Aston Martin has brought the renowned DB4 GT back to life, exposing that the very first few continuation DB4 GTs are now rolling off the production line at Newport Pagnell, over ten years because the last Aston was developed at the firm’s Buckinghamshire base. The very first lucky clients received their cars and trucks late last year
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Between 1959 as well as 1963 a overall of 75 DB4 GTs were developed there, though only eight of those were lightweight models. Today these cars and trucks are valued at over £3m.
The new batch will consist of 25 examples utilizing continuation VIN numbers, as well as while they’ll be crafted faithful to the style of the original eight lightweights, they’ll benefit from much more powerful engines, much better brakes, plus improved security features. Aston promises that the mix of conventional craftsmanship as well as contemporary methods will develop on the original character of the lightweights rather than replace it though.
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Under the bonnet of the new DB4 GTs will be the exact same Tadek Marek developed 3.7-litre directly six, however the contemporary develop implies they’ll be creating 340bhp – up from the 302bhp of the original. Power will be sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed gearbox as well as a limited-slip differential.
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The DB4 GT featured a shorter, snappier wheelbase than the routine DB4 for competition, as well as as such was a only two seater. The car’s bodywork will comply with original building methods, utilizing a tubular frame with thin-gauge aluminium panels, though computers will be utilized during the develop process to assurance the in shape as well as surface is perfect.
The original DB4 GT was a prolific racer, as well as Aston is keen for the continuation designs to be delighted in on track too. As such, a two-year worldwide track-driving programme will be provided together with the reborn lightweights.
The programme will take location at top circuits around the world. Those who indication up will get direction from a devoted team, who’ll instruct them exactly how to drive their DB4 GTs in period style.
Aston’s plan to revive the DB4 GT is an even much more mouth-watering prospect provided Jaguar has already created a rival – In 2014, six brand new E-Type Lightweights were created to traditional specification.

The new E-Types won’t be the only traditional Jaguars restored to life either. Last year, Jaguar exposed the very first of nine new XKSS D-Types, each set to offer for well over £1m.
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