SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion

Bond, James Bond as a new ride. At a special event at Pinewood Studios in London, Bond director Sam Mendes announced that the new Bond film will be called Spectre and that in it, 007 will be driving the new Aston Martin DB10.

Spectre stands for SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion. The official line from Aston Martin is that Bond’s new car, the Aston Martin DB10, showcases the next design direction for the British marque’s future models. Sources say it is, in fact a loose preview of the next-generation V8 Vantage engine due in 2017.

The DB10’s design project was led by Aston Martin chief creative officer, Marek Reichman, and the 007 film’s director, Sam Mendes, even had a hand in creating the ultimate car for the world’s most famous spy. Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, said: “In the same year that we celebrate our 50-year relationship with 007, it seems doubly fitting that today we unveiled this wonderful new sports car created especially for James Bond. “To be partnering once again with EON Productions is great news for this company and for everyone around the world that loves to see Bond at the wheel of an Aston Martin. Production will be strictly limited to 10 of the bespoke sports cars.

“The most exclusive DB ever”, is how Palmer described it. “It’s 10 cars total run – let’s hope James Bond doesn’t wreck them all!” he added. The film is scheduled to be released in October of next year. Filming for Spectre starts on Monday and takes in locations including London, Mexico City, Rome, the Austrian Alps, Morocco and Pinewood Studios.