The Everrati and Superformance partnership will allow enthusiasts to drive an electric-powered GT40 , with development of this first model already underway . A prototype chassis has been built and is being comprehensively adapted from ICE power to advanced electric propulsion at Everrati ’ s UK development centre in Upper Heyford , a former US air base in the English Cotswolds .
As with all Everrati vehicles , meticulous attention to detail is being applied to key factors such as battery location and weight distribution to maintain and enhance the character and soul of the original . Further details on this first new model from the partnership and reimagined icon will be announced in the coming months .
Justin Lunny , Founder and CEO , Everrati : “ This is the perfect partnership . The sole focus of both Everrati and Superformance is iconic cars and Lance and his team are THE guys when it comes to authorised continuation chassis of some of the most legendary cars in history . Marrying these chassis with our advanced EV powertrains and precision engineering will enhance performance while keeping the essence and soul of the original . We aim to create the best electric driver ’ s cars while , at the same time , future-proofing these true past masters .
Another cross-Atlantic connection is that our development HQ is located on a former US air base in the Oxfordshire countryside .”
Lance Stander , CEO , Superformance : “ I ’ m very excited about the partnership we are announcing today . Justin and the team at Everrati have a compelling vision for the future , along with the engineering pedigree and expertise to reimagine this automotive icon for the 21st century . While I will always love a V8-powered vehicle , there is no doubting the ultra-high performance of Everrati ’ s advanced EV powertrains . I am genuinely impressed with the lengths to which Everrati goes to maintain the weight distribution and character of the original car . Electrification is the future in so many ways and adds another option for those who love classic sports cars .”
“ So many legendary cars were created by Anglo American partnerships during the 1960s . In fact , the very first GT40 was brought to life in the early Sixties by a UK-based team led by expat British engineer , Roy Lunn , at Ford Advanced Vehicles in Slough . Its body was even made by Abbey Panels in Coventry , before the finished car was shipped to the US for its unveiling the day before the New York Auto Show , in April 1964 .
“ So , it feels highly appropriate for Everrati to be partnering with Superformance , furthering not only the legacy of automotive icons but the partnership between the UK and US .