our beloved V12. Waftability and our famous ‘magic carpet ride’ are assured.

“Our Chinese clients also truly appreciate the almost endless possibilities offered by Rolls-Royce Bespoke. Here at Auto Shanghai, we are highlighting the power and beauty of our marque’s extraordinary and special models , where rare and luxurious materials meet world-class craftsmanship in a way only Rolls-Royce can deliver . Reflecting our Chinese clients’ ever-increasing desire to commission exquisite, highly personalised motor cars, I am delighted to announce that Shanghai will this year see the opening of a Private Office, bringing the Home of Rolls-Royce to China and marking the next step in our global strategy to bring Goodwood even closer to our patrons around the world.”
 Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Director of Sales and Brand, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“Spectre represents the dawn of a new design typology. This highly emotional, dramatic and progressive design marks a bold first statement for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ electric future, showcasing our commitment to innovation. With its groundbreaking ultra-luxury electric super coupé design, Spectre pays homage to Rolls-Royce heritage while embracing the advancements of modern technology. This extraordinary vehicle is a testament to our relentless pursuit of perfection, ensuring that every aspect of the car, from its aesthetics to its efficiency, is a true embodiment of the unparalleled Rolls-Royce experience. It is, without a doubt, a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second.”
 Anders Warming, Design Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

“We are honoured to have played a significant role in Rolls-Royce achieving not only record global sales but also, more importantly, record levels of Bespoke in 2022. As we boldly embark on a transformative journey towards an all-electric future, championed by Rolls-Royce Spectre, I am confident that our discerning Chinese clientele will continue to support our success. Moreover, they will undoubtedly revel in the exceptionally high-touch encounters and authentic Rolls-Royce experiences we continue to develop. These include Rolls-Royce Whispers, the marque’s exclusive client-only application created to offer this eclectic group of people a digital world of curated luxury, and our recently updated dealer showrooms, which exude luxury and sophistication, providing our clients with an immersive and contemporary experience to view our motor cars and discuss their own Bespoke commissions.”
 Leon Li, Regional Director, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Greater China
CHINA PREMIERE FOR ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE

Designed and engineered to be a Rolls-Royce first, and an electric car second, Spectre marks the beginning of a new era for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. To celebrate its China premiere, Spectre is presented at Auto Shanghai 2023 for the very first time in a two-tone Morganite with Gunmetal exterior finish, creating an exceptionally elegant aesthetic. Morganite, a colour between mauve and dark rosé, was inspired by the rare Morganite gemstone and is a new addition to the Rolls-Royce Bespoke portfolio.

Combining elegance and innovation, Spectre delights in an imposing yet effortlessly refined appearance. Creating an extraordinary sense of strength, Spectre has the widest-ever grille produced by Rolls-Royce, with a proud angle and polished stainless-steel finish. The car presents with stunning proportions, revelling in its long front bonnet and graceful silhouette with a beautiful falling fastback roofline; Spectre’s presence is further underlined by the magnificent 23-inch wheels

The excellence of the uncompromising exterior design is continued within, where Spectre’s interior sanctuary offers unrivalled luxury. Auto Shanghai marks the premiere for Spectre’s exquisite Canadel doors: the interior panel is crafted from a single sheet of wood, precisely placed at an exact 55-degree angle to evoke a sense of motion within the car. Sumptuous Grace White leather upholstery is highlighted by bold Ardent Red secondary details, creating a visually stunning hand-crafted masterpiece. The joyous interior is further enhanced by delicate Peony Pink accents on the RR monograms, contrast piping and stitching on the instrument panel. Open Pore Tudor Oak veneer panels gracefully merge into the fascia surfaces, while warmth is added to the exquisite interior design through the veneered steering wheel spokes, for an ultimate lavish touch.

To ensure the famous Rolls-Royce ‘magic carpet ride’, Spectre has undergone the most challenging testing programme ever undertaken by the marque. It was on the Côte d’Azur that Spectre’s digitally integrated evolution of the renowned Planar suspension system was finalised. Planar suspension is an orchestra of systems with precisely defined responses to driver inputs and road conditions, made possible by the latest software and hardware developments. Rolls-Royce’s hallmark experience of silence within the car is supported by the clever mounting of the battery, which enables Spectre’s perfectly smooth underfloor profile. This not only creates a low seating position and enveloping cabin but realises a secondary function for the battery – almost 700kg of sound deadening.

