The first uncamouflaged Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale prototype has been photographed on public roads. The two-seat electric convertible will be limited to 100 cars, with deliveries planned for 2028. Rolls-Royce has not announced pricing, while unofficial reports put the base vehicle at EUR 3 million and some highly customised examples at up to EUR 10 million.
What is Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale?
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale is described as the first model in the brand’s Coachbuild Collection. According to the company, each car will be built by hand and developed individually for selected customers with a special connection to Rolls-Royce.
The photographed vehicle is the first prototype and this is its first reported appearance on public roads. The prototype carries extensive Project Nightingale graphics but no conventional camouflage.
How is Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale designed?
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale measures 5.76 metres long, placing it close to the length of a Phantom saloon. Its design draws heavily on yacht references, including:
- 24-inch wheels shaped to resemble yacht propellers
- A polished stainless-steel strip linking the vertical LED headlamps and split rear lights
- A Pantheon grille carved from a single piece of stainless steel
What is inside Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale?
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale has a two-seat cabin surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped structure. A saddle-style armrest can slide back to reveal a dedicated Spirit of Ecstasy controller.
The Starlight Breeze installation uses 10,500 fibre-optic light points arranged in the waveform pattern of a nightingale’s call. The roof combines cashmere with a high-performance textile designed to transmit the sound of rainfall while isolating mechanical noise.
What powers Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale?
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale uses the brand’s aluminium Architecture of Luxury spaceframe. The production car is expected to receive an upgraded version of the dual-motor electric system used by the Spectre, with reported maximum output between 500 and 600 hp.
| Item | Reported Project Nightingale detail |
|---|---|
| Body style | Two-seat electric convertible |
| Planned production | 100 cars |
| Planned deliveries | 2028 |
| Body length | 5.76 metres |
| Wheel size | 24 inches |
| Fibre-optic light points | 10,500 |
| Expected powertrain | Dual-motor electric |
| Reported output | 500-600 hp |
| Official price | Not announced |
| Unofficial reported price | EUR 3 million to EUR 10 million |
