Rolls-Royce has committed £300m worth of investment to expand its manufacturing facility at Goodwood.

The move is the single largest injection of capital by the luxury carmaker since the plant opened in 2003.

Rolls-Royce said the investment was the next step in the company’s “commitment to creating value for clients”. It follows a record year for the manufacturer as it reached a total 5,712 cars sold in 2024. While this was down from its sales record of 6,032 in 2023, the total value of sales was higher due to the company selling more bespoke builds.

Value through the company’s bespoke products increased 10% on average per car year-on-year in 2024, to reach the highest level in the company’s history.

The new investment will see Rolls-Royce extend its Goodwood site to expand its bespoke capabilities, as well as its coach build operations.

“In 2024, Rolls-Royce reaffirmed its position as an authentic luxury house by crafting the most complex, personal, and valuable motor cars in its history,” chief executive at Rolls-Royce, Chris Brownridge, said.

“This momentum means it is necessary for us to invest more than £300m in extending the home of Rolls-Royce. This represents our most substantial financial commitment to Goodwood since its opening in 2003 and a significant vote of confidence in the Rolls-Royce marque, securing our future here in the UK.”

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