Aston Martin is producing a limited run of special edition vehicles based on the new James Bond movie.
While trekking to the movie theater isn’t available to most of us these days, that hasn’t stopped Aston Martin from hyping its longtime partnership with arguably film’s greatest spy, James Bond.
The British sports car maker is celebrating the release of the 25th James Bond film, “No Time to Die,” with two exclusive special edition vehicles: the 007 edition Vantage and DBS Superleggera.
The movie is set premiere around the world in November, featuring four iconic Aston Martin sports cars: the iconic DB5; the classic Aston Martin V8; the brand’s latest super GT, DBS Superleggera; and the exceptional Aston Martin Valhalla – the company’s forthcoming mid-engine hypercar.
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“Creating a 007 Edition is always an exciting challenge as we work to develop and style a car that embodies the legend of James Bond,” said Aston Martin Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman. “It is an honor to apply carefully judged 007-inspired styling to our sports cars, which gives our customers the opportunity to own a unique piece of both cinematic and automotive history.”
The Vantage 007 Edition can be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights-inspired limited edition skis and ski rack base on the “winterized” V8 saloon from the film.
The two special editions have been carefully designed and crafted by the experts in Aston Martin’s bespoke division: Q by Aston Martin.
The first of the two models is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features in No Time to Die. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his personal lock-up in London.
The special edition Vantage features bespoke mesh grille with chrome bezel and a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film car’s rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack – referencing the “winterized” V8 saloon from the film.
The car will be delivered in authentic Cumberland Grey exterior paint color, and the interior will be presented in obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding applied on the center console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox.
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The 007 edition of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is being “strictly” limited to just 25 cars.
The sun visors of all the cars will carry another subtle film reference in the shape of an embroidered radio station frequency – 96.60 (FM) – which 007 buffs will know was the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in The Living Daylights.
Another indulgence is available: a laser-etched gadget plaque that references the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car. These included a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers. Cross hairs etched onto the car’s paddle shift gear levers allude to the missile guidance system seen in the film, too. Available as a manual or automatic, the Vantage 007 Edition also boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is limited to 100 units.
The 007 edition of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is being “strictly” limited to just 25 cars, boasting the same specification as beast in the film. The car is powered by the DBS Superleggera’s 5.2-liter V12 twin-turbocharged engine putting out 715 bhp.
The car comes with special Ceramic Grey exterior paint with the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade IITMfeatured in black-tinted carbon fiber.
The interior is obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding on the center console of manual-equipped cars.
Also unique to the 007 Edition are Gloss Black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21-inch wheels, and a 007 fender badge, finished in chrome with a black enamel infill and Stainless Steel Silver 007 foil applied to the rear spoiler blade.
Inside is a “dark, brooding, leather-clad environment” with red detailing the outline of the seats. “Subtle” – like anything associated with James Bond could be described that way – 007 branding can be found on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and on the rear sub-woofer cover. The car is finished with a sill plaque that recognizes it is one of just 25 DBS Superleggera 007 Editions.
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The DBS Superleggera 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £279,025, or $367,800, and the Vantage 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £161,000, or $212,200, are on sale separately now and are expected to arrive in the driveways of their new owners in the first quarter of 2021.