Aston Martin builds special-edition 007 cars

Aston Martin has announced it will release two special 007 Edition models in celebration of the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die.

Built by the British luxury car-maker’s bespoke Q division, limited numbers of the exclusive models will be available, each fitted with a range of special features to pay homage to the 007 franchise.

The first to celebrate the 25th instalment in the James Bond series is the Vantage 007 Edition, finished in a Cumberland Grey hue and limited to just 100 units globally.

Inside the cabin, the Vantage gets obsidian black leather upholstery with heritage fluting and carbon-fibre seat backs, as well as a 007-branded centre console (on manual versions).

The sun visors have 96.60 (FM) embroidered onto them, which Aston Martin says fans will know is a nod to the Russian police frequency Bond used to escape in The Living Daylights film.

Other features can be optioned to the Vantage 007 Edition, including a laser-etched gadget plaque that “references the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car” such as a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers.

The second model, based on the brand’s V12-powered DBS Superleggera, will be limited to just 25 examples globally.

Powered the same 533kW/900Nm 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 found in road-going versions, the Superleggera is painted a similar Ceramic Grey colour and features black-tinted carbon-fibre on the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade II.

A chrome/black 007 badge is fitted to both front guards, while the special sports car rides on gloss-black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21-inch wheels.

Inside, the 007 DBS Superleggera features red highlights throughout the leather upholstery, 007 branding on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and rear subwoofer cover, and a numbered identification plaque.

“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,” says Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Vice President.

“It is an honour 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.”

Aston Martin says deliveries of the special-edition Bond models will begin in the first quarter of 2021. Pricing for the DBS Superleggera 007 Edition is tipped to start from around $A500,000, with the 007 Vantage likely to open at about $293K.