High Roller: Classy Ferrari Luce-rivalling Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II gains more power, range and luxury stuff

June 10, 2026 John Mahoney

Four years after it was first introduced, the Rolls-Royce Spectre has been overhauled and freshened up in a bid to ensure the ultra-luxurious two-door has what it takes to stay relevant against new opposition like the Ferrari Luce.

Far more than a gentle facelift, the new Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II comes with a power-up, 18 per cent more range, faster charging speeds and more ways to personalise the large battery-powered coupe than ever.

Following revisions to the dual-motor powertrain, the base Spectre now pumps out 442kW and 1015Nm of torque, a small boost of 12kW in power but a big 115Nm step-up in torque over the original.

Choose the fastest Black Badge version and its outputs swell to an even more substantial 500kW and 1100Nm of torque, with all the gains coming from what’s claimed to be a “recalibrated” powertrain designed for “greater immediacy and control”.

Now the most powerful model in Rolls-Royce’s history, there’s no word on how transformative the extra might has been for the 0-100km/h dash, which stands at a brisk 4.1 seconds for the current car.

A re-engineered battery chemistry, meanwhile, has extracted around 18 per cent more range, with the Spectre II now said to be capable of travelling up to 628km on a charge.

Plug it in, and the new 112.4kWh battery is also said to have a charging time reduced by 14 per cent, with a 10 to 80 per cent top-up now taking less than half an hour.

In the flesh, the biggest exterior changes are reserved for the Black Badge, which now comes with a specially developed Iced Black matte finish, while the new set of open-spoke wheels shows off the performance version’s massive brakes.

Other changes include a matte black Spirit of Ecstasy, although the vanes of the Pantheon grille remain polished silver.

The standard Spectre Series II, meanwhile, is now available in an Ethereal Blue paint finish and features fresh 23-inch alloy wheels that reflect light from every angle and are said to take a labour-intensive six hours to hand-make.

Open the door to the facelifted Spectre’s cabin and you will be greeted by a subtly revised interior that now includes an aviation-inspired clock and a dash that features a dramatic wave-like pattern made up of no fewer than 8108 illuminations.

To help cater for the strong demand for customisation among Spectre customers, a figure only exceeded by Phantom buyers, there’s now a wider selection of finishes, materials and treatments for the luxo two-door coupe.

With it not uncommon for some customers to request more than 20 different bespoke finishes for their car, fresh options include a new rayon fabric interior made from bamboo.

Choose it and the twill textile incorporates up to 2.6 million stitches and 10 miles of thread, taking more than 25 hours to make.

The new fabric is available in Lilac, Chocolate, Black and Sage, and can be combined with 50 different coloured threads.

New Placed Perforation leather is also available, using precision-cut hides that transform the backrests or headrests into pieces of art.

Finally, a new Brindled Walnut veneer is now an option. It is sourced from non-fruiting trees that would normally be burned by farmers. Finished with a lacquer infused with a fine powder of glass flakes, it’s not uncommon for most owners to splash out a six-figure sum on personalisation alone.

In 2025, the Spectre was Rolls-Royce’s second best-selling model, with most owners covering an average of 6500km annually despite owning at least six other cars.

It’s not yet been confirmed, but the sky-high pricing of the current Rolls-Royce Spectre is tipped to carry over largely unchanged, with the base model priced from $770,000, while the Black Badge will cost $933,000 plus on-road costs and before options.

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