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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs Suzuki S-Presso: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
S-Presso49 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
S-Presso89 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
S-Presso998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
S-Presso18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
S-Presso0 mm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Current market generation
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 market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Hatchback
Model Year
2026-present
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Hatchback
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Length
5490 mm
3565 mm
Width
2015 mm
1520 mm
Height
1585 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
27 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
239 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
1170 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
400 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.2 m
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
150 mm
Towing Capacity
-
500 kg
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
K10C
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
500 kW
49 kW
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
89 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
250 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
63.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
115.6 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
S-Presso
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
2WD
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
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Front driven axle
Transmission Speeds
1
5
LSD Available
-
No
Differential Lock
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.3
Gear Shift Type
-
Floor-mounted selector
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
27 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
27
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
600 km
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Airbags
-
6
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
EBD
-
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Hill Hold
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Yes
Knee Airbag
-
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Cruise Control
-
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Applicable
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
-
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Yes
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Yes
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Fabric upholstery
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
No
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
-
No
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
-
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustment
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Power front windows
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
No
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Sunroof
-
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Applicable
AC Type
Standard
Automatic climate control
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
-
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
-
9
Touchscreen
-
9
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
-
No
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
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
-
No
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
22-inch catalogued fitment
16
Spare Wheel Type
-
Space-saver spare wheel
Handbrake Type
-
Manual parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Front Suspension
Air suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Ownership Role
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Suzuki ownership programme
Pricing Role
Price on application
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Price Zar
-
312500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
312500
Starting Price Zar
-
312500
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
S-Presso
Roadside Assistance
First four years
-
Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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Black Badge Spectre Series II vs S-Presso questions
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