2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre First Drive Review: Bitter Sweet Symphony via InsideEVs
The result of smart aero and plenty of sound deadening is a total absence of wind noise. I'm not just saying it's quiet in here – the sound of rushing air simply doesn't exist. It's like driving through the vacuum of space. I was surprised by the amount of tire slap over bigger bumps and imperfections, although that criticism is relative.
And while some tire noise did reach the cabin on rough roads, that was the only sign the Spectre was working. The ride quality is immaculate, with the Spectre benefitting from an “evolution” of the planar setup introduced on the Ghost. But the electric Roller is far stiffer, with a 30-percent increase in torsional rigidity.
Leather, wood, and real metal elements cover every surface. Tap the climate vents with your fingernail and they make a delightful “ting,” while the sheer breadth of leather shades and woods is enough to boggle the mind. My only complaint is the abundance of piano-black finishes on the center stack and console.
The Spectre starts at $420,000, and while Rolls-Royce didn't share an out-the-door price for my tester, it suggested that all the cars in attendance carried an as-tested price north of $500,000. I get the instinct to shriek about that figure in a car that will likely return an EPA range rating of about 260 miles. Yes, yes, yes, aor Tesla Model S will be quicker, go further, and charge faster for about a quarter of the price .
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