EXQUISITE BESPOKE MODELS SHOWCASE ROLLS-ROYCE CRAFTSMANSHIP

Alongside Spectre’s captivating stage presence are other specially created Bespoke models, showcasing Rolls-Royce’s world-leading expertise in handcraftsmanship and luxury excellence.

Bespoke Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom occupies an unrivalled position at the very apex of the luxury world. Presented here in extended version and designed especially for the Shanghai Auto Show, this magnificent motor car is finished in a deep Submariner Blue with the bonnet, roof and rear pillar rendered in contrasting Silver.  Phantom Extended’s stunning exterior is further dramatised with a hand-painted single coachline and the Spirit of Ecstasy presented in stunning Rose Gold.

The exterior theme continues inside, with the front seats in Submariner Blue leather, accented with Rose Gold contrast stitching and ‘RR’ headrest monograms, and blue Piano Milori Sapphire Veneer throughout the cabin.  Phantom Extended’s generous rear suite is rendered in Cashmere Grey with Rose Gold speaker grilles and a Bespoke Starlight Headliner that emits an atmospheric blue glow.

The unique embroidered artwork in the Gallery features an extraordinary 47,943 individual stitches and takes around six hours to handcraft. It represents an abstract interpretation of a floral theme in a precise geometric pattern.

Bespoke Black Badge Cullinan
Another exceptional model is the super-luxury SUV Black Badge Cullinan, which takes the stage in Shanghai finished in a satin Iced Burnout Grey hue, reinforcing the truth that a Black Badge motor car need not be black. In this highly Bespoke commission, the Black Badge aesthetic has been extended to the smallest details: brake callipers, bumper inserts, side trims, Spirit of Ecstasy and 22” Part-Polished Black Badge Wheels are all finished in black.

Inside, the bold splash of Peony Pink over Scivaro Grey applied throughout the cabin, including the Bespoke steering wheel, provides a daring contrast to the more understated exterior. Textured Scivaro Grey boxgrain on the fascia and Technical Carbon veneers on interior surfaces provide additional depth. Each leaf of Technical Carbon is finished with six coats of lacquer before being left to cure for 72 hours and then hand-polished to Rolls-Royce’s hallmark mirror finish – a meticulous process that takes 21 days to complete.

The boundary-pushing Black Badge attitude is further exemplified by the Bespoke Starlight Headliner which features 1,344 fibre-optic ‘stars’ emitting a pink hue, given a playful extra dimension by the inclusion of ‘shooting stars’.

Bespoke Ghost
A stunning Bespoke Rolls-Royce Ghost completes the lineup of beautiful and unique Rolls-Royce motor cars. Gracing the Shanghai Auto Show in a Bespoke two-tone finish that showcases the limitless Bespoke potential of its pure, minimalist design, the main body is in rich, dark Olivin, with Diamond Black contrast above, accentuated with a single hand-painted coachline in Seashell. The matching tyre pinstripe mimics the white-banded tyres beloved by the marque’s patrons in its early days, reflecting a heritage dating back more than 100 years.

Ghost’s interior features a Bespoke colour split, with the front seats in Black Leather and the rear in Seashell, with contrast stitch and piping in Iceland Moss providing a visual connection to the exterior finish. The colour split is also carried over to the Bespoke two-tone steering wheel, which features Black outer and Seashell inner leather trims. Veneers in Stained Black Ash complete the motor car’s timeless, understated aesthetic.

THE BOUNDLESS CREATIVITY OF ROLLS-ROYCE
Beyond the display of these magnificent models, the Rolls-Royce stand offers a range of immersive experiences designed to captivate and fascinate. The Bespoke Atelier will provide guests with a unique opportunity to explore the countless personalisation alternatives that create the Rolls-Royce experience. Meanwhile, the MUSE Rolls-Royce Art Programme has a dedicated space to highlight the brand’s support for and interest in contemporary arts, showcasing the remarkable works of the three winning artists from the recent Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge. These artistic endeavours demonstrate the brand’s commitment to fostering creativity and inspiring greatness, while connecting patrons and the public to the thriving art world.