David Brown Speedback
| David Brown | |
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 Speedback GT (2014-2017)
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| Speedback GT | |
| Production period: | since 2014 |
| Class : | Sports car |
| Body versions : | Combi coupe |
| Engines: |
Gasoline engine : 5.0 liters (375–448 kW) |
| Length: | 4760 mm |
| Width: | 1860 mm |
| Height: | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2750 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1920 kg |
The David Brown Speedback is a vehicle from the British car manufacturer David Brown , which was presented at the Top Marques in Monaco in April 2014 . The sports car is built in Silverstone, UK .
The basis of the sports car is the Jaguar XKR , which was built until 2014, and its V8 engine . The AJ-V8 engine has a 92.3 mm bore , 93 mm stroke , 5000 cm³ displacement and develops 375 kW (510 PS). The automatic transmission has six gears. The top speed is 250 km / h. The car accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds.
The vehicle is similar to the models DB5 and DB6 of Aston Martin . The large tailgate is unusual for such a vehicle. The combi coupé is optionally available with two or 2 + 2 seats. In the luggage compartment there is an additional folding bench that can be folded out for a picnic . The car is 4.77 m long, including exterior mirrors 2.09 m wide and 1.32 m high.
From Speedback GT are no longer produced 100 vehicles at a cost of about 495,000 pounds sterling offered per piece. A price of almost 770,000 euros has been handed down for Germany .
The revised version of the Speedback GT was presented at the 87th Geneva Motor Show in March 2017 .
At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018, David Brown presented the Speedback Silverstone Edition, a performance-enhanced version of the sports car. This is limited to just ten units.
Speedback GT (since 2017)
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Speedback Silverstone Edition
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Technical specifications
| Speedback GT | Speedback Silverstone Edition | |
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| Construction period | since 2014 | since 2018 |
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Engine type | V8 petrol engine | |
| Displacement | 5000 cc | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 | |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 375 kW (510 PS) / 6000-6500 | 448 kW (609 hp) / 6000–6500 |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 625 Nm / 2500-5000 | 766 Nm / 4030 |
| Power transmission | ||
| drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Gearbox, as standard | 6-speed ZF - automatic | |
| Readings | ||
| Top speed | 250 km / h | |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined) |
12.3 l super | |
| CO 2 emissions (combined) |
292 g / km | |
| Tank capacity | 71 l | |
Individual evidence
- ↑ James Wolfcale: David Brown Automotive is building a new Jaguar-based sports car . In: roadandtrack . February 12, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ A b Julian Rendell: David Brown Automotive Speedback sports classic looks, modern performance . In: Autoweek . March 27, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
- ^ Frank B. Meyer: Lies on Wheels. David Brown Speedback GT. In: Auto Bild Klassik , issue 3/2016, p. 177.
- ↑ Uli Baumann: Improved in 237 points . In: auto-motor-und-sport . January 31, 2017. Accessed March 9, 2017.
- ↑ Uli Baumann: More power for the GT . In: auto-motor-und-sport . March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
