Note: 1989 Lagonda pictured above
The Lagonda name, previously used by Aston Martin for a hand-built, ultra-expensive sedan built between 1976 - 1990, returned under the spotlight about five years ago when the Brits introduced the Lagonda Concept.
Oddly enough, that concept had nothing to do with the four-door grand tourer, but rather a sporty SUV proclaimed to be a more luxurious alternative to the popular Porsche Cayenne. Rumors about a production version went back and forth with no relevant outcome, although the consensus was the vehicle might arrive in 2016.
But now we have to put the Lagonda SUV behind us, because it appears Aston Martin is actually planning to revive the iconic nameplate for a brand new sedan. Such a vehicle was spotted testing in the United Kingdom covered in camouflage. Our friends over at Autoblog think the Brits will slap a Lagonda badge on its trunk.
Details are scarce right now, but it’s safe to assume the four-door will be based on the Rapide S and ride on a stretched version of its wheelbase. Power is likely to come from the same 6.0-liter V-12 engine that delivers 558 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque. More details should become available later this year, so stay tuned to TopSpeed for all the updates.
Updated 06/20/2014: According to the British magazine CAR, the future Lagonda sedan will be developed by Q by Aston Martin and should be unveiled in a concept form in the summer of 2014. The magazine claims it will carry a 5,935-cc, V-12 engine with an output of about 600 horsepower and mated to an upgraded, eight-speed automatic transmission. Production will be limited to about 100 units.
Click past the jump to read more about the Aston Martin Lagonda Sedan.
Aston Martin Lagonda Sedan originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 20 June 2014 10:00 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/yJg-ySIEuD0/2016-aston-martin-lagonda-sedan-ar163491.html
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