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o Time To Die will be released around the world in No- encing the ‘winterised’ V8 saloon from the film. The car will be delivered in
vember 2020 and will feature no fewer than four iconic authentic Cumberland Grey exterior paint colour, whilst the interior will be
Aston Martin sports cars: the iconic DB5; the classic presented in obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding
Aston Martin V8; the brand’s latest super GT, DBS applied on the centre console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox. The
Superleggera; and the exceptional Aston Martin Valhalla sun visors of all the cars will carry another subtle film reference in the shape
N– the company’s forthcoming mid-engined hypercar. The of an embroidered radio station frequency – 96.60 (FM) – which 007 buffs
two special editions that celebrate the release of No Time To Die, each of will know was the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in
which is being offered in limited numbers to buyers around the world from The Living Daylights. The seats themselves feature unique heritage fluting
today, have been carefully designed and crafted by the experts in Aston reminiscent of that seen in the V8, along with carbon fibre seat backs
Martin’s bespoke division: Q by Aston Martin. Aspiring to offer the ultimate and, in a particularly detailed nod to the 1980s film, the outline of cello ‘f
in bespoke personalisation services, Q by Aston Martin delivers both holes’ inspired by the memorable cello chase scene featuring James Bond
carefully curated special editions such as these, as well as the opportunity (Timothy Dalton) and Kara Milovy (Maryam D’Abo). The driver can indulge
for individual owners to embark on the creation of utterly individual sports themselves further with a laser-etched gadget plaque that references the
cars via the Q by Aston Martin – Commission service. The first of the two various weapons and devices seen on the original film car. These included a
models is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers. Cross
which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features hairs etched onto the car’s paddle shift gear levers allude to the missile
in No Time to Die. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his guidance system seen in the film, too. Available as a manual or automatic,
personal lock-up in London. Building on the formidable sporting style and the Vantage 007 Edition also boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is
aggressive performance of the regular Vantage, the new car features unique limited to 100 units globally. Aston Martin Vice-President and Chief Creative
exterior styling treatments led by a bespoke mesh grille with chrome bezel Officer, Marek Reichman, said: “Creating a 007 Edition is always an exciting
that references the look of the brand’s classic V8. Further styling details challenge as we work to develop and style a car that embodies the legend
include a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film of James Bond. It is an honour to apply carefully judged 007-inspired styl-
car’s rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set ing to our sports cars, which gives our customers the opportunity to own a
of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack – refer- unique piece of both cinematic and automotive history.”

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