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Omoda C5 SHS vs Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: the short answer
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Specification
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Maximum Power
C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
Spectre Series II442 kW
Maximum Torque
C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Spectre Series II1015 Nm
Engine Size
C5 SHS1500 cc
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C5 SHS20.4 km/l
Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Ground Clearance
C5 SHS145 mm
Spectre Series II-
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Omoda C5 SHS
C5 SHS
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Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
Spectre Series II, the 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with a re-engineered battery, longer range, quicker charging and expanded Bespoke choices
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2026-present
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Length
4400 mm
5490 mm
Width
1830 mm
2015 mm
Height
1590 mm
1585 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2925 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
506 kg
475 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Air suspension
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
-
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Standard
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
442 kW
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
1015 Nm
Combined Power
165 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
295 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
2
Motor Location
Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
175 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
151.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
347 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
1.55 kWh
112.4 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
350 V
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
Yes
Yes
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Gearbox
1 DHT
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
-
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
DHT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20.2-21.7 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
380 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
515 km
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Airbags
Multiple airbags
-
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
-
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
-
AEB
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Standard
-
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
-
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Cruise Control
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
-
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
360 Degree Camera
Standard
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
-
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
-
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Heated Seats
Standard
-
Ventilated Seats
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
-
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
-
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
-
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Ethereal Blue and near-limitless Bespoke exterior finishes
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
255/45 R22 catalogued base fitment
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
22-inch base fitment; 23-inch forged wheels available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not Applicable
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Ownership Role
range-specific
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
range-specific
Price on application
Starting Price
469900
-
Starting Price Zar
469900
-
Spec
C5 SHS
Spectre Series II
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
-
First four years
In depth: how these cars differ
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