If you like classic cars and you haven’t missed a single movie about the world’s most famous secret agent (of course I am thinking about James Bond 007) then this article about James Bond Auto Evolution might be interesting for you. In part 1 we covered the Aston Martin brand. You can find all six Aston Martin models, including the new DB10 model, made exclusively for the 007 movie Spectre.

James Bond Auto Evolution: for Cars Lovers and Movie Fans Only

Below you can find a complete James Bond Auto Evolution, focusing on their technical data and specifications. I also added some special gadgets list which Q Branch (Q Division) installed into those cars.

Do you think agent 007 knows how to drive? Play some youtube car chase videos posted below and see for yourself …

1964 Aston Martin DB5

This car appears in Goldfinger (also in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, C. Royale and Skyfall).

Some people say this is the most significant James Bond car of all times, others think it is the most famous Aston Martin model and the most daring claim that this is the best car of all time.

• James Bond: Sean Connery
• Engine Capacity: 3,995 ccm
• Maximum Power Output; 282 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 390 Nm
• Top speed; 227 km/h (141 mph)
• Acceleration (0-97 km/h, 0-60 mph): 8.1 s
• Fuel Consumption; 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg)
• Number produced: 1,063

• Special gadgets
• machine guns
• smoke screens
• radar
• oil slick dispensers
• a bullet-proof windshield
• nail spreaders
• the passenger ejector seat
• tyre slasher
• telephone
• revolving number plates

1969 Aston Martin DBS

This car appears in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

• James Bond: George Lazenby
• Engine Capacity: 4.0 l
• Maximum Power Output: 315 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 400 Nm
• Top speed: 261 km/h (162 mph)
• Acceleration (0-97 km/h, 0-60 mph): 6.0 s
• Fuel Consumption: 19.6 l/100 km (12 mpg)
• Number produced: 402

1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

This car appears in The Living Daylights.

• James Bond: Timothy Dalton
• Engine Capacity: 5.3 l
• Maximum Power Output: 375 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 540 Nm
• Top speed: 270 km/h (170 mph)
• Acceleration (0-97 km/h, 0-60 mph): 5.3 s
• Fuel Consumption: 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg)
• Number produced: 313
• Special gadgets:
• Tire Spikes
• Retractable outriggers
• Jet engine behind rear number plate
• Heat-seeking missiles behind fog lights
• Lasers in front wheel hubcaps
• Bulletproof windows
• Self-destruct system
• Fireproof body

2002 Aston Martin Vanquish

This car appears in Die Another Day.

Special gadgets:

• ability to become invisible
• automatic guns in the bonnet
• rockets
• spikes on the tires
• passenger ejector sea

James Bond: Pierce Brosnan

• Engine Capacity 5935 ccm
• Maximum Power Output 450 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 540 Nm
• Top speed 307 km/h (191 mph)
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-62 mph): 4.5 s
• Fuel Consumption 18.8 l/100 km (12.5 mpg)

2006 Aston Martin DBS V12

This car apperas in C. Royale and Quantum of Solace.

Special gadgets:

• secret compartment for gun
• emergency medical kit
• small defibrillator

James Bond: Daniel Craig

• Engine Capacity 5935 ccm
• Maximum Power Output 510 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 569 Nm
• Top speed 307 km/h (191 mph)
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h, 0-62 mph): 4.3 s
• Fuel Consumption 16.3 l/100 km (14.4 mpg)

2015 Aston Martin DB10

Aston Martin DB10 appears in Spectre.

Special gadgets:

• rear-facing flamethrower

James Bond: Daniel Craig

• Engine: 4.7-litre V8, 4735 ccm
• 6-speed manual gearbox
• Maximum Power Output: 430 bhp
• Maximum Torque: 490 Nm @ 5000 rpm
• Top speed (est.): 320 km/h (200 mph)
• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 4.3 s (est.)
• Number produced: 10

Conclusion

In my opinion Aston Martin is the most representative James Bond car. By the way, 007, have you seen the new crossover DBX?

James Bond Auto Evolution part 2: BMW and Lotus … coming soon …

Image credit: Aston Martin