Aston Martin is world-renowned for designing and
manufacturing luxury sports cars and grand tourers. Aston Martin cars are known
for the great blend of beautiful design and amazing driving performance. The British car manufacturer has produced some of the most beautiful and iconic
cars of all time. One such car is the Aston Martin DB5. Arguably one of
the most beautiful cars ever designed and an iconic movie car the Aston Martin DB5
has legendary status in the car world. Now, let’s get to know more about
the Aston Martin DB5!
The Aston Martin DB5 was launched in 1963 as a
successor to the Aston Martin DB4. Like other Aston Martin cars before
it, the DB5 was a grand tourer (GT). A grand tourer is a car made for
high-speed and long-distance driving having a good mix of luxury and
performance. The car was designed by Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring
using their Superleggera technique. The Superleggera technique
involved the use of aluminum in combination with steel to create a beautifully
designed car that was lightweight but kept passengers secure with the added
strength of the structural frame. At first glance, the car charms you with its
beauty and simplicity. The long bonnet, round headlamps, and classic Aston
Martin grille ensure you will always remember this car. Step inside the Aston
Martin DB5 and you will notice the interiors are elegant and classy. With
nicely laid out interiors, comfortable cushion seats the large glass area
offers great visibility for the driver. The Aston Martin DB5 is a very
mechanical car and uses quite a bit of traditional car engineering when
compared to the modern cars we have today. The large steering wheel is nicely
wrapped in leather, but takes some effort to operate…of course, there was no
power steering in those days!
Movies are a great way for car brands to showcase
their cars. Car manufacturers often allow their cars to be used as product
placements in movies. The Aston Martin DB5 was showcased in the popular
James Bond movie Goldfinger came out in 1964. Being the car of
fictional MI6 agent James Bond, the car was kitted with various gadgets such as
revolving number plates, machine guns, ejector seat, rear bulletproof screen, etc. The DB5 continued its association with the James Bond movies with
appearances in Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino
Royale, Skyfall, Spectre and the latest movie No Time To Die.
Powering the Aston Martin DB5 is powered by 4.0 L straight-six petrol
engine churning out 282 bhp of max power output and hitting a top speed of 233
km/hr. The Aston Martin DB5 can do a respectable 0-100 time of 7.2 seconds.
The DB5 came mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and a 3-speed
automatic transmission. The Aston Martin DB5 came in 3 body styles – Vantage,
Convertible and Shooting Brake. When the Aston Martin DB5 was launched
in 1963, it retailed for a price of £4,175 onwards. In 2006, an Aston Martin
DB5 sold at a private auction for over $2 million! Making it amongst the
most expensive cars sold at auction.
The Aston Martin DB5 is without a legend in the car
world and not only a Hollywood icon but also a car many people have grown up
dreaming about. The DB5 has a very rich history and strong legacy having
laid the foundation for the various future generations of Aston Martin cars to come
after it. The Aston Martin DB5, remember the name…as it will remain
around for eternity!
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