2015 David Brown Speedback GT

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.




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.



Sculpted by hand, and perfected by eye, our skilled modellers bring the interior and exterior vision to life using full-scale clay models. With the shape perfected, the models are scanned to generate accurate computer renditions. The 3D data is then used to fine-tune the aerodynamics, engineer the structure and provide the complex and precise patterns for the body work.

Peeling away Speedback's perfectly formed surface exposes its inner beauty. Engineered from the ground up with a structurally-advanced pillarless monocoque, Speedback provides unparalleled levels of rigidity and strength. Setting the standards for future models, the car has been developed in line with David Brown Automotive's ethos of absolute product integrity. All Speedback's bespoke parts have been fully engineered, machined, tested and refined to exacting standards, whether they are visible or not.

State-of-the-art, computer-controlled milling machines enable us to create traditional forming bucks that are precisely engineered. These bucks provide a physical guide for our master craftsmen to skilfully shape the car's outer surface using an English wheel. Large sweeping body panels made from lightweight aluminium sheets are seamlessly blended together before being attached to hard engineering points located on the car's internal aluminium substructure.

Speedback's body is meticulously scrutinised by accomplished paint and bodywork technicians. Only when they are satisfied that the bodywork is faultless and entirely smooth can the painting process begin. We slowly build up the levels of hand-applied primer, paint and lacquer, and continually measure the depth of the paint to ensure the application is even and consistent. The surface is then painstakingly polished until its deep rich paint has a mirror-like surface. Over 120 man hours go into achieving Speedback's perfect finish.

Drive
Push Speedback's ignition button and its beating heart bursts to life, first with a raspy growl, then settling down into the low rhythmic rumble, characteristic of its super-charged V8 configuration. The refined five-litre unit provides the perfect balance between horsepower and torque. As a continental cruiser, Speedback's powertrain effortlessly dispatches the miles, whilst its responsive nature provides ample power when pressing on with conviction.

Source - David Brown