The world’s favorite spy, James Bond, is back in theaters this month, and boy, 007 has an impeccable taste for high-performance automobiles. In the latest Bond movie – the 24th in the series, which opened in theaters Nov. 6 – the British secret agent drives a specially built Aston Martin DB10. It’s a sleek, timeless 2-door coupe that matches class and style with serious performance.
Aston Martin built the DB10 specifically for the film, and last December the DB10 was introduced as the movie’s “first cast member.” The team at Naples Luxury Imports is excited to see Bond’s new Aston Martin on the big screen, especially the car’s leading role in a high-speed chase scene through the streets of Rome that passes by the city’s iconic monuments. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the chase scene that was produced by the filmmakers:
Aston Martin’s 50-Year History in Bond Flicks
Aston Martin has been James Bond’s choice for automobiles since 1964. The Aston Martin DB5 was the first coupe introduced in the series, and it was driven by Sean Connery in Goldfinger. Since then, Aston has built a variety of vehicles for the record-breaking franchise, and the DB10 is one of the most, if not the most, impressive we’ve seen.
Ten DB10 coupes were built for the movie, with some serving as stunt vehicles and others serving as showcase pieces. The coupe is built on top of Aston’s VH Platform and shares similarities with the V8 Vantage. The DB10 features a six-speed manual transmission and is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine. Inside, the coupe is lavish with dark leather seats, perfectly suited for the world’s classiest spy. Director Sam Mendes said that he wanted the car to have a “timeless” style, and Aston Martin certainly delivered.
You might be wondering: Will the Aston Martin DB10 go into production? Unfortunately, no. Of the 10 that were built, four were totaled during production. Today, there are 6 left, and five of those will go on display in showrooms and museums around the world. The last one will be auctioned sometime next year to benefit charities. And many are speculating the only available DB10 will become the most expensive street-legal vehicle ever sold.
Aston Martin Releases Limited Edition Bond Edition DB9
Even though the DB10 won’t be produced, here’s some good news: Aston Martin is producing an ultra-exclusive line of DB9 coupes inspired by Bond. The 2015 DB9 GT Bond Edition will go on sale later this year, and the vehicle will only be available in limited quantities. Just 150 DB9 GT Bond Edition coupes will be available around the world.
Here’s what you can expect from the specially-designed DB9. The coupe is powered by a 6-liter 540-horsepower V12 engine that packs an almost impossible punch. The DB9 GT can hit 0-60 MPH in roughly 4 seconds and it maxes out at 180+ MPH. How’s that Aston Martin performance for you? But the limited edition Bond DB9 also has that classic Aston style. It features dark leather interior surfaces, a specially programmed touch screen display, stitched Bond Edition logos, and specially numbered plaques. Plus, the DB9 features a specially created Silver Spectre paint job.
If you’re a big fan of the DB10, though, you might be in luck. Many automotive industry insiders are speculating that the movie’s DB10 will serve as design inspiration for the DB9’s replacement, which is expected sometime in 2016.
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