15:06 04-12-2025

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge debuts in Istanbul with Infinity Mode

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge debuts in Istanbul: 659 hp, up to 1,075 Nm, Infinity Mode and Spirited mode, revised chassis, Beykoz service center due 2026.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Istanbul has presented the Spectre Black Badge in Turkey for the first time—a model positioned as the brand’s alter ego and, at the same time, the most powerful Rolls-Royce to date. The closed-door premiere took place in Istanbul, with attention also paid to future infrastructure: an authorized service center is planned for the Beykoz district in the first quarter of 2026. The discreet format fits the Black Badge persona.

The Black Badge Spectre delivers 485 kW (659 hp) and a four-figure torque peak—up to 1,075 Nm. Engineers tuned the powertrain’s character using anonymized usage data: Black Badge owners tend to tap maximum output in short bursts rather than over long, sustained stretches. Hence the logic behind drive modes that sharpen responses exactly for those moments. It suits an electric grand tourer designed for decisive surges over constant strain.

The headline addition is Infinity Mode. Activated by a steering-wheel button bearing the infinity symbol, it unlocks the full 659 hp while making the throttle more direct and faster to react. A second setting, Spirited, is tuned for hard acceleration: when engaged, torque briefly rises to 1,075 Nm. Rolls-Royce compares the idea of a reserve-thrust button to aviation history, when pilots accessed extra power with a push on the throttle lever. The mapping reads like a controlled hit of energy rather than permanent aggression.

To make that power feel natural and secure, the chassis has been revised as well: steering effort is increased, the anti-roll system retuned, and the dampers recalibrated. The aim is to balance the Black Badge’s tighter dynamics with the marque’s signature magic-carpet ride that defines Rolls-Royce appeal. On paper, the tweaks should tighten body control without diluting that serene glide.