Rolls-Royce has unveiled Project Nightingale, the debut vehicle of its new Coachbuild Collection program. Following in the footsteps of the ultra-exclusive Boat Tail and Droptail, the Nightingale is a strictly limited two-seater convertible that merges the brand’s silent electric future with the aesthetic grandeur of the 1920s.
Only 100 units of this masterpiece will be produced worldwide.
Design: Art Deco Meets Modern Scale
The Nightingale is a visual tribute to the Streamline Moderne style of the Art Deco era. Its design is both massive and minimalist:
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Dimensions: At 18.9 feet long, it shares the same imposing footprint as the flagship Phantom, yet it remains exclusively a two-seater.
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The Face: It features a massive three-foot-wide Pantheon Grille with 24 hand-polished aluminum vanes. Flanking the grille are vertically arranged, slender headlights designed specifically for this model.
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Wheels: It rides on 24-inch wheels, the largest ever fitted to a production Rolls-Royce.
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Paintwork: The exterior is finished in a unique light blue with red metallic flecks—a nod to the brand’s experimental prototypes from a century ago.
The “Starlight Breeze” Interior
Inside, the Nightingale introduces the Starlight Breeze Suite, an evolution of the brand’s famous headliner:
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Vast Illumination: It features 10,500 individual fiber-optic “stars” that wrap around the occupants in a horseshoe shape, extending from the door panels to the area behind the seats.
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Materials: The cabin is draped in Charles Blue leather with Grace White accents and Deep Navy inserts, complemented by a light silver finish for the convertible top.
Underpinnings: Silent Power
The Nightingale is built upon the same dedicated electric architecture as the Rolls-Royce Spectre:
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Powertrain: Dual electric motors providing an all-electric drive.
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Performance: It delivers a minimum of 577 HP, though custom tuning for individual coachbuilt clients may result in higher outputs.
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Philosophy: The silent nature of the EV powertrain perfectly complements the “Nightingale” name, emphasizing a serene, open-air driving experience.
April 16, 2026: Auto & Tech Snapshot
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Maruti Suzuki News: While Rolls-Royce targets the 1%, Maruti Suzuki is celebrating increased women’s participation across its Gurgaon and Manesar manufacturing plants.
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Market Trends: The Maruti Ertiga and Mahindra Scorpio continue to dominate India’s 7-seater segment for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Yamaha Launch: The 2026 Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid also debuted today, priced between ₹76,500 and ₹95,200.
