After a teaser released a few days ago, Kahn Design published the first full sketches of its new Vengeance coupe, a re-bodied, more exclusive version of the Aston Martin DB9.
The Vengeance’s hand built body draws inspiration from Aston’s designs of the 80s and 90s, with widened rear wings complimenting the circular rear lights while on the front there is a new grille and a sharper-looking bumper.
“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”, said Afzal Kahn.
“The Vengeance underlines Kahn Design’s expertise in design and coachbuilding. With a team of over 25 designers in house we’re involved in all aspects of product design from automotive to timepieces, interiors, retail space, clothing and accessories” the company boss added.
The Vengeace will be made in very limited numbers, with production to begin in 2015. Each car will be hand-built by “Kahn’s chosen team of craftsmen and automotive experts” and will carry a special engraved plaque in the boot with the names of every member who worked on the car.
According to Kahn, Aston Martin has given their consent on the build, unlike Fisker’s Thunderbolt Project we saw a little while ago.
“Aston Martin has always been an inspiration, in particular the early Vanquish and the V600 Vantage wide bodies, and I’m grateful for their agreement, and for wishing us success on this project. The Vengeance pays homage to those classic designs while using modern engineering to create something unique and original which reflects my own style”, said Afzal Kahn.
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