The new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre appears to be the brand's first sports car. During a special test drive at the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance, we experienced its unique features: Sport Mode and Launch Control. The Spectre has always been known for its long body, elegant hood, and modern design. But with Black Badge, it's more suited to younger car enthusiasts than traditional luxury buyers with their own drivers.
For the Black Badge, expect intense customization. The unit we tested was painted Salamanca Blue on the outside and had a Mandarin Orange interior. There are special details like contrast stitching, Navy Blue “RR” on the headrests, a thick blue steering wheel, and expensive steel touch points. Its most expensive option is the Shooting Star headliner and Starlight Doors which will cost almost $33,000 – the interior lighting is even more beautiful than the real night.
In terms of performance, Infinity Mode is like Sport Mode – it boosts the engine to up to 659 horsepower. When the Infinity button is pressed, the throttle response is more aggressive and the gauge cluster changes color. But the biggest surprise is the Launch Control, which they call Spirited Mode. When you step on the brake and accelerator at the same time, you can feel the whole car gearing up. Release the brake, and you'll feel 792 lb-ft of torque propelling the car from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds – fast for a luxury car that costs almost as much as a house.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre is definitely for those with a passion for speed and luxury. According to its build spec, the price will reach $566,100 so it's definitely for the wealthy only.
