KUALA LUMPUR: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered its highest-ever annual sales results in the marque's 117-year history.
The company delivered 5,586 motor cars to clients globally in 2021, up 49 per cent compared to the same period in 2020.
This overall figure includes all-time record sales in most regions, including Greater China, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, and in multiple countries across the globe.
"2021 has been a truly historic year for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In the past 12 months, we have recorded our highest-ever annual sales, launched the latest addition to our Black Badge family, stunned the world with our coachbuilding capabilities and made huge strides into our all-electric future.
"As always, it has been made possible by the dedication and commitment of the extraordinary people at the Home of Rolls-Royce, our international team, and our global dealer network. I wish to extend my thanks and congratulations to each and every one of them. It is my privilege and pleasure to work alongside them every day," said chief executive officer Torsten Müller-Ötvös.
All of the automaker's models were said to have performed extremely well with growth principally driven by the Ghost as demand for it surges further following the launch of the Black Badge Ghost in Oct 2021.
Alongside the increased demand for the popular sports utility vehicle (SUV) Cullinan and the marque's flagship Phantom, the company's says its order books are full well into Q3 2022.
The company's Provenance (pre-owned) programme was also said to enjoyed exceptional sales results in 2021, achieving an all-time record.
Bespoke commissions have also remain at record levels with highlights including the Phantom Oribe co-created with Hermès, the Phantom Tempus, and Black Badge Wraith and Black Badge Dawn Landspeed Collection cars.
The company signalled its commitment to a new contemporary coachbuilding movement with Rolls-Royce Coachbuild becoming a permanent fixture in its future portfolio during the unveiling of its latest coachbuilt Boat Tail.
2021 also saw Rolls-Royce announced its first all-electric car Spectre which i set to debut in the market by Q4 2023.
It will undergo a 2.5-million-kilometre journey of testing which extends to all four corners of the world and will simulate more than 400 years of use for a Rolls-Royce.
Currently, Rolls-Royce factory at Goodwood is running at near-maximum capacity - on a two-shift pattern to fulfil orders from clients around the world.
The company will continue to invest in its manufacturing plant in readiness for electrification, and in future talent, with a record 37 new apprentices set to join the company in September this year.
