Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Project Nightingale, the first model born from the British luxury maker’s new Coachbuild Collection programme. Named after Le Rossignol, co-founder Sir Henry Royce’s French Riviera estate, the title translates to “the nightingale.” These bespoke cars take inspiration from the Art Deco-styled EX (experimental) Rolls-Royce models from the 1920s, specifically the 16EX and 17EX.
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The Project Nightingale arrives as a two-door, two-seat convertible. At 5,760 mm long, it’s roughly the same length as the Phantom. A design feature runs the full length of the car—from the vertical headlamps to the twin diagonal taillamp arrays—polished bands that make a bold statement. Referencing the red badges used on 1920s EX Rolls-Royces, the Côte d’Azur Blue exterior gets subtle red flakes, while the soft-top roof is finished in a silver hue.
This limited-run model rides on the largest wheels ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce. The 24-inch wheels are designed to resemble yacht propellers when seen below the waterline.
Inside, you’ll find two-tone leather and the marque’s Starlight Breeze ambient lighting.
The Nightingale uses an all-electric drivetrain. Rolls-Royce hasn’t confirmed powertrain specifics yet, but it’s expected to share the Spectre’s dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup. For reference, the standard Spectre puts out 430 kW and 900 N.m of torque, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
The Coachbuild Collection is invitation-only and limited to 100 examples in total. Deliveries to clients will begin in 2028.
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