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.