DBA Speedback GT



Dave Brown Automotive isn’t what I’d call a “household name,” but it does produce masterpieces. Its latest is the DBA Speedback GT, which is a retro-styled GT that sits atop a Jaguar XJR chassis.

Speedback is the culmination of a lifelong dream and the realisation that, in order to achieve classic status, one must draw from the past and then embrace the future.

Combining classic design with state-of-art engineering and handcraftsmanship, Speedback is a coachbuilt contemporary GT with the heart and soul of a classic.


Beneath its smooth sixties lines, Speedback has the performance, technology and comfort features to transport its passengers to their destination in both style and comfort.


On top of its stunning looks, the Speedback GT also boasts great performance credentials. Under its long, curvy hood lies a Jaguar-sourced 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine that produces 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque. The engine tosses the power through a six-sped auto transmission and out to the rear wheels. The results speak for themselves with a 0-60 mph sprint of just 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).

Hidden features and surprises, such as the retractable picnic bench or the pillarless roofline, ensure Speedback is equally at home in Casino Square as it is at a polo match.


A generous luggage compartment and spacious cabin make Speedback one of the most unique and versatile luxury GTs in the world today. Whatever the occasion, you will be transported to your destination with a style and panache reminiscent of early Grand Tourers.


Creator of the Speedback GT, David Brown, has made his theme and goal for the development of this sports car clear to his customers; this Speedback GT is a product of a lifelong dream and determination. David Brown wanted to achieve the makings of a sports car so great that it would not only benefit the present, but be a classic in the future. Even though the Speedback GT is considered a “sports car,” it is a functional sports car that can be used to go cross country on family road trips, thus meeting not only the creator’s expectations, but the new owner’s as well. By designing such an immaculately illuminated exterior and an engine that can reach top speeds that other sports cars wish they could reach, David Brown has definitely created a sports car that he can be proud of–and also that his customers can use for everyday usage, not just for racing.