David Brown Automotive (DBA) has pulled the wraps
off the Speedback’s latest iteration, dubbed the Silverstone Edition, at the
Geneva Motor Show. The new version comes with more aggressive styling, which
inspired by “the dawn of the jet age and classic racers from the 1960s” and a
revised V8 with 601 hp.
The DB Speedback Silverstone Edition is still based
on the aluminum architecture of the discontinued Jaguar XKR, making use of the
same supercharged 5.0-liter V8. In this case, power has gone up from the 510 hp
of the original Speedback to 601 hp, thanks to a twin-scroll supercharger.
The upgraded engine sends its power to the rear axle
via a six-speed automatic gearbox and an active rear differential. The chassis
now features a new suspension system for better handling and dynamics, as well
as new brakes.
A set of unique forged 20-inch alloy wheels, along
with a new front grille pattern that incorporates LED driving lamps, extended
side skirts, front spoiler and an enhanced rear diffuser are just some of the
Speedback Silverstone Edition’s exterior revisions. The bodywork is still made
out of handcrafted aluminum.
The two-seat interior is trimmed in high-end leather
and mixes metallic inlays with an open-pore wood veneer finish. The sports
seats are heated and adjustable while the extra space behind them is utilised
as an extra luggage storage space.
The more aggressive Speedback Silverstone aims to
attract younger customers, at least 10 of them because that’s how many examples
DBA is planning to build. Prices start
from £ 620,000 in the UK, excluding taxes, duties and shipping (US$ 860,000).
