Imagine for a moment the elegance of Rolls-Royce distilled through a lens of sheer audacity and unapologetic power. Now amplify that image.
You get the Black Badge Spectre, the boldest, most powerful Rolls-Royce ever created, freshly unveiled on Singaporean soil.
Held at the New Bahru lifestyle hub, the launch is Rolls-Royce’s way of declaring that tradition and innovation can indeed coexist, spectacularly and provocatively.
The Black Badge series has always been the marque’s rebellious younger sibling, a formidable alter ego designed for those who reject conformity.
Irene Nikkein, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, puts it succinctly: “Black Badge was created for clients who see things differently, those who challenge convention and seek the extraordinary.”
The Black Badge Spectre has a staggering 485kW (659hp) coupled with 1075Nm of torque. Activate ‘Spirited Mode’, inspired by Rolls-Royce’s legendary Merlin aircraft engine, and you’ll launch from 0-100km/h in a mere 4.1 seconds. Not bad for a car often described as a “luxurious land yacht”.
The Black Badge Spectre’s distinctive aesthetic echoes its spirited performance. Take its mesmerising new Vapour Violet finish, a deep, intoxicating hue inspired by the neon-soaked club scenes of the ’80s and ’90s. Paired with the striking Iced Black bonnet and darkened brightwork, Rolls-Royce’s hallmark Pantheon Grille, Spirit of Ecstasy, and double ‘R’ badges included, it’s clear this Spectre isn’t here to blend in.
If personalisation is your thing, Rolls-Royce is ready to indulge. With more than 44,000 paint options available, or even a bespoke shade crafted uniquely for you, your Spectre can be as understated or outspoken as your tastes dictate.
Step inside, and illuminated treadplates and the iconic Infinity emblem embroidered subtly into plush leather hint at the car’s powerful persona.
Meanwhile, the spectacular fascia, lit by over 5,500 meticulously placed stars, invokes the brand’s legendary attention to detail, making you feel as if you’re gazing into an infinite universe.
As Renee Chua, Managing Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore, observes, “The popularity of Black Badge has grown steadily over the years, attracting a new category of younger customers who might never have considered owning a Rolls-Royce otherwise. Black Badge now comprises around a quarter of Rolls-Royce commissions worldwide, and Singapore is no exception.”
Rolls-Royce meticulously analysed anonymised driving data from current Black Badge owners, discovering their penchant for short, potent bursts of acceleration rather than sustained periods of speed. Such insight informed every nuanced element of the Spectre’s engineering, a car tailored precisely to how owners actually drive.
Speaking of driving dynamics, chassis engineers have worked their signature “voodoo”, subtly adjusting the suspension and steering for enhanced precision and minimal body roll.
In Singapore, you can now secure your own Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre, with prices starting at S$2,438,888.
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