Of course, the central theme of the restomod duo: an old Aston Martin DB6 fitted through Lunaz; and an homage to Everrati’s Porsche 964 RSR – is the replacement of combustion cores in cars with electrified powertrains.
However, the offer offers much more than a battery and a quiet ride.
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In October 2021, British firm Lunaz first unveiled its first Aston Martin DB6 EV conversion, a contentious swap, considering the car’s rarity and icon status. Now, it has followed that up with another DB6 that’s even kinder to the environment. Touted as the “most sustainable Aston Martin ever created,” this classic has shed its straight-six engine for a 375-hp electric motor, paired with a choice of battery packs ranging from 80 to 120 kWh.
However, the most important news is due to the excessive environmental strategy that Lunaz adopted when building the vehicle. Most unexpected is the extent and nature of some of the fabrics used inside, many of which come from recycled waste.
The dashboard, for example, is made from biodegradable composites, basically composed of nut derivatives and eggshells; This is the same curtain used for the shift lever and side window handles. Lunaz says bio-based products are a greener option than traditional petroleum-based plastics.
That’s not all. The door linings are made from plant-based polyurethane and synthetic leather from apple pomace, which is left over from making apple juice. The carpets are fashioned from a combination of recycled plastic bottles, old carpets, and fishing nets.
Lunaz is confident that his new concepts for the DB6’s electric conversion will reduce the car’s carbon footprint. It’s possible that some of those fabrics will even be incorporated into other old Lunaz conversions in the future.
Everrati, one of the UK’s other best-known traditional electric converter companies, calls its new effort “a tribute to the legendary 964 RSR 3. 8”. Only 51 examples of the original 964 RSR were made through Porsche, making it one of the rarest variants of the Porsche 911 964. Today, they are highly sought after by wealthy creditors who will be hesitant to spend millions of dollars to get one.
Wisely, Everrati’s Type 964 conversion is in one of Porsche’s least valuable 964 Carrera road car variants; we think there would be quite a stir if I cut a genuine RSR. Carbon fiber frame and large rear spoiler to make it look like the 964 RSR. A full roll cage replaces the rear seats, a nod to the racing DNA of the original RSR.
Okay, yes, the original RSRs were saved, but we still have to warn that Porsche purists need to look the other way or skip the next step. The rugged inline-six engine, the core and soul of any Type 964, has been ditched in favor of a few electric motors and a 63kWh battery that gives a conversion of more than two hundred miles (322km) of diversity on a full charge.
Everrati’s Porsche 964 conversion may not have the drama of its ICE model, but it certainly doesn’t lack performance. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential, which allows acceleration from 0 to 96 km in 3. 7 seconds. h.
Beyond its straight-line looks and acceleration, Everrati describes the Type 964 RSR EV as its most “driver-centric” car to date. Customer conversions will be handled through California-based Aria Group, Everrati’s U. S. partner. It is available for delivery worldwide.
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