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The DBS name was previously used for a model built from 1967 to 1972 and for the DB9-based DBS between 2007 and 2012. In addition, the car also uses the Superleggera name which is a reference to Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera , who helped Aston Martin develop their lightest grand tourers in the 1960s and 1970s. [ 5 ]
Aston Martin Racing's DBR9s raced 2006 and 2007 under the numbers 007 and 009, in honour of James Bond. Unlike the DB9 LM, which was an ultra-exclusive (only 60 built) cosmetic package, the DBS brought many technology from the racing world. A lot of carbon fiber and aluminium used in the body, a serious power upgrade to the engine and a new ...
The letters "DB" are the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin between 1947 and 1972. [7] [8] Although the DB9 succeeded the DB7, Aston Martin did not name the car DB8 due to fears that the name would suggest that it featured a V8 engine—the DB9 has a V12. [9]
In 2015, diecast car maker Corgi produced 1/36 scale models of the DB10 and offered a limited package with both the DB10 and the DB5. [17] Hot Wheels produced 1/64 scale cars in both their standard line and in their Retro Entertainment line.
DB9 (yacht), a superyacht built by Palmer Johnson in 2010 DE-9 connector , a common type of D-subminiature electrical connector, widely referred to as "DB-9" even though that is a different sized connector.
Film Vehicle Owner Notes Live and Let Die: AEC Regent RT-type double-decker bus: Stolen by James Bond and Solitaire: Used to escape from San Monique's police force. The upper deck of this bus got torn off after Bond drove under a low bridge; the removed upper deck unintentionally came in useful, as a police car crashed into it and then drove into a lake
Aston Martin DB5. Interior. The principal differences between the DB4 Series V and the DB5 are the all-aluminium engine, enlarged from 3.7 litres to 4.0 litres; a new ZF five-speed transmission which was more robust than the earlier David Brown unit (except for some of the first DB5s); [8] and three SU carburettors.
1999 Stratstone Edition – 19 "Bowland Black" cars, 9 coupes and 10 Volantes [9] 1998 Beverly Hills Edition – 6 "Midnight Blue", 2 coupes and 4 Volantes [9] DB7 V12 Vantage 2003 Jubilee Limited Edition – 24 "Jubilee Blue" cars were made for Europe and 26 were made for North America to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II [9]