Black tie car for Bond

The DBS Aston Martin will have race car revisions, including modified suspension.

Aston Martin has unveiled the new DBS supercar that celluloid secret agent James Bond will drive in the new 007 film Casino Royale.

In true Bond style, specific details of the new DBS remain top secret.

But Aston Martin design director, Marek Reichman, says: "This car encapsulates a link between our elegant DB9 road car and the powerful DBR9 race car.

"It signals an evolutionary development of Aston Martin's world-renowned style and elegance. While hinting at our future design direction, the DBS also has very clear links with our heritage - it is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin.

Says Aston Martin chairman Dr Ulrich Bez: "The DBS is not of the understated elegance of a DB9, nor the youthful agility of the V8 Vantage.

"It is explosive power in a black tie and has its own unique character which will equal that of James Bond."

It will have race car revisions that include modified suspension and a stronger front anti-roll bar.

It is part of a sports pack designed for the DB9 that offers a more focused driving experience, with improvements to both high-speed body control and steering response.

It has been designed, says Aston Martin, for the enthusiastic driver with a high level of driving skill, who likes to drive quickly, safely and with precision.

In this case, agent 007.

Starring Daniel Craig as Bond, Casino Royale is set for release in November.

Hollywood's association with Aston Martin began in 1964 with the film Goldfinger.

The last Bond film, Die Another Day, featured Aston Martin's flagship model, the Vanquish.