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[Jaeger]

Limited to 10 units, all for the film. Not the DB10 that will go into production. Shows design cues and hints of production "DB10".

Aston Martin has unveiled the DB10 during the 24th James Bond movie announcement today at Pinewood Studios in London. The DB10 will star in the new movie called Spectre, an acronym for “SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion” - a reference to the global terrorist organization from Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels.

Contrary to what the DB10 name may lead one to believe, the car is not the successor for the DB9, at least not in this exact form. It’s a car designed exclusively for the new James Bond movie. Built in-house by Aston Martin’s design and engineering teams led by Marek Reichman, the DB10 is the result of a close collaboration with the film’s director Sam Mendes, who wanted “the ultimate car for the world’s most famous spy.”

The DB10 will be built in a limited run of 10 units, all destined for the movie, for which shooting begins today. However, the automaker admits that the car gives a glimpse to the future design direction for the next generation of Aston Martins. No details were offered regarding the car’s powertrain, but the DB10 is likely to use a V12 engine from the brand’s current lineup.

“In the same year that we celebrate our 50-year relationship with 007, it seems doubly fitting that today we unveiled this wonderful new sports car created especially for James Bond. I’m incredibly proud of everyone in the team at Gaydon who have brought this special project from concept to reality,” said Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin.

Source - http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/aston-martin-unveils-db10-built.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcCxX8HH4hc

 

[kris.]

 

[strafer]

dat ass

 

[Ridley327]

I'm not a car person by any stretch, but that is one sexy car.

 

[Funky Papa]

Rather uninspired and bland by Aston standards.

 

[riotous]

I drove a V12 Vanquish once.

I was wearing a Tuxedo at the time.

Yes, I felt like Bond for those 30 minutes or so.

 

[DOWN]

Rather uninspired and bland by Aston standards.

I actually think it stands out in their line. It's unusually sleek. Resembles the minimalism that concept art for vehicles often begin with before they need to add more venting and lines.

 

[Abounder]

Looks great although it looks Ferrari-ish towards the front

 

[Jaeger]

Rather uninspired and bland by Aston standards.

This is the most unique looking product they have shown in decades. Borrowing the shape from the One-77. What do you want them to do? Abandon all of what they are known for, and loved for some crazy looking non-Aston Martin like car?

 

[Sectorseven]

Think we could ever see Bond driving an electric car?

 

[bud]

i don't like the rear.

too angular.

 

[E92 M3]

Can I buy this on Amazon?

 

[Funky Papa]

This is the most unique looking product they have shown in decades. Borrowing the shape from the One-77. What do you want them to do? Abandon all of what they are known for, and loved for some crazy looking non-Aston Martin like car?

I mean, it could be just another luxury sports car. It doesn't look distinguished like an Aston should be. It's not particularly classy like a Vantage nor striking like the One-77. It's just there. It looks like an Aston copycat more than the real thing.

 

[Jaeger]

Think we could ever see Bond driving an electric car?

I don't see any reason why not.

 

[Deleted member 309291]

Daniel Craig has officially the best job in the world.

 

[Abounder]

Think we could ever see Bond driving an electric car?

Aston's got one ready, maybe for a Mini Cooper type chase scene:

EDIT: Whoops maybe not

 

[Blablurn]

Looks slick

 

[Pagusas]

I think its beautiful. I still like the vanquish more though.

 

[DOWN]

Think we could ever see Bond driving an electric car?

Of course. He doesn't exclusively drive Aston and at some point, many of the brands he is in will want to promote electric. Jaguar and Land Rover are two of several candidates he could someday drive without gasoline.

 

[Pyccko]

Meh, I'm not digging it. Looks like a suppository.

 

[Shogmaster]

Looks like a Jag F-type skin job. The headlamp is too generic and the grille is not very Aston. Meh...

 

[Loomba]

That's one good looking car, lord.

i don't like the rear.

too angular.

Sharp ass, wouldn't bang?

 

[Escape Goat]

Looks like a bullet. But this is a chick car. Not nearly enough room for my giant cajones.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

The squashed roofline wouldn't work as a production model. Otherwise looks nice.

Think we could ever see Bond driving an electric car?

A Tesla? Maybe. But unless Aston makes one, it isn't going to be the main car.

 

[BraXzy]

Damn that's a nice car. How much must that have cost?! 10 custom cars designed and produced for one movie? A few million? I suppose movie budgets are pretty high nowadays anyway.

 

[Nicktendo86]

Aston Martin retains the tradition of bloody beautiful cars. My fave design of the year tied with the McLaren P1.

 

[rashbeep]

Reminds me of a Mazda concept car

 

[Jaeger]

Looks like a Jag F-type skin job. The headlamp is too generic and the grille is not very Aston. Meh...

People complain about it looking too much like an Aston, and too little like an Aston. Make up your minds, guys!

 

[Flappy]

Nice. I might pick one up tomorrow.

In my imagination.

 

[Slayven]

Looks a little too aggressive.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

Looks absolutely gorgeous.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Not a bad thing. Mazda makes some sweet ass concepts.

 

[params7]

Looks a little too aggressive.

Not enough. But then again my favorite exotic supercar right now is the Lambo Veneno. Its aggressiveness might break the thread.

 

[Pagusas]

Not a bad thing. Mazda makes some sweet ass concepts.

its such a pity no one really delivers vehicles that live up to their concept drawings.

 

[John Kowalski]

yep

that's an aston martin

with less class perhaps

 

[Lord Morairty007]

I hope Top Year UK does a review of it and see how fast is goes around their track!

 

[Clydefrog]

Tesla wins

I swear everything new and fancy looks like a Tesla

 

[Pagusas]

Tesla wins

I swear everything new and fancy looks like a Tesla

Joke post? Tesla took many of the great designs in the industry and put them together, most notably taking a lot from the DB9.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I always mistake Tesla for those Jaguar XF or XJ or whatever they're called.

 

[leadbelly]

Not enough. But then again my favorite exotic supercar right now is the Lambo Veneno. Its aggressiveness might break the thread.

It's never been Aston Martin's style, It's always been design focused on refinement.

 

[Doffen]

Would.

 

[bodyboarder]

Damn that's a nice car. How much must that have cost?! 10 custom cars designed and produced for one movie? A few million? I suppose movie budgets are pretty high nowadays anyway.

Would be supplied and paid for by Aston Martin.

 

[a916]

Lord have mercy...

EDIT: not a fan of those tail/headlights. Will wait on Clarkson's review before buying.

 

[BraXzy]

Would be supplied and paid for by Aston Martin.

Ahh yeah, I thought about that possibility after I posted hehe. I guess a few million on their part is worth all promotion it gives them in a massive blockbuster.

 

[ph1l0z0ph3r]

Amazing looking car although the back end does look a bit odd.

 

[Jaeger]

I agree about the back. It's spot on until we get to that end. Fortunately, this is not the car the masses (well, wealthy 1% masses) will be able to acquire.

I'm sure the DB9 replacement will be a bit larger, and less odd in the front and back retaining more of the typical AM formula, which I am fine with.

 

[NinjaFridge]

I drove a V12 Vanquish once.

I was wearing a Tuxedo at the time.

Yes, I felt like Bond for those 30 minutes or so.

i jelly

 

[Dreams-Visions]

It's beautiful, but it doesn't looks like it lost a bit of the classic look it had managed to keep for so long. I think it's the shape of the nose.

 

[Nodnol]

Not a fan of the front end. The lights and lip on the bonnet look too sharp in contrast to the rest of the car. Back looks nice though, very GT-y.

Whenever the production car comes, Aston need to mix things up a bit.