Project Nightingale is a newly unveiled, ultra-exclusive electric convertible from the Rolls-Royce Coachbuild collection. Revealed in April 2026, it represents the brand's second major step into full electrification following the Spectre.

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Only 100 units will be produced globally, with deliveries starting in 2028.

The design is inspired by the Art Deco era and the French Riviera, specifically referencing "Le Rossignol" (French for "nightingale").

A centerpiece of the cabin is a constellation of 10,500 individual "stars" that translate the soundwave patterns of a nightingale's song into ambient illumination.

It measures 5.76 meters in length—identical to the Phantom—but is dedicated entirely to a two-seat convertible form.

The shift to an EV platform allowed designers to remove cooling intakes and exhaust pipes, creating a smoother, "carved from a single billet" appearance.

A sculptural architectural element that rises behind the seats to frame and protect occupants.

The model is available by invitation only. While popular in the UK, US, Europe, and the Middle East, it is reportedly not approved for road use in China.

Rolls-Royce developed an entirely new palette of colors and features for this collection that will not be available on any other models.

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ProfStorm@reddit

Anyone else seeing similarities to the much maligned Jaguar rebrand?

I’m with you on the similarities, but there’s just something about the proportions and the boat inspiration that make it work in a way the Jag didn’t. Plus, I think a lot of the hate was for the new logo.

Control-Zulu-1212@reddit

Came here to ask the same question exactly.

KathyJaneway@reddit

There's a difference tho - Rolls is producing 100 of these and they wouldn't be able to be ordered,but invitation only sold . Meaning they will choose who would get one. Jaguar moved all the eggs in one basket. Rolls isn't doing that they're just offering something different in limited number, and continuing with what they were doing .

warrensussex@reddit

Pretty sure that Jaguar everyone hates is just a design exercise. This is something that they intend to produce.

Accurate_Western_346@reddit

Damn Jaguar had to only just do it this way

f8Negative@reddit

So fine

Willing_Big194@reddit

I #HATE the minimalist light design, the rest is cool tho

The_R4ke@reddit

I fucking love it. More Retro Futurism!

djauralsects@reddit

There’s a two door, boat-tail, suicide door RR in my neighborhood. It manages to stand out in city that’s great for car watching, like here in Vancouver.

YVRkeeper@reddit

There was a guy in Yaletown that had a convertible Bentley this same light blue color with a white top. It was gorgeous!

ozzy_thedog@reddit

Take a pic of that. I’d love to see

Virtual_Drawer2389@reddit

Not even a little bit weird. That car looks fantastic!

hajenius@reddit

Unpopular opinion: front ugly as always, but at least a nice back.

-WeepingAngel-@reddit

Story of my life.

costafilh0@reddit

The fun is always on the back.

BudgieWonder@reddit

Oakland face and an Oakland booty

Trainzguy2472@reddit

I'm sorry but it looks like a Cadillac

MlackBesa@reddit

Somehow really reminds me of 1960´s big Cadillacs. Like a Deville. Basically huge land boat with massive hood

ashyjay@reddit

I love the designs of Rolls Royces, but I wish they'd do something with the interior, as it's the same as the 2003 Phantom, I love the old school designs and the tactility, but it needs a bit of flare.

AppendixN@reddit

A flare would be very dangerous if you forgot to lower the top!

It probably has enough flair already, though.

Mickey-Twiggs@reddit

It deploys flares out the back to fend off constables & peasants.

xrelaht@reddit

Agreed. Could’ve done a throwback to older style elements to match the body.

AntAir267@reddit

True class is timeless.

Phosphorus444@reddit

Bro wants more screens to watch family guy.

coffee_shakes@reddit

I dig it.

BigBadAl@reddit

Can't be sold in China without mechanical door handles.

Love it. The rear looks so much better that their older ‘Boat Tail’ car they made for Jay z

JediKnightaa@reddit

Thats a shocking design but it manages to look really good imo

yottyboy@reddit

What? Another gargantuan slab sided brick from Rolls? No way!!!

Hoggarr@reddit

$13 Million doesn’t even get you cup holders? fuckin stupid, my shitbox cobalt is a more complete car.

travelingbeagle@reddit

The cup holders are likely hidden in the center console.

No-Victory-5519@reddit

Front end aside, which feels like someone on the team took inspiration from Bentley's EXP15. It's a pretty elegant body form, interior looks nice also. Unsure about the wheels however, that side profile on the clay model kinda makes the whole thing look like a first year's bachelors luxury car project..