Top 10 cars of James Bond

10th place (Dr. No, 1962) Bond sat behind the wheel of the now almost forgotten, but then quite new (model was put into production in late 1961) Sunbeam Alpine, 5 series. It was a fleeting moment of glory for Sunbeam Alpine - he was not destined to become a "machine of James Bond." The car may not be as beautiful as the next Bond car, but it really is the very first Bondomobil of all series. And, as you know, Bond never went to a bad car.





The film's budget was $ 1.1 million. A cash charges of $ 134.6 million.

9th BMW Z3 series of "Golden Eye» («Golden Eye») 1995, in which the main role played by Pierce Brosnan. For BMW, this film was a good advertising platform of its convertible roadster Z3.Ochered behind him was painted in advance. Version had sold the exact same color as in the film. But this car was attractive only for true fans Bond. These same avtotseniteli complained about the lack of traction of its relatively small 4-cylinder engine. And especially for those BMW subsequently made a more powerful version of the M car.



Freaks BMW Z3 in the film:
· Rockets around the headlights
· The system of self-destruction
· Bulletproof body
· Radar
· Brake parachutes

8th BMW Z8 from the series "World Is Not Enough» («The World Is Not Enough») in 1999 as well with Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.
Z8 - rare, brave and charming - provoked a strong reaction among fans and lovers of Bond cars. Retro simulation is based on the legendary BMW 507, which is appreciated by many industry experts as one of the most beautiful cars of the world auto industry. Some see Z8 confusion of old and new trends in modeling.



Z8 freaks in the film:
· Remote control car.
· Rocket launchers, hidden on the sides
· Windshield used as an information monitor
· The device is listening to a long-range
· Armored body
· Coasters (!)

7 takes place Ford Mustang Mach I in 1971, who played a role in the series Bondomobilya "Diamonds Are Forever» (Diamonds Are Forever) in 1971. The role of Bond in this film played Sean Connery.



Let's face it - not the best Bond car. Modernization has made it big and heavy, and the appearance was not able to cause admiring comments from the audience.

6th BMW 750iL from the series "Tomorrow Never Dies» (Tomorrow Never Dies) 1997, with Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.
This car could be a little larger than a regular Bondmobil, with its combination of good looks and conservative work. Slightly larger sedans as well meeting and who can be limited and enchanting as the BMW 7 Series. BMW Sport planting ensures that this car is not as maneuverable as fast. And its 322-horseness V12 has no problem with driving the 4, 553-pound sedan.



Bells and whistles on Bondomobile BMW 750iL:
· Remote control (via cell phone)
· A sophisticated security system even from an external touch
· Twelve missiles installed in racks
· System tire pressure regulation
· Retractable metal cutter icon behind BMW
· Check-out mechanism of tear gas
· System emission spikes behind the car
· Bulletproof glass body and
· Front and rear video camera
· Various hidden compartments

5 takes place Aston Martin V12 Vanquish in a series of "Die Another Day» (Die Another Day) 2002, again with Pierce Brosnan in the lead role.
Vanquish is based on a Aston Martin DB9, the modern successor to the classic DB5. As its name implies the "losers" - all in this car speaks of superiority over everyone on the road and in the style and performance. Its convex bodywork looks like a grown up on steroids DB9. But he can not be too courageous and saves a bit of British elegance, especially in the luxurious interior. Aston Martin Vanquish recently withdrew from the production to the new machine Activities for James Bond Daniel Craig in the series "Casino Royale».



Freaks Aston Martin V12 Vanquish:
· System invisibility
· Catapult
· Two machines installed behind the hinged grille
· The machine gun on the roof
· Guided missiles heat-seeking
· Special tires (for driving on ice)

4th Bentley Mark IV from the series "From Russia With Love» (From Russia with Love) in 1963, with Sean Connery in the lead role.
The only real action, which involved the car, it is a short love scene and his Bond girl Sylvia Trench, played by Eunice Grayson. But just one glance is enough leash that would admire this car, its classic beauty.



Unlike most other famous Bond vehicles, this is not eager to impress speed characteristics and a lot of bells and whistles. The only device - car phone, imposing a rarity in 1963.

3rd place Toyota 2000GT Convertible series of "You Only Live Twice» (You Only Live Twice) 1967, in which the main role played by Sean Connery.

Although some fans of the series are not very welcome appearance in the film a Japanese car, but Toyota 2000GT - blestnula its exotic beauty. With their, low-lying headlights, long hood, "exaggerated" wings and graceful tapered lines of the body, she was able to impress even the most ardent fans filma.K Besides 2000GT was at one time almost a miracle due to technical independent suspension, brakes on all four wheels and six-cylinder engines from Yamaha. This car is a real rarity, as less than 350 copies were produced. And he still enjoys great popularity, only six copies were sold at auction in the last few years.



Freaks Toyota 2000GT:
· Mini Monitor
· Two-way radio communication
· Cameras installed front and rear
· Managed voice cassette player
· Video Recorder in the glove compartment

2 Place the mid 70s car manufacturers have realized that the best way to "light up" a new model - a plant in her James Bond. So when in 1975 Lotus company launched a new design, they immediately went to Mr. Broccoli (for those who do not know, Broccoli - a name producer) and sponsored pictures. Now Guess with three times what car drove James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)?

If someone is not yet understood, Bond drove a Lotus Esprit. And in the film For Your Eyes Only (1981) on the Lotus Esprit Turbo.

To avoid the rocket fire from the helicopter in "The Spy Who Loved Me", Bond races on the pier and white Lotus Esprit dives into the sea, where it is converted into a submarine. No other Bond car can boast such a feat.

Wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit was a response to Britain Italian Ferrari and Lamborghini, in the late '60s and early' 70s. Ironically, Esprits, made before 1988 (including Bond car) ispolzovol fiberglass materials for the construction of a body on technology developed by the famous Italian car designer - Giorgetto Giugiaro. Angular lines Esprit - a characteristic feature of the simulation Giugiaro.



Bells and whistles on the Lotus Esprit:
· Ability to convert cars in the submarine and back
· Monitor, which allows you to keep track of the action underwater mode above the water surface
· Missiles "out of the water - air»
· Underwater smokescreen
· Depth charges
· The mechanism of release of cement behind the car (!)

1st place Roman «Goldfinger» was published in 1959. Then Bond first sat behind the wheel of Aston Martin DB 5. The book describes in detail how the production model has been improved, so that the agent of Her Majesty could properly be serving. So, when it was decided to launch the third film, the designer Ken Adam pictures and special effects artist John Steers visited the plant for the production of Aston Martin and discussed the necessary changes.



As a result, came into being a great car. After all, James car - it's not a luxury or a means of transportation, and the ability to survive among the endless series of chases and fights. The first (and subsequent) Aston Martin was silver (factory standard), but hung with all sorts of "bells and whistles". For example, the catapult situated under the driver's seat. However, in fairness it should be noted that the catapult was used only during the filming of this episode. Not least was given license plate - sometimes, in order to confuse pursuers, is very useful to change the license plates. Of course, this can be done with a screwdriver in the nearby forest, but Bond is almost always do not have time for this procedure. Therefore marks on his car changed by tapping. As a result, "supercar for the super agent" was heavier than the production model almost 150 kg, the trunk was packed with "eyeballs", and the engine power of 330 horses is difficult to reach a maximum declared speed - 232 km / h.

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