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T he sophisticated British secret agent James Bond drove a beautiful Aston Martin DB5 full of cutting-edge gadgets. In doing so, he made it a legendary vehicle that has become renowned as the most beautiful Aston Martin ever designed, as well as the “most recognisable James Bond car”. The gorgeous DB5, launched in 1963, built on the established success of the DB4, while adding several new stunning features. The capacity of the luxurious engine was enlarged to 4 litres, and the new car also had three SU carburettors. Alongside these amazing improvements, it also featured a sophisticated full synchromesh ZF 5 speed gearbox. Other features, such as disc brakes and electric windows, meant that at the time, the car represented the height of innovation – and its pure style and elegance remain unsurpassed today. With a top speed of 145.2mph and acceleration of 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds, the DB5 remains an absolute classic with timeless appeal. The stylish car has appeared in Bond films Goldfinger, Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Casino Royale – and will be return for the latest Bond film, Skyfall. Its unsurpassable charm shows no sign of fading whatsoever. For more information please visit: http://www.astonmartin.com