Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team drivers Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll are familiar with high-performance vehicles, so it’s no surprise they were able to recreate “No Time to Die” stunts in a DB5 around the famed Silverstone Circuit. Considering their Aston Martin AMR21 F1 race cars can hit a top speed of 195 mph and 60 mph in just 3.5-seconds, hooning the DB5 did take some getting used to, especially for Stroll.
The Tesla Model S Plaid base model will set you back $129,990 USD, and Little Car Company’s Aston Martin DB5 Junior “No Time to Die” edition, a cool $120,000. However, this one definitely comes with more cool toys, or at least from a James Bond perspective. It’s limited to just 125 vehicles worldwide and handcrafted at 66% scale of the original, complete with a fully electric powertrain. Not only do you get the iconic Silver Birch paintwork, Smiths instruments, and individually numbered chassis plates, but also special edition 007 badging.
What started as a concept vehicle has transformed into the Aston Martin Valhalla production model that was revealed today. This sleek supercar features an electric motor at each axle and a rear-mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 that generates a combined 937 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, mated to an eight-speed dual clutch transmission mounted behind the cockpit. When driven purely in EV mode, the battery power is directed exclusively to the front axle.
Limited to just 88-units worldwide, the Aston Martin V12 Speedster will become one of the company’s most sought after models ever, and some of them will be highly customized. At least one of them akes inspiration from the iconic DBR1, complete with a Racing Green paint finish, Clubsport White pinstripe / roundels, a satin silver anodized grille, conker saddle leather and Viridian Green technical textile/Caithness leather.
Limited to 88-units worldwide, the $950,000+ Aston Martin V12 Speedster is a sight to behold, and it’s nearly sold out. The automaker released new images of this ultra sleek supercar prototype on the road in a matte black color. Its powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.2L 12-cylinder engine generating 700 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque, mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, enabling it to hit 62 mph in 3.5 seconds, while topping out at 186 mph. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Photo credit: S3 Architecture
Aston Martin collaborated with S3 Architecture to design the British luxury car manufacturer’s first private residential estate in New York’s Hudson Valley, Sylvan Rock. Located on a large 55-acre wooded plot, located just two hours from Manhattan, the massive compound combines health and wellness, multi-functional “pods” and sustainability with the true luxury of space, privacy, as well as self-contained living.
You read that right, only a single Aston Martin Victor exists in the world, inspired by the classic V8 Vantage. Based on the One-77 chassis with a few Vulcan bits, it’s powered by a monstrous 7.3L V-12 engine generating 836 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque, mated to a Graziano 6-speed manual transmission. Inside, you’re greeted with high-grade Forest Green and Conker Bridge of Weirleathers, while the finest tailor’s Cashmere lines the car’s upper section. The sleek carbon fiber chassis was left largely exposed throughout the interior, while anodized aluminum and machined / polished titanium hardware add to the luxurious finish inside. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Aston Martin collaborated with The Little Car Company to build the DB5 Junior, a 2:3 scale all-electric grand tourer for kids. It’s based on Aston Martin’s reference 3D scan of an original DB5 to ensure complete accuracy and authenticity. The vehicle is still large enough to accommodate both an adult and a child side by side, thanks to its aluminum honeycomb chassis and composite body.
Limited to just 100-units worldwide, the Aston Martin AMB 001 has begun track testing at Pau-Arnos in France. This sleek motorcycle was designed and engineered for the race track, powered by a turbocharged V-twin engine generating 180 hp, complete with an oversized intercooler that it a supercar engine appearance. One notable design feature of the AMB 001 is its aluminum fin that runs along the full length of a carbon fiber tank, passing under the saddle and out onto the rear.
Designed by William Towns, the Aston Martin Bulldog is a one-off concept vehicle produced by the company in 1979. The code name for the project was originally DP K9.01, the name of a Doctor Who character, and a production run of 15–25 cars was initially planned, but the project was deemed too costly and only one was built. Read more for an up-close look at the unique supercar.