The 2027 Spectre Series II is here. Rolls-Royce has put its first all-electric model through the wringer to give it more range and quicker charging, but the real story is the new Black Badge version, which they are calling the most powerful car the marque has ever made.
In some ways, the Spectre has been one of the most important models in the Rolls-Royce lineup since it came out in 2022, showing the world that you can have electrification without sacrificing ultra-luxury. For 2027, however, the company has chosen to refine what works rather than start from scratch.
You will find up to 390 miles of WLTP range in the standard Series II, an 18 percent step up from the old model. And if you need to top off the battery, updated powertrain calibration and battery tech mean charging is as much as 14 percent faster. On the performance front, the standard car now puts out 592 horsepower and 748 lb-ft. of torque.
But for those who want to get after it, there is the Black Badge Spectre Series II. Put it in Infinity Mode and you have 670 hp on tap; switch to Spirited Mode and torque climbs to 811 lb-ft. That is enough to do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds flat, making it by far the quickest and most potent Rolls-Royce ever built.
From the outside you won’t miss the familiar lines, though there are some new touches. A fresh Ethereal Blue is available and the new 23-inch forged alloys have faceted surfaces that take a craftsman six hours to finish by hand. The Black Badge gets Iced Black detailing for a satin-like matte look over the brightwork, from the grille to the Spirit of Ecstasy.
Step inside and the personalization has been taken up a notch. There is a new Duality Twill fabric in the interior woven from bamboo-derived rayon as an alternative to leather; it can involve 2.6 million stitches and 25 hours of work. You will also see a new Placed Perforation leather with a moonlit cloud motif and an illuminated fascia with over 8,000 light elements. The clock has been reworked to resemble an aviation instrument and is housed in a display case with an illuminated stainless-steel Spirit of Ecstasy.
It seems the Spectre is second only to the Phantom when it comes to bespoke commissions – some clients have asked for more than 20 unique elements in one car. So Rolls-Royce has opened up the menu of materials and finishes for the Series II.
All in all, the new Spectre is proof of their conviction that electric propulsion is right at home in the luxury segment. It redefines the grand touring coupe with its performance and near-limitless options. As for how much it will cost, they have not put a price on it yet.
