This week has seen the UK preview and release of the 21st Bond Film, Casino Royale. Daniel Craig as a blond and rugged 007 raised a few eyebrows, but was met with applause at the premiers and in Cinemas throughout the UK.
But what opinion of the Aston Martin DBS – the Aston Martin driven by 007 in this latest, more sinister Bond offering?
Well, according to Aston[1] it’s not elegant and refined like the DB9 (think Sean Connery) and its not swift and agile like the young V8 Vantage (think Pierce Brosnan). Instead the DBS’s 500 break horse power is violent and explosive (think errr… Daniel Craig).
So the Aston DBS maybe perfectly suited to its role in Casino Royale but will it win us over in the UK? Well Aston plan to make only 300 DBS in total, so let’s hope we get the chance to find out!
Visually, the front end is dominated by air scoops and cooling ducts which help cool the six-litre V12 engine. Meanwhile, in the back there's a carbon diffuser and an integrated rear lip spoiler. Other toys include a six-speed manual transmission and a removable stopwatch so that drivers can time themselves.
A beautiful, powerful, raw Aston that will have you roaring around the countryside, chasing spies and assassins till dawn, changing your dinner jacket, and starting all over again.
Film viewers beware - the special helmet pod behind the driver’s seat is only there for Casino Royale and will not make it into the production version. Nor will the defibrillating kit.
Check out the trailer here, but my advice would be DON’T miss the Aston in this film.
www.sonypictures.com/movies/casinoroyale
[1] Source Aston Martin Press release
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