When Rolls-Royce launched the Specter in 2022 (yes, it’s been three years already), they made a big deal about the wheels. We mean that literally. Goodwood’s first electric car was the first two-door coupe in almost a century to feature 23-inch wheels. However, that wasn’t enough for SPOFEC. As part of the Bavarian Novitec group, the tuner decided to go one size larger.
And lo and behold, the stately electric coupe now rides on massive 24-inch alloy wheels. We’re not usually big fans of oversized wheels, but these somehow work on the Specter. Whether in a multi-spoke pattern or a disc-style design, the rims simply look at home. This is also helped by the fact that SPOFEC fitted original RR hub caps, giving the impression that the car came off the assembly line this way.
The renowned rim manufacturer Vossen helped with the design process. For additional visual drama, the Specter also received a lowering kit. It is now 35 millimeters (1.4 inches) closer to the ground. Still, we’re told the premium ride quality Rolls-Royce is known for remains unchanged.
The king-size wheels are wrapped in beefy 295/30 R24 tires that can handle the massive torque. We’re talking about 1,075 Nm (793 lb-ft), generated by the dual-motor setup in the Specter Black Badge. Yes, SPOFEC worked on the high-performance version, not that the standard car was exactly lacking in torque with its 900 Nm (664 lb-ft).
While the wheels are the most noticeable upgrade, the elegant coupe also gets a carbon fiber body kit. It’s a subtle package consisting of a front lip spoiler and a trunk lid spoiler. SPOFEC has also beefed up the side skirts and added rear diffuser slats, but tastefully without being over the top. As a final touch, the new LED strips embedded in the lower area of the front bumper almost look as if Rolls-Royce had designed them this way from the start.
SPOFEC’s package for the Specter is an exercise in restraint, even if the car itself remains as flamboyant as a Rolls-Royce should be. While other tuners like Mansory are notorious for their over-the-top designs, this coupe exudes an OEM+ vibe. As the saying goes, sometimes less really is more.
