Aston Martin has revealed a new special edition of its DB12 that celebrates the brand's long-standing association with the James Bond film franchise - arguably the most famous relationship in modern cinematic history. From the moment Q first introduced 007 to the Aston Martin DB5 in the 1964 spy thriller, Bond's timeless relationship with the iconic British sportscar began. The DB12 Goldfinger Edition is limited to a run of 60 units, and features a selection of unique design elements that reference the iconic DB5 featured in Goldfinger. Prepare to be stirred, not shaken.
The 60th Anniversary DB12 Goldfinger Edition sports exactly the same Silver Birch paintwork that first caused the world of the 1960s to fall in love with the man. And the marque. Aston has also fitted the front and rear of the car with unique badging that contrasts white enamel with a black background around the Aston Martin script.
Inside the cabin, Bond's appreciation of the detail-within-the-detail is captured in the exquisite 18ct gold-plated interior jewellery, which adorns the drive mode rotary dial and roller controllers. This golden theme continues through the DB12 Goldfinger Edition's trim inlays, with exquisite gold fibres woven into the 2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre. Driver and passenger Sports Plus seats are trimmed in the original fluted design from the DB5, and adorned with the distinctive Prince of Wales check perforation pattern. This extends to door inserts and headliner, as well as the unique treadplate. All inspired by Bond's three-piece, mid-grey, Prince of Wales check suit often referred to simply as 'The Goldfinger Suit'.
The new DB12 Goldfinger Edition showcases a unique treadplate etched with the intricate Prince of Wales check pattern, and a polished sill plaque. 60 years of Bond's partnership with Aston Martin, suitably attired, and celebrated.
The powertrain is unchanged from the regular DB12, with its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 putting out a mighty 671bhp and 800Nm of torque - 0-62mph of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 202mph. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.