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SPOFEC tweaks the Rolls Royce Wraith

SPOFEC tweaks the Rolls Royce Wraith
The SPOFEC package uses carbon composites
The SPOFEC package uses carbon composites
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The SPOFEC package uses carbon composites
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The SPOFEC package uses carbon composites
The SPOFEC package allows the Wraith to be lowered by 40 mm at low speeds
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The SPOFEC package allows the Wraith to be lowered by 40 mm at low speeds
The SPOFEC package includes bespoke rocker panels
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The SPOFEC package includes bespoke rocker panels
The SPOFEC package a processor-controlled plug-and-play N-TRONIC module f
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The SPOFEC package a processor-controlled plug-and-play N-TRONIC module f
The SPOFEC package reduces the weight of the Wraith
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The SPOFEC package reduces the weight of the Wraith
The SPOFEC package has carbon ceramic brakes
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The SPOFEC package has carbon ceramic brakes
Rear view of the SPOFEC package for the Wraith
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Rear view of the SPOFEC package for the Wraith
The SPOFEC package boosts the Wraith's acceleration
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The SPOFEC package boosts the Wraith's acceleration
The SPOFEC package enhances the Wraith's aerodynamics
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The SPOFEC package enhances the Wraith's aerodynamics
The SPOFEC package enhance's the Wraith's air suspension
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The SPOFEC package enhance's the Wraith's air suspension
The SPOFEC package has bespoke wheels
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The SPOFEC package has bespoke wheels
The SPOFEC package includes a stainless steel exhaust
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The SPOFEC package includes a stainless steel exhaust
Front views of the Rolls Royce Wraith with the SPOFEC package
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Front views of the Rolls Royce Wraith with the SPOFEC package
Rear views of the Rolls Royce Wraith with the SPOFEC package
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Rear views of the Rolls Royce Wraith with the SPOFEC package
The SPOFEC package has a bespoke bumper
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The SPOFEC package has a bespoke bumper
The SPOFEC package includes a spoiler lip on the boot
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The SPOFEC package includes a spoiler lip on the boot
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The Rolls-Royce Wraith may be the showpiece that demonstrates what the modern incarnation of the famous marque can do in th engineering as well as style departments, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. At least, that's what car customizer SPirit OF ECstasy (SPOFEC) seems to think as it offers its Wraith upgrade package for the luxury coupe.

Named after the famous Rolls-Royce hood ornament, SPOFEC is a German company that specializes in bespoke modifications of current production Rollers. In the case of the Wraith, it offers a package of body and engine mods aimed at improving not only the aesthetics, but also aerodynamics and engine performance.

For the bodywork, SPOFEC offers carbon composite replacement components, such as the bumper, tail end, and rocker panels, which are designed to give the Wraith a more imposing, aggressive appearance while blending into the existing body lines and enhancing the aerodynamics from the grille to the new boot lid spoiler lip.

The SPOFEC package enhances the Wraith's aerodynamics
The SPOFEC package enhances the Wraith's aerodynamics

Under the bonnet, the SPOFEC Wraith package enhances the 6.6-liter V12 engine with a new performance kit featuring a processor-controlled plug-and-play N-TRONIC module for the engine electronics, and an auxiliary control unit with custom-mapped injection and ignition for greater pressure. This squeezes out another 85 bhp (62.5 kW) for a grand total of 717 bhp (527 kW) and 727 ft/lb (986 Nm) of torque.

The result is a tweak of the 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) acceleration to 4.2 seconds, though electronic limiting keeps the top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h).

The Wraith package also boasts a stainless-steel sports exhaust about 5 kg (11 lb) lighter than the production version that SPOFEC claims improves engine performance while using an actively controlled butterfly valve for a throatier soundtrack that can be controlled from the cockpit.

The SPOFEC package has a bespoke bumper
The SPOFEC package has a bespoke bumper

Another feature is a modification for the Wraith's suspension operated by a control module that lowers the car around 40 mm when traveling below 87 mph (140 km/h) and raises it again at higher speeds. Meanwhile, behind the SPOFEC SP1 wheels with ten double spokes offset in two planes are carbon-ceramic vented discs that trim the weight by 38 kg (84 lb) while optimizing handling, stopping power, and fade resistance.

Source: SPOFEC

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2 comments
2 comments
Slowburn
They made it even uglier.
Phileaux
Shouldn't that be "lower" the car 40mm above 87mph? Raising the car will increase the turbulence underneath.