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Over the moon for special electric Rolls-Royce Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair was a Bespoke commission.             Photos: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the breathtaking Spectre Lunaflair – a Bespoke commission undertaken on behalf of a significant client from the United States. 

The commission of the electric coupe takes its inspiration and name from the optical phenomenon of a lunar halo, which appears as a colourful circle of light around the moon.

It is caused by moonlight passing through ice crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds, which act as microscopic prisms: the light refracts creating a spellbinding technicolour ring effect, similar to light passing through a diamond.

The interior includes Navy Blue, White, and Peony Pink tones.

Martina Starke, Head of Bespoke Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “We are constantly astounded by the diversity of ideas that inform our clients’ Bespoke concepts, which frequently draw inspiration from materials, finishes and themes they see in other commissions. 

“Spectre Lunaflair is the perfect example of this, exploring the ethereal beauty of a lunar halo and sparked by the client after witnessing a paint finish on another Bespoke motor car. 

“This symbiotic relationship and cross-pollination of ideas is fostering a ‘virtuous circle’ of innovation and creativity, which is incredibly important to our team of Bespoke designers, as we focus on delivering unparalleled value to those who entrust us with their vision.” 

The colour is based on optical phenomenon of a lunar halo.

Spectre Lunaflair’s dramatic coachwork is complemented by a fully Bespoke interior. It includes Navy Blue, White, and Peony Pink tones, recalling the spectrum of hues that can be witnessed during a lunar halo. The colour scheme appears on the seats, doors and the Starlight Headliner. This theme is also carried onto the dual-tone steering wheel, with a Navy Blue outer and an Arctic White inner side.

And there’s bad news for any Rolls-Royce customers after the Lunaflair paint finish, it is reserved exclusively for the commissioning patron.

The Bespoke Spectre was made for an American client.