Rolls-Royce Motor Cars defied the impact of component supply shortages and the impact of COVID-19 to record the highest car sales total of its 117-year history in 2021.

Registrations were up 49%, to 5,586 for the Goodwood-based luxury car maker as it achieved new record results in most sales regions, including Greater China, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars chief executive, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, said: “2021 was a phenomenal year for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. We delivered more cars than at any time in the marque’s 117-year history with unprecedented demand for all products in every global market.

“Our extremely strong product portfolio, an exceptional Bespoke offering, together with the first full year of availability of Ghost, the launch of Black Badge Ghost in October and the continuing record demand for Bespoke personalisation, has contributed meaningfully to our extremely strong performance.

“This is hugely encouraging as we prepare for the historic launch of Spectre, our first all-electric car."