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Rolls-Royce Unveils Electric Project Nightingale

Published 14 April 2026

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled Project Nightingale on Tuesday at its Goodwood headquarters in the United Kingdom, introducing the first model in a new Coachbuild Collection of bespoke, limited-edition vehicles. The fully electric, open-top two-seater represents the luxury automaker's latest push into ultra-exclusive electric mobility, with production capped at just 100 units worldwide, all of which have already been allocated to invited clients.

Measuring 5.76 meters in length, Project Nightingale matches the dimensions of the company's flagship Phantom limousine but features a dramatically elongated bonnet and a compact cabin for two passengers. Built on the same platform as the Spectre coupe, it employs a fully electric powertrain delivering at least 577 horsepower from dual motors, though exact specifications remain under development. Engineers describe the driving experience as exceptionally serene, with the retractable roof incorporating advanced sound-deadening materials that minimize wind and mechanical noise, creating a sensation akin to gliding on a sailing yacht.

The design draws inspiration from the Streamline Moderne style of the Art Deco era and Rolls-Royce's...

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