The 25th James Bond film, “No Time to Die”, was set to be released November 20 then pushed back to 2021. Before it arrives on screen, a collaboration between Aston Martin and EON Productions, the company that produces the James Bond films with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, will bring new 007 editions of the Aston Martin Vantage and DBS Superleggera to a garage near you.
“No Time to Die” will feature four Aston Martin models: the iconic DB5; the classic Aston Martin V8; the brand’s latest super GT, DBS Superleggera; and the Aston Martin Valhalla – the company’s forthcoming mid-engined hypercar.
The special editions have been crafted by Aston Martin’s bespoke division: Q by Aston Martin.
The 715-horsepower DBS Superleggera 007 Edition is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V12. It has a Ceramic Gray exterior with roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade IITM featured in black tinted carbon fiber. The model has unique Gloss Black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21-inch wheels.
A 007 fender badge, finished in chrome with a black enamel infill and Stainless Steel Silver 007 foil, has been applied to the rear spoiler blade.
The interior of the model features leather upholstery with red detailing. Subtle 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 recognises it is one of just 25 DBS Superleggera 007 Editions.
The DBS Superleggera 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £279,025 and the Vantage 007 Edition with a recommended retail price from RRP £161,000 are on sale separately now. First deliveries will begin in Q1 2021.
Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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The Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition is inspired by the original Aston Martin V8, which made its debut in “The Living Daylights” in 1987 and is featured in “No Time to Die”. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his personal lock-up in London.
The Vantage 007 Edition gets unique exterior styling including a bespoke mesh grille with chrome bezel that references the look of the brand’s classic V8. It will have a Cumberland Gray exterior and Obsidian Black leather and dark chrome interior. 007 branding can be found on the center console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox.
The sun visors of all the cars features a 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”.
Q by Aston Martin has given the Vantage 007 Edition carbon fiber setbacks and the outline of cello “f holes” inspired by the memorable cello chase scene featuring James Bond (Timothy Dalton) and Kara Milovy (Maryam D’Abo).
There is a dashed yellow diffuser that is 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.
A laser-etched gadget plaque 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.
Just 100 Vantage 997 editions will be made.
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 007 Edition
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