I am a massive fan of the James Bond franchise and while in the books he drove a Bentley, on screen, no car brand is more closely tied to 007 than Aston Martin. In 1969 George Lazenby took over as the new Bond for one very important film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. In this film, which was remade as Spectre 2015, Bond finds love and walks away from MI6, only to be pulled back in again by his arch-nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (expect the rest of storyline to play out in the next film Shatterhand).
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary the film, Aston Martin has released a special edition DBS Superleggera finished in the same Olive Green that the 1969 Aston Martin DBS used in the film.
Just 50 of the On Her Majesty’s Secret Service DBS Superleggera special edition cars will be sold globally.
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It is 50 years since filming began for the sixth James Bond film, which told the story of Bond villain ‘Blofeld’ and his ongoing attempts to hold the world to ransom. The 1969 Aston Martin DBS provided James Bond with the perfect car for a man tasked with saving the world! Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda President, and Group Chief Executive Officer said: “Aston Martin is synonymous with James Bond and the DBS from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service has provided great inspiration to the team tasked with creating this very special edition. This new DBS Superleggera will be an extremely distinguished ‘brute in a suit’, designed to capture the essence of the iconic DBS from the 1969 film but with a 5.2 liter twin-turbo V12, 715bhp engine!”
The 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine is set low and as far back in the chassis as possible to optimize the center-of-gravity and weight distribution, this high-performance engine develops 725PS at 6500rpm and 900Nm from 1800-5000rpm. Detailed tuning of the V12 together with an exhaust strategy with active valves and quad tailpipes ensures DBS Superleggera has a commanding and powerful sound character, particularly in the more aggressive dynamic modes, while retaining a level of refinement and civility that compliments its role as the consummate Super GT.
The 50 owners of this James Bond Special Edition will have the option to select a bespoke designed drinks case* which fits perfectly into the boot space. In keeping with the theme, this accessory is the perfect complement to the exhibition worthy ‘Super GT’. The black drinks case opens via the bright metal clasp to reveal the matching red felt-lined interior, with space for two bottles of champagne* and four champagne flutes.
Aston Martin Vice President & Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman said: “Creating a James Bond special edition is always an exciting challenge as we work to create a car that embodies the legend of James Bond, and the original movie car. The DBS Superleggera is a muscular car that commands attention, but the Olive Green gives it a subtlety that belies the beast beneath.”
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