It is Very Much Possible to Feel Like a Modern Day James Bond with the Aston Martin Super GT - Luxe Living

Who ever said you couldn’t emulate James Bond in the Philippines certainly didn’t own an Aston Martin. Make a trip to their store, sit in one of the vehicles and imagine yourself driving up the mountains of Baguio, pretending that each bend is one of the many curves of the Swiss Alps. Don’t forget to put the stereo up to its highest volume, with that iconic Monty Norman penned 007 theme song playing to give you the ultimate feeling of espionage cool. When you’ve found the model for you, take out that platinum credit card and you’re good to go! Put on your best tuxedo, and nothing will stop you now.

Although you may not be driving Sean Connery’s classic silver Aston Martin 1963 DBB5, the brand has exciting news that will spark passion from car aficionados. The luxury British car brand is bringing back the DBS Superleggera name plate for the upcoming Super GT. The re-birth of the distinctive moniker is anticipated by lovers of Aston Martin, as it plays an important role in the brand’s heritage. Originally appearing in the William Towns-designed 1967 model, the DBS Superleggera nameplate has been synonymous to top automotive craftsmanship and exterior beauty for the last 50 years. It last appeared in 2007, when it was resurrected for Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman’s range-topping model.

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Luxury British car brand Aston Martin is bringing back the DBS Superleggera name plate for the upcoming Super GT.
Luxury British car brand Aston Martin is bringing back the DBS Superleggera name plate for the upcoming Super GT.


“When you hear the name DBS Superleggera, you know what it is. It’s the definitive Aston Martin Super GT. It’s an icon, a statement and this one will be no different. We’ve pushed the boundaries of performance and design to give this car a distinct character and ensure its worthy of the heritage and weight that the name carries,” shared Reichman in a statement about the upcoming model, which is expected to be the pinnacle of sports cars.

Although not much has been released about the upcoming Super GT, fans of the brand are predicting unmatched craftsmanship and design, while boasting the highest level of performance for any car. Along with the inclusion of the iconic Superleggera nameplate, it is also reported that the vehicle will pay homage to the historic super lightweight construction technology of Touring. Check back on our website for more news on the Aston Martin Super GT in the next coming months.

As we wait for more news to drop, we’ll be waiting impatiently and pretending to be best version of the famous English spy until we can get our hands on the upcoming Super GT. In the meantime, we suggest you fill your baby with gas, grab your girl, your iPod, and enjoy the open road with your Aston Martin. Live like the globe-trotting secret agent you were born to be!

Aston Martin is located at 5th Ave. corner 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City

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