2017 Speedback GT to debut at Geneva Motor Show

We were aware before that the Swiss event is the Capital of unique automobile labels, so there’s no shock such a classy proposition– such as the 2017 Speedback GT— is making its debut over there.

With a expensive cost– ₤ 495,000 ($622,330)– David Brown Automotive still makes an engaging case for desiring the wonderfully retro-flavored 2017 Speedback GT, which became a reality after at least 8,000 man hours after it begins its presence as a Jaguar XKR. The coachbuilder– long live this practically forsaken art– will have not one however two 2017 model year examples on display at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March wearing the newest updates and design improvements. This is a special hand-built ride that starts its life as a routine Jaguar XKR and ends up being a James Bond– the Aston Martin DB5– ride.

After 142 aluminum panels there’s one thing left from the donor and that’s the windshield frame, as well as the painting procedure takes no less than 8 weeks. The XKR’s basic trunk lid is likewise swapped with an useful top-hinged tailgate that requires roof modifications, and DBA even produces something new– you can fold down the lower area of the tailgate to develop a seat. There are 237 modifications over the 2014 model– however the exact same untamed heart under the hood: supercharged 5.0-liter V8 loading 510 horsepower (380 kilowatts) and 461 pound-feet (625 Newton meters) of torque.