Quantum of Solace was the last in Ford Motor's three-film deal that began with 2002's Die Another Day. White to interrogate him, while being chased by White's henchmen. Set directly after Casino Royale, Bond is speeding to the MI6 safehouse with Mr. The DBS briefly returns in Quantum of Solace. At a speed exceeding 70 mph (113 km/h), the car rotated seven times while being filmed, and was confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records on 5 November 2006 as a new world record. ĭue to the low centre of gravity of the vehicle, an 18-inch (450 mm) ramp had to be implemented on the road tarmac at Millbrook Proving Grounds and Adam Kirley, the stunt driver who performed the stunt, had to use an air cannon located behind the driver's seat to propel the car into a roll at the precise moment of impact. Also a white prototype DB9 manual was supplied to the film crew so that the stunt drivers had something to practice with. As well as the two ‘hero’ cars, Aston Martin had to prepare three former development DB9’s for use as DBS look-a-like stunt cars.
The car was later destroyed during Bond's pursuit of Le Chiffre.Īston Martin delivered two working ‘hero’ cars to the film. In the film, the car only features a spare gun and a defibrillator. The Aston Martin DBS V12 was first seen in Casino Royale.
