It seemed that the conversion of the automobile sector to full electrification It was going to end the most classic vehicles but no, it has not been like that. It is true that models of Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lancia or Ferrari are jewels that no one would dare to touch. Although there are those who, thanks to their engineering knowledge and ability They are not afraid to get their hands on them. One of those that does dare is Lunaz Design, a small English manufacturer that you already know.
Yes, because we have already talked about him and it was on the occasion of the debut of Rolls Royce Phantom V EV. At that time Lunaz made it clear that they are not manufacturers as such and, furthermore, they are not endorsed by any car manufacturer. They rather focus on electrify "old glories" to be environmentally friendly. Hence, the latest novelty that they present is a candy for collectors: the Aston Martin DB6 EV by Lunaz.
The Aston Martin DB6 EV is a creation of Lunaz Cars and exceeds one million dollars…
To give life to Aston Martin DB6 EV Lunaz engineers need a original unit. When the client provides it, they completely disassemble it, leaving it bare-bones. From there begins the process by which they locate the battery and all components of electric powertrain. In fact, when it is finished there is no way of knowing if we are dealing with an old DB6 with a six-cylinder gasoline engine or a fully electric one.
But also engineers do not dispose of original components. In case the customer is not happy with the conversion, they could reinstall the original engine and transmission that came as standard. Lastly, there is the possibility to choose the layout of the steering wheeleither to the left or to the right. The data that they have not revealed is that related to the power of the drivetrain, although they have battery, which will be of ion lithium.
We don't know if there will be several versions, but the energy capacity will vary between 80 and 120 kWh. Thanks to this accumulator, the estimated average autonomy will be around 400 kilometres. However, the novelties of the Aston Martin DB6 EV by Lunaz do not stop there. In addition to improve suspension, steering and brakes, may include, among others, elements such as air conditioning, navigation or infotainment system with touch screen.
To finish, we must give you some bad news: your price. To begin with, for Lunaz to perform this conversion it needs a drive from the original DB6. Once in their workshops, the process costs one a million dollars, a figure that could easily be increased. Therefore, if you liked it and want one, you will have to save a lot, because otherwise it will be impossible. Oh, if you have an Aston DB4 or a DB5 they will also transform it for you, although we don't know their prices.
Source – Lunaz Design
