Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition Unleashed

Words: Wendy Robinson

 

 

Limited to 150 worldwide, the highly desirable Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition is based on the recently launched DB9 GT. Designed to offer the best of the DB9, the DB9 GT delivers world-class grand touring and hand-built excellence.

Sadly, SA has only been allocated 3 of the 150.

And they have already been sold!

 

DB9 GT

I do believe deep down, many a man has desired to take on the persona that is Bond, James Bond. A world filled with mind–blowing car chases, incredible gadgets, and most importantly, gorgeous women falling all over you. Always shaken and never stirred.

For more than half a century Aston Martin has been the sports car of choice for the world’s most famous spy. Now, the luxury British brand is celebrating the release of the movie Spectre with the launch of their strictly limited DB9 GT Bond Edition.


Exterior

DB9 GT
The 6.0-litre V12-engined grand tourer features unique Spectre Silver paint; sterling silver Aston Martin badges front and rear, and discreet ‘007 Bond Edition’ exterior badging

These features build on the elegant styling of the DB9 GT which includes unique ten-spoke gloss black diamond turned 20-inch alloy wheels, bright aluminium bonnet vents, side strakes and grille, carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser, and grey brake callipers.

 

 


Interior

DB9 GT
DB9 GT

Inside, the DB9 GT Bond Edition continues its subtle homage to James Bond with unique numbered sill plaques featuring the familiar 007 logo, gun barrel embroidery on the 2+2’s rear seat divider, and a special Bond Edition start-up screen on the new model’s AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system.

These embellishments add to the car’s already luxurious interior environment, which includes unique fluted leather, an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel, and a satin carbon fibre centre console surround.

 

 


Performance

DB9 GT
The DB9 GT Bond Edition’s 6.0-litre V12 engine is capable of generating 540hp at 6750 rpm, and 620 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. Rest to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 295 km/h

 

 

 


As befits Bond…

As part and parcel of the package, each owner is presented with a finely-crafted 21” Globe-Trotter trolley case finished with an embossed leather luggage tag. The collector’s car also includes an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m James Bond Limited Edition watch, complete with a unique Aston Martin strap. This epitomizes super sexy styling to the Nth degree.

So, will the three of you who own one, please stand up?

 


 

The new DB9 GT Bond Edition is available to order in markets around the world, and were priced at R3.6M locally. Good luck finding one. That’s going to be a mission…

 

 

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