New Bond car revealed

Aston Martin has unveiled the new DBS which will be driven by legendary British secret agent James Bond 007 in the next film Casino Royale.

In true secret agent style though full details of the new DBS remain top secret.

"This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car," said Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman. "It signals an evolutionary development of Aston Martin's world renowned style and elegance."

While hinting at future design directions the DBS also has clear links with the British maker's heritage -- it is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin containing the famous grille and side flash and elegant lines of past Astons.

"The DBS continues our proud and lengthy association with James Bond," added Aston Martin Chairman and CEO Dr Ulrich Bez. "The DBS is not of the understated elegance of a DB9, nor the youthful agility of the V8 Vantage. It is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond."

Daniel Craig will take over from Pierce Brosnan as James Bond in Casino Royale which is scheduled for release in November.

Those with hefty deposits though will have to wait a little longer than that. Aston Martin has refused to release details on whether the car will go on sale at all. Stay tuned...