With Project Nightingale, Rolls-Royce unveils the first of its new Coachbuild Collection. This all-electric, nearly six-meter luxury coupe blends modern technology with 1920s Art Deco style, setting a new benchmark for exclusivity and bespoke craftsmanship in the electric era.
The Rolls-Royce Nightingale marks the debut of the marque’s Coachbuild Collection, a limited series of 100 bespoke commissions. This all-electric two-seater, which is technically related to the Spectre, measures nearly six meters in length, utilizing its massive proportions to evoke the Art Deco “Streamline Moderne” era. Its design is a technical nod to the 1928 17EX prototype, featuring a pale blue exterior and an elongated silhouette that prioritizes presence over passenger count. Although the British BMW subsidiary has not released specific performance data, the specs are expected to align closely with those of the Spectre.
The name of this modernist grand tourer originates from “Le Rossignol,” the villa of the project’s designer located near Henry Royce’s historic winter estate in the South of France. Inside, the cabin is defined by the “Starlight Breeze,” an installation of 10,500 fiber optics that visualize the sound frequencies of a nightingale’s song. Functional elements like the “Piano Boot” employ a cantilevered opening mechanism to provide access to custom luggage. While technical testing is slated for summer 2026, the Nightingale serves as a bridge between series production and the brand’s exclusive one-off programs. It would come as no surprise if this unique Rolls-Royce eventually goes down in history as the most expensive electric car of this decade.
