At first glance, the vehicle before us might be mistaken for a restored Ford Mustang fitted with entirely new body panels.
This answer can be classified as half-correct and half-wrong.
The reason is that this machine is originally a 1971 Aston Martin DBS, with carbon fiber body panels produced by Ringbrothers, based in Wisconsin.
The design of body panels resembling a muscle car took 3,900 hours for the design process, followed by a formation and construction process that consumed 8,200 hours to complete.
Additionally, the front track width has been increased by 203 mm, while the rear track width is 254 mm wider.
As if that wasn’t enough, the wheelbase has also been extended by 76 mm, contributing to a more formidable appearance on the road.
Octavia is powered by a 5.0-liter Ford Coyote V8 engine capable of generating up to 805 hp, which drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual Tremec transmission.
The secret behind this supercar-level power lies in the pairing with a custom 2.65-liter twin-screw supercharger from Happop, followed by a modified fuel system and a custom exhaust system from Ringbrothers.
Other features include RS SV suspension from Fox Racing, Brembo brakes, and HRE wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
The interior of Octavia appears more luxurious compared to the original model setup.
It showcases a blend of performance, luxury, modernity, and classic DBS elements contributed by the use of leather upholstery, along with carbon fiber, bronze, and billet aluminum materials.
According to Jim Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers, “Octavia is a combination of imagination and the latest design process.
“We asked ourselves, ‘What would an MI6 agent drive while on holiday?’ This is the result,” he added.
1971 Aston Martin DBS
