The Kahn Vengeance is based on the Aston Martin DB9New Aston Martin DB9-based coupé will enter limited production later this year
Kahn Design has released design sketches of its retro-styled two-seat coupé, dubbed Vengeance.
Based on the old Aston Martin DB9, the wide-bodied sports car will enter limited production later this year, with manufacturing taking place in Coventry.
Kahn hasn’t released details of the Vengeance’s powertrain, but it’s highly likely it will keep the existing DB9’s 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, which produces 510bhp and is capable of pushing the DB9 to 62mph in 6.4 seconds.
Styled to evoke “the silhouette of a sabretooth on the prowl,” Kahn says the Vengeance has been “inspired by the Aston Martin designs of the 1980s and 90s.”
The design sketches show that the Vengeance comes with a reimagined front grille, and a wide rear-end stance. The model will sit on 16-inch alloys at the front, with 18-inch alloys at the rear.
In a statement, company founder Afzal Kahn said: “Launching the Vengeance is the realisation of a dream I’ve had since childhood, to design and produce my own car. I’ve worked in the industry my whole career, and I want to leave a legacy which I can be proud of.
“The design has gone through several iterations over the years and I’ve taken my time in selecting the right partners to prototype and manufacture the car, ensuring it represents the pinnacle of quality and perfection.”
“I’ve kept every aspect of the underlying car from the crash structures to airbags - mechanically it’s unaltered - why change perfection? This is coachbuilding in its traditional sense - taking a tried and tested product and working solely on the aesthetic.”
While Kahn has yet to reveal pricing, the company has said the car will “represent extremely good value for a limited edition coachbuilt car”.
That said, the Vengeance is likely to cost significantly more than the current DB9, which is priced from £125,050. David Brown's Speedback GT, a coachbuilt car built on the chassis of Jaguar's XKR and produced in similarly limited numbers, is priced at £564,000.
The Vengeance will join Kahn’s other bespoke designs, which include the Flying Huntsman, an extreme interpretation of the Land Rover Defender that made its debut at the Geneva motor show in March. An even more extreme 6x6 version was also shown.
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