Vehicle model
Aston Martin DB5
The DB5 is a classic grand tourer produced from 1963 to 1965, designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. An evolution of the DB4, it became one of the most iconic cars in history thanks to its appearance in the film Goldfinger (1964), where it embodies James Bond's car, fitted with gadgets that have remained legendary. It reappears in many later Bond films. Now a highly sought-after collector's item, its value has risen sharply. Aston Martin even produced a limited "Continuation" series of it starting in 2020. A collector's model that rarely drives in winter, the DB5 runs period tires and wheels of small diameter with tall sidewalls; replacement goes through classic-tire specialists.
History
History of the Aston Martin DB5
The DB5 is a classic grand tourer produced from 1963 to 1965, designed by the Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. An evolution of the DB4, it became one of the most iconic cars in history thanks to its appearance in the film Goldfinger (1964), where it embodies James Bond's car, fitted with gadgets that have remained legendary. It reappears in many later Bond films. Now a highly sought-after collector's item, its value has risen sharply. Aston Martin even produced a limited "Continuation" series of it starting in 2020. A collector's model that rarely drives in winter, the DB5 runs period tires and wheels of small diameter with tall sidewalls; replacement goes through classic-tire specialists.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Tubular chassis with a Superleggera aluminium body. A 4.0 L inline-six gasoline engine of about 282 hp, manual gearbox (later an automatic option), rear-wheel drive. Disc brakes on all four wheels, cutting-edge technology for its time.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Aston Martin (DB11, Vantage, DBX) montent des pneus de performance taille basse sur de grandes jantes, généralement de gros diamètres, souvent en montes différenciées avant/arrière. Ces dimensions sont typiquement spécifiques et exclusives à la marque, ce qui rend les équivalences plus limitées qu'un véhicule grand public. Au Québec, l'achat de pneus d'hiver dédiés est essentiel et légalement requis sur ces véhicules sportifs et SUV, idéalement sur un second train de jantes adapté à l'entraxe d'origine. Mieux vaut confirmer la dimension exacte, l'indice de charge et de vitesse sur le flanc d'origine avant toute commande.
Other models