Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has delivered a historic annual sales record in 2019, with a global performance unequalled in the company's 116-year history.

A total of 5,152 cars were delivered to customers in over 50 countries around the world, an increase of 25% on the previous high set in 2018. With these historic results, Rolls-Royce continues to make a meaningful contribution to the overall performance of its shareholder, the BMW Group.

Sales grew across all regions during the year, driven by strong customer demand for all Rolls‑Royce models. The company reported significant sales growth in every one of its key global markets.

North America retained its top status accounting for around a third of global sales, followed by China and Europe. Individual countries that achieved record sales results included Russia, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Qatar and Korea.

The year also saw significant new investment in the manufacturing plant at the home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, reaffirming both the company's commitment to its U.K. operations and its buoyant outlook for the years ahead.

Projects included further refinements to the already world-class manufacturing facilities, equipment and processes, to maximise efficiency and ensure the highest levels of quality as demanded by Rolls-Royce customers.

A new two-storey development, due for completion in the first quarter of 2020, will add more than 1,000sqm to the ground floor Assembly Hall and create additional first-floor office space.