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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith: the short answer
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
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Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Facelift History
Black Badge Spectre Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with 500 kW Infinity Mode, 1100 Nm Spirited Mode and expanded Black Badge Bespoke treatments
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026-present
2017
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Passenger car
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Length
5490 mm
5285 mm
Width
2015 mm
1947 mm
Height
1585 mm
1507 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
3112 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
2810 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
370 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.35 m
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
149 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Front Headroom
-
1002 mm
Rear Headroom
-
941 mm
Front Legroom
-
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
-
937 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6592 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
500 kW
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Separately Excited Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
190.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
356.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
112.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
195 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
28 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Full-time
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Two axles
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Final Drive Ratio
-
2.813
Gear Shift Type
-
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
6.85 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
4.50 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
9.90 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
82 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
6.85 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Head-protection airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Front-seat side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Airbags
-
6
ISOFIX Mounts
-
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Engine Immobiliser
-
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
-
Front Park Distance Control
EBD
-
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Knee Airbag
-
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Cruise Control
-
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Lane Departure Warning
-
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Available
Rear View Camera
-
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
-
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Auto Highbeam
-
High-beam assistance
Auto Wipers
-
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
-
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Park Assist
-
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
-
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
-
Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Leather
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Black Starlight Headliner
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Black Badge contrast leather
Heated Seats
-
Heated front seats
Ventilated Seats
-
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Power front windows
Two one-touch power windows
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Keyless Entry
-
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
-
Push-button start
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Number of Speakers
-
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
-
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
-
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Optional fixed glass roof
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Wheel Rim Size
22-inch catalogued fitment
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Spare Wheel Type
-
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Handbrake Type
-
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Front Suspension
Air suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
333 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Ownership Role
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Pricing Role
Price on application
Historical price on application
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Wraith
Roadside Assistance
First four years
Not confirmed
Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Spectre Series II and Black Badge Wraith comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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