Lunaz Classic Aston Martin DB6 EV Conversion

There are a few companies out there that are tackling the ever-looming issue of being able to run a classic car on roads that are increasingly heading towards only allowing zero emission electrically powered vehicles. One of these companies is Lunaz, who is successfully attempting to create EV powertrains for classic car models without affecting the exterior too much, if at all. Lunaz says that it wants to further the legacies of some of the most beautiful cars in the world, making classic cars a proposition for future generations as well as this one.

One of the adaptations from Lunaz will enable classic Aston Martin DB6 owners to convert their cars to an EV powertrain and eliminate the worry of no longer being allowed on our roads. Of course, there are many who see such conversions as sacrilege, but I’d suggest that there are also many who now – maybe reluctantly – admit that converting a classic car to run on electric power is a forward-thinking way to preserve such classics: after all, a car not used will surely inevitably succumb to neglect. As an ex-classic Beetle driver, I am very aware that I am seeing fewer and fewer Beetles on the roads each year at quite an alarming rate; I suspect it’s the same with all classics as they we trundle towards a full EV society.

Lunaz aren’t just converting classic cars to EVs, they are involved in full restorations for each vehicle; after all, there is no point installing a bespoke and expensive EV conversion if the car itself has responded to our British weather in the usual manner and is secretly rusting under a cosmetic paint-job.

Lunaz will re-engineer each vehicle and give it a full bare-metal restoration at Silverstone Technology Park. Each of the four corners of the vehicle is carefully analysed to understand the original weight distribution so as to not affect the handling too much when the new powertrain is added in place of the traditional 4-litre straight-six petrol engine. Full restoration the interior is included with in-house trim specialists, with an emphasis on modern usage, but also carefully remaining faithful to the original DB6 looks.

The whole process is led by Lunaz Design Director, Jen Holloway, along with a carefully assembled design team. Interestingly, the interior is remastered using upcycled materials where possible along with the use of non-animal derived materials where required by the client. Even the carpets in some cases can miraculously be derived from fishing nets reclaimed from the oceans. Lunaz has even tried to replicate the weight and feel of all the internal switches.

The powertrain itself is designed to accentuate the Aston Martin DB6 EV as a Grand Tourer, with uprated brakes, steering, and suspension and plenty of initial torque. Users can choose from a variety of battery packs from 80 kWh to 120kWh, with the largest offering a range of around 255 miles. In case of any later doubt, Lunaz will carefully store the original engine for each client.

Lunaz creations have created a bit of a buzz over the past few years thanks to all the high-quality products the company is turning out. Even David Beckham is now an investor in the company, signalling a bright future.

If you are interested in such a conversion from Lunaz, pricing will be dependent on personal specification, but will start at around £733,000. First deliveries are expected to arrive this year in 2023.

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