Q by Aston Martin creates two new limited edition cars for No Time To Die

Aston Martin is celebrating the release of the 25^th James Bond film with two exclusive 007 special editions of the Aston Martin Vantage and the DBS Superleggera, inspired by the cars featured in No Time to Die.

No Time To Die will be released around the world in November 2020 and will feature no fewer than four iconic Aston Martin sports cars: the iconic DB5; the classic Aston Martin V8; the brand's latest super GT, the DBS Superleggera; and the exceptional Aston Martin Valhalla - the company's forthcoming mid-engined hypercar. The first of the two models is the Vantage 007 Edition, inspired by the original Aston Martin V8 which made its 007 debut in The Living Daylights in 1987 and also features in No Time to Die. The movie sees James Bond uncover the car from his personal lock-up in London.

Building on the formidable sporting style and aggressive performance of the regular Vantage, the new car features unique exterior styling treatments led by a bespoke mesh grille with a chrome bezel that references the look of the brand's classic V8.

Further styling details include a dashed yellow diffuser inspired by the hazard stripes on the film car's rockets. The Vantage 007 Edition can even be delivered with a set of The Living Daylights inspired limited edition skis and ski rack, referencing the 'winterised' V8 saloon from the film.

The car will be delivered in authentic Cumberland Grey exterior paint colour, whilst the interior will be presented in obsidian black leather and dark chrome with 007 branding applied on the centre console of cars equipped with a manual gearbox. The sun visors of all the cars will carry another subtle film reference in the shape of an embroidered radio station frequency - 96.60 - which 007 buffs will know was the Russian police frequency Bond used to aid his escape in The Living Daylights.

The seats themselves feature unique heritage fluting reminiscent of that seen in the V8, along with carbon fibre seat backs and, in a particularly detailed nod to the 1980s film, the outline of cello 'f holes' inspired by the memorable cello chase scene featuring James Bond and Kara Milovy.

The driver can indulge themselves further with a laser-etched gadget plaque that references the various weapons and devices seen on the original film car.

These included a rocket motor, missiles, lasers, a targeting display and ski outriggers. Cross hairs etched onto the car's paddle shift gear levers allude to the missile guidance system seen in the film, too. Available as a manual or automatic, the Vantage 007 Edition also boasts a side strake Vantage badge and is limited to 100 units globally.

The 007 Edition Aston Martin DBS Superleggera meanwhile, will be strictly limited to just 25 production cars worldwide.

The car sports a special Ceramic Grey exterior paint with the roof, mirror caps, splitter, diffuser and rear Aeroblade featured in black tinted carbon fibre. Also unique to the 007 Edition are visually striking Gloss Black diamond-turned Y-Spoke 21-inch wheels.

The special edition also features a 007 fender badge, finished in chrome with a black enamel infill and Stainless Steel Silver 007 foil applied to the rear spoiler blade.

Inside, the cockpit of this DBS Superleggera is a dark, brooding, leather-clad environment with flashes of red detailing the outline of the seats. Subtle 007 branding can be found on the door cards, armrest buckle badge and on the rear sub-woofer cover. The car is finished with a sill plaque that recognises it is one of just 25 DBS Superleggera 007 Editions.