Most powerful Rolls-Royce EVER goes on sale for £320k with secret button that unlocks fighter plane-style 659bhp boost
A ROLLS-Royce inspired by the power of Spitfires has gone on sale for a staggering £320,000.
The all-electric Black Badge Spectre super-coupe is kitted out with a secret button that mimic the boost of the World War Two fighter jet.
It has been officially named as “the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history” and the motor can go from zero to 60mph in just 4.1 seconds.
The beast is £50,000 more than the standard Spectre and shaves a third off the acceleration time.
The two-door with a retro colour palette is for “rebels who refuse to conform”, according to Rolls-Royce’s website.
Inspired by the neon lights of the 80s and 90s club culture, it also comes in a Vapour Violet paint finish.
The ‘Infinity Mode’ button on the steering-wheel unlocks 659 horsepower, overshadowing to the standard Spectre’s 585 horsepower.
‘Once this mode is activated, the dials become more vibrant to match the change in the motor car’s character,’ says Rolls-Royce.
Rolls-Royce was behind the Merlin Engine, which powered the most famous World War II fighter planes – including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, Mustang and Lancaster.
The luxury car manufacturer said: “The driver engages this function by fully depressing the brake and throttle at the same time, waiting for a haptic and visual response signalling the car is ready, before fully releasing the brake.
“This temporarily amplifies the torque (pulling power) output to a landmark 1075 Nm, unleashing a surge of force and propelling the motor car from 0-to-60mph in just 4.1 seconds.”
“Although these function are new for a Rolls-Royce motor car, they have a historical precedent.
“In aircraft powered by the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, including the Supermarine Spitfire, pilots could obtain a burst of additional power by pushing a switch on the throttle quadrant.”
This comes after a 1980s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was discovered hidden away in a barn.
The famous motor, which featured in a video by YouTuber Alex Kersten of Autoalex Cars, arrived at a Farringdon-based shop and was diagnosed with issues with its ignition system, distributor cap, and carburetor.
As reported by Supercar Blondie, Alex said: “Every electrical system seemed to have its own unique gremlin — it was like playing whack-a-mole with faults.
“Getting parts for a car like this is a scavenger hunt—some components are rarer than the car itself.”
But after multiple issues and a handful of attempts, Alex and his team were able to replace the components – including the seized engine, hydraulic suspension system, and braking system.
They also rebuilt the carburetor, adjusted the timing belt, and addressed electrical problems.
Seemingly, the car could now run fine – but then it failed to start at a crucial time during a classic car show, which saw them further replace the spark plugs, fuel, and repairs, before the car was able to fire up again.
Lewis, the car’s owner who also has five or six other Rolls-Royce cars, said: “I’m honestly ecstatic.”