That Aston Martin is in a bit of a financial pickle these days is no secret. Still, the company found the time to give a new twist to its long-time collaboration with the James Bond franchise, which will celebrate its 25th 007 movie once No Time To Die airs.
The said twist includes a special edition Aston Martin Vantage and a DBS Superleggera, but it’s the former that we’ll examine closely in the lines below.
2021 Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
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- Model: 2021 Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition
- Engine/Motor: V8
- Horsepower: 503
- Torque: 505
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007 Edition sounds cool, so what does it entail exactly?
On the outside, Q went for the Cumberland Grey body color which contrasts the Obsidian Black & dark chrome interior quite nicely. Fine connoisseurs of the Aston Martin legacy will also spot the bespoke mesh grille, which features a chrome bezel that traces back to the classic V8.
Then there’s the yellow rear diffuser which is inspired by the rockets carried by the movie car, and hear this: on demand, customers can get skis and a ski rack, as seen on the winterized V8 from the film.
Moving back inside, the seats get carbon fiber seat backs. Subtler details, according to Aston Martin, include a laser-etched plaque that references the various weapons and devices seen on the original car as well as “crosshairs on the car’s paddle shifters that allude to the missile guidance system seen in the film.”
What about the firepower under the hood?
Aston Martin hasn’t specified any tweaks or upgrades, so it’s safe to assume that the powertrain stays as it is, although we’re told the Vantage 007 Edition can be ordered with either a manual or the rear-mounted eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.
2021 Aston Martin Vantage 007 Edition specifications
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Engine |
4.0 liter twin turbo V-8 |
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Horsepower |
503 HP @ 6,000 RPM |
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Torque |
505 LB-FT @ 2,000-5,000 RPM |
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0 to 60 mph |
3.5 seconds |
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Top Speed |
195 mph |
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Transmission |
manual/ZF eight-speed automatic transmission |
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Fuel tank capacity |
73 liters |
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Min Dry Weight |
3,373 Lbs |
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Weight Distribution |
50:50 |
Can a mortal buy one?
Well, it depends how rich the said mortal is. Aston Martin is crafting 100 examples of the Vantage 007 Edition, but you’ll have to compete with the world’s One Percent to get one. Even so, loyal customers might have priority in securing a slot, and even if you overcome that obstacle, the Vantage 007 Edition will set you back at least £161,000 (roughly $212,000).