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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs BMW M4 Coupé: the short answer
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
M4 Coupé390 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
M4 Coupé650 Nm @ 2750-5730 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
M4 Coupé2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
M4 Coupé12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
M4 Coupé140 mm
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Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
G82 full-M high-performance coupé with M xDrive, active M differential and M-specific chassis systems.
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
Current updated G82-generation M4 Competition Coupé with the South African AWD configuration.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026-present
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Premium Coupé
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Car
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Length
5490 mm
4801 mm
Width
2015 mm
1887 mm
Height
1585 mm
1398 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2857 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
59 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
440 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
2205 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
430 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
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Front Headroom
-
981 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1035 mm
Rear Legroom
-
890 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
BMW turbocharged engine
Engine Code
Not Applicable
B48
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2993 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
6
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
500 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
650 Nm @ 2750-5730 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
290 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
3.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
220 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
M4 Coupé
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
Rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
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
Yes
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Yes
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic selector
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
59 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
59
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
420 km
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Airbags
-
6
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Auto Highbeam
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Yes
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Parking Assist Plus
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Individual Special Leather Upholstery
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Yes
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
M Sport seats
Heated Seats
-
Front
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
-
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
-
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Electric with driver memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Electric multi-way
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Power Windows
Power front windows
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
Standard
Keyless Entry
-
Comfort Access
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Sunroof
-
Panoramic
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Yes
AC Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Widescreen Display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
-
2
Infotainment Screen
-
14.9
Touchscreen
-
14.9
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Rear Brake Type
Disc
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Wheel Rim Size
22-inch catalogued fitment
19"/20" M forged wheels Double-spoke style 826 M Bicolour Black / MT
Spare Wheel Type
-
Tyre repair kit
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Front Suspension
Air suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
232 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Ownership Role
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Enthusiast and executive
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
2230000 ZAR
Starting Price
-
2230000
Starting Price Zar
-
2230000
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
M4 Coupé
Roadside Assistance
First four years
-
Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
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