THE aston martin he does not want the traffic restrictions that have been imposed on internal combustion vehicles in various cities to prevent their classic models from being circulated. So we decided to create a system that allows you to electrify your classics in a reversible way!
The “cassette EV system” was shown in a Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Steering Wheel from 1970, named Heritage EV Concept, and has been developed by Aston Martin Works, the classic division of the British brand. As a basis for this system, the brand used the know-how and components of the Rapide E program.
The brand's plan is to put this system into production to “attenuate any laws that restrict the use of classic cars in the future”. According to the brand's CEO, Andy Palmer, Aston Martin “is aware of the social and environmental pressures that threaten to restrict the use of classic cars in the future (…) the “Second Century” plan not only encompasses new models, but also protect our precious heritage”.
How does the system work?
The most interesting thing about the “EV system cassette” is that its installation is not only reversible (the owner can re-install the combustion engine if he wants to) but the installation does not require any changes to the car, as the system is installed in the car. original engine and gearbox mounts.
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Unlike what we see in modern trams, or the Jaguar E-Type Zero, there are no large screens inside the cabin, keeping the original look. The control of the electrical system functions is done through a (very) discreet panel inside the cabin.
The interior of the DB6 Volante was virtually unchanged.
The fact that the conversion is reversible leads the brand to say that this system offers customers “the security of knowing that their car is future-proof and socially responsible, but still an authentic Aston Martin”.
Conversions to electrify its classics should start next year and will take place at the British brand's facilities.
However, Aston Martin did not reveal data about the power, autonomy or price of the system that allows it to electrify its classics.