Lunaz, a British aftermarket company specializing in electric vehicle (EV) conversions for classic cars, has unveiled its latest project: the transformation of an iconic Aston Martin DB6 into an electric grand tourer. Marketed as “the most sustainable Aston Martin ever created,” the revamped DB6, produced between 1965 and 1970, embraces eco-conscious features beyond the EV conversion.
Originally equipped with a 4.0-liter gasoline engine generating 282 hp, the rejuvenated DB6 now boasts a robust 375 hp electric motor. While Lunaz does not specify the battery type, the company offers battery packs ranging from 80 to 120 kWh, providing up to 255 miles of range and supporting fast charging.
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The sustainability focus extends to the interior, where Lunaz incorporates various eco-friendly materials. Notably, the dashboard’s front panel, gear shifter, and quarter glass handle feature a biodegradable composite material derived from discarded egg and nut shells, combined with a compostable binder. Renewable plant-based materials contribute to a bio-based polyurethane fabric covering the door cards.
Additional sustainable elements include upholstery crafted from a blend of recycled cotton, polyester, rayon, and nylon, free of harmful chemicals. Leather accent piping on seats, door cards, and headliner utilizes apple pomace, a by-product of cider, juice, and compote production. Lunaz emphasizes the use of regenerated nylon and recycled plastic bottles in the carpets, along with the application of “the world’s lowest-carbon leather” as a fully biodegradable byproduct of the meat industry.
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Despite its environmental features, the Aston Martin DB6 EV by Lunaz comes with a considerable price tag, reportedly around £650,000, equivalent to $815,900 at current exchange rates.
