Luxury car titan Rolls-Royce has unveiled its avant-garde Project Nightingale electric convertible, set to be handcrafted in limited numbers and launch in 2028. Each of the 100 vehicles will boast a sleek torpedo shape inspired by vintage Art Deco designs.

The company, owned by BMW, aims to marry the complete design freedom of coachbuilding with its powerful yet silent electric drivetrain, delivering a uniquely potent and serene open-top motoring experience. CEO Chris Brownridge stated that this project is 'the most extravagant expression of what Rolls-Royce is capable of today.'

Despite not sharing specific pricing details, Project Nightingale will likely sit within the premium range between its Private Commission and Coachbuild products, which have been estimated to cost over £500,000 and up to £20m respectively.

Rolls-Royce’s decision comes after it scrapped a previous pledge of exclusively selling electric cars by 2030. The company will continue to offer vehicles with petrol engines for at least another five years, showing a pragmatic approach in the transition to electrification.