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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: the short answer
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Spectre Series II442 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Spectre Series II1015 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Spectre Series II-
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
Generation
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.
Spectre Series II, the 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with a re-engineered battery, longer range, quicker charging and expanded Bespoke choices
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2017
2026-present
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Length
5285 mm
5490 mm
Width
1947 mm
2015 mm
Height
1507 mm
1585 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
2925 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
0 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
Front Headroom
1002 mm
-
Rear Headroom
941 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
-
Rear Legroom
937 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
442 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
1015 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
151.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
347 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
112.4 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
195 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
5 h 45 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
28 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front and rear electric motors
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
-
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
-
Drivetrain
RWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
82
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20.2-21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
380 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
515 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Airbags
6
-
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
-
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
-
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
-
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
-
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
-
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
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
-
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Standard
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 Wraith
Spectre Series II
Seat Material
Leather
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
-
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
-
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
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
-
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Standard
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
-
Push Button Start
Push-button start
-
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Standard
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
-
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Ethereal Blue and near-limitless Bespoke exterior finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
255/45 R22 catalogued base fitment
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
-
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
22-inch base fitment; 23-inch forged wheels available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Air suspension
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Ownership Role
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.
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Price on application
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Spectre Series II
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
First four years
In depth: how these cars differ
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