| Aston Martin DB5 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 1963–1965 (1,059 units) 2020 (25 units)[1][2] |
| Designer | Federico Formenti[3] at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupé 2-door convertible (123) 2-door shooting brake (13)[4] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | 2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | DOHC Straight-6, 4.0 L (3,995 cc) |
| Power output | 282–325 bhp (210–242 kW) @ 5500 rpm 280–288 lb⋅ft (380–390 N⋅m) @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed ZF box or optional BorgWarner 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm (98.0 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,502 kg (3,311 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB4 |
| Successor | Aston Martin DB6 |
The Aston Martin DB5 is a British grand tourer (GT) produced by Aston Martin and designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.[5] Originally produced from 1963 to 1965, the DB5 was an evolution of the final series of DB4. The "DB" designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards.
The DB5 is best-known for its role in the James Bond films. It was first driven by the fictional spy in the film Goldfinger (1964).[6] In 2013, the car featured on a "British Auto Legends" postage stamp issued by the Royal Mail.[7]
- ^ "James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 Is Now A Brand New Car". Forbes. 6 July 2020.
- ^ "The Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger continuation is the ultimate Bond-mobile". GQ. 9 September 2020.
- ^ Barlow, Jason (27 September 2021). "The Best Bond Cars Ever, Part 1: The Aston Martin DB5". Top Gear. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Cottingham, Tim (9 July 2008). "Aston Martin DB5 Shooting Brake by Harold Radford (1965–1967)". Aston Martins.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
- ^ Eveleigh, Ian (16 December 2008). "Birth of an icon: 1963: Aston Martin DB5". Evo. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Aston Martin DB5". MI6: The Home of James Bond 007. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
- ^ "New Royal Mail stamps celebrate classic British cars". The Telegraph. Retrieved 26 September 2022.