Spectre Film and the DB10 Production Run
The James Bond film Spectre, released in 2015, featured the Aston Martin DB10 as the primary Bond vehicle. Aston Martin built exactly 10 DB10 units for the film, with two used for stunt work and the remaining eight for display and promotional events. The DB10 is based on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage platform and uses a 4.7-liter V8 engine producing 420 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque, according to the manufacturer's technical specifications page.
All 10 DB10 units were hand-assembled at Aston Martin's Gaydon factory in the United Kingdom. The car features a 6-speed manual transmission, a top speed of 190 mph, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. Two of the DB10s have appeared at auction, with one selling for approximately $2.6 million in 2019, as reported by automotive market analysts.
Additional Vehicles Featured in Spectre
Beyond the DB10, Spectre features the Jaguar C-X75 concept, a hybrid supercar that appears in a chase sequence. Jaguar built seven C-X75 prototypes for the film, each powered by a combination of two micro gas turbines and four electric motors producing a combined 850 horsepower. The C-X75 has a top speed of 205 mph and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, per Jaguar's published technical data.
The film also includes a modified Aston Martin DB5, a classic model first introduced in 1963. The DB5 used in Spectre is one of several DB5s maintained by the Aston Martin heritage department. The DB5 features a 2.9-liter inline-6 engine producing 282 horsepower in its original specification, though the film car includes updated safety and electronics systems. The DB5's market value has risen steadily, with examples selling for over $6 million at major auction houses.
Market Impact and Current Valuation
The Aston Martin DB10 has become a collectible with strong market demand. As of the latest auction data, the average sale price for a DB10 exceeds $2.5 million, placing it among the highest-value modern Aston Martin models. The car's value is supported by its limited production run, its association with the Bond franchise, and the overall appreciation of classic Aston Martin models in the collector market.
The broader luxury car market has seen increased interest in film-associated vehicles, with auction results for Bond cars consistently outperforming standard models. According to market analysis from automotive valuation firms, the DB10's value has grown at an annual rate of approximately 8% since its debut. This trend aligns with the performance of other limited-production Aston Martin models and reflects sustained demand for historically significant vehicles.