Rolls-Royce Spectre: The Only Loveable EV As petrolheads, there are certain things we can’t stand. Speed Cameras, Cyclists and Electric Vehicles. Many of us reject the latest EVs from Porsche, BMW and Mercedes, and all of us quiver at the thought of Ferrari building such an atrocity that would make Enzo turn in his grave. Electric vehicles just lack all that makes petrolheads smile, their excessive weight for one thing and their absolute silence for another. There’s a lot which we love in cars, but at the forefront is their soundtrack. Cars built by Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche and even Bentley only feel so special because of their raucous soundtracks. There is one manufacturer, though, where silence is key, where the bellow of an exhaust and the chirp of tyres is frankly, uncouth. Rolls-Royce. A car maker that’s lasted longer than most of the beloved supercar and sports car makers, but has made a name for itself by being masters of luxury, refinement, quietness, and unparalleled comfort. That’s why the new Spectre works so well. Sure, on tap it comes with 577 horsepower and 660 lb-ft of torque from its Electric Motor (659 horsepower and 792 lb-ft if you go for the Black Badge), it’s no slouch, achieving 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds (4.1 for the Black Badge). But ultimately, that misses the point. The Spectre is not a car you push hard, it’s one that you waft, that you indulge in. That you admire its bespoke interior as it maxes its 291-mile range. It’s no surprise the Spectre, both in standard and Black-Badge guise, has seen overwhelming demand, with a waiting list that stretches well into 2025. Read More Photos: 2025 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: The Most Powerful Rolls-Royce Ever Built Spectre Inspired by Primavera – Spring Inspired Design But for that bit more style, what you want is the Spectre Inspired by Privamera. Privamera is Italian for Spring, and certainly with the new bespoke 23-inch alloy wheels and hand-painted coach line, this is a car that depicts a cherry branch in bloom. The Primavera collection is offered in three striking interpretations:Evanescent: Crystal over Arctic White exterior with vivid Turchese accents and Chartreuse piping, paired with Grace White leather.Reverie: Duck Egg Blue finish with Forge Yellow detailing with Charles Blue and Grace White leathers inside.Blossom: Velvet Orchid Metallic body with Forge Yellow and Peony Pink accents. But even more impressive than the exterior is the Interior. The centrepiece is a Blackwood fascia etched with a cherry blossom motif, created through 37 different laser densities and a unique sanding process. Grace White leather, vibrant accents, and embroidered headrests create a beautiful contrast with illuminated treadplates tying everything together. Read More Rolls-Royce introduces bespoke paint scheme to its Spectre - the Lunaflair scheme inspired by the Lunar Halo Each Spectre Inspired by Primavera features Starlight Doors with 4,796 hand-placed illuminations and an illuminated fascia with over 5,500 ‘stars.’ Rolls says these represent the Spring Triangle constellations of Boötes, Leo, and Virgo. Each Spectre, inspired by Primavera, costs $540,000 (140 grand more than the standard model) and Rolls-Royce are expecting to begin deliveries in 2026. Martina Starke, Head of Bespoke Design, describes the collection as an attempt to preserve the joy of spring’s fleeting transformation in a permanent work of automotive art. Whether the Spectre by Primavera is worth more than the regular Spectre is debatable, but it does look a lot nicer. Source: Rolls-Royce
