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Pay Attention 007: James Bond meets new Aston DBS in Casino Royale

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Khatir Soltani
Compared to other Aston Martins currently in production, the DBS has a look that conveys an image of raw
Hand-crafted, the interior is made of some of the finest materials known to man. (Photo: Aston Martin)
power, rather than sophistication or youthful agility, as with the DB9 and V8 Vantage. The shape of the body is different than the form of the Vanquish; instead, it has a more chiseled, strong-shouldered look with more pronounced rear fenders. Meanwhile, traditional Aston details such as the front quarter fender gills and the flush, swept grille are all in tact.

Inside, the DBS features an interior similar in design to the AM V8 Vantage, elegantly trimmed in Alcantara and fine leather with contrast stitching.

Alongside the DBS, Bond will also be driving another Aston, the aforementioned 1964 DB5. Bond fans will recognize the classic silver Aston from its famous appearances in Goldfinger and Thunderball. This time around, the car
DBS should hit production in 2007 as a 2008 model year product. (Photo: Aston Martin)
will be used as Bond's personal transportation in much the same way the DB5 was featured in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and GoldenEye (1995), meaning no pop-up machine guns, ejection seats, smoke shields or tire-shredders.

When and where will you be able to get a glimpse of the new Aston and Daniel Craig, the new James Bond, in action? Casino Royale is scheduled to hit theaters in early November, while the car itself will most likely make its international debut at the Mondial De L'Automobile in Paris this September.
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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