[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-superleggera-concorde-special-edition\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-superleggera-concorde-special-edition\/","headline":"Aston Martin Superleggera Concorde Special Edition","name":"Aston Martin Superleggera Concorde Special Edition","description":"Aston Martin has created a special edition Superleggera to mark the 50th anniversary of Concorde. Aston Martin is certainly not shy about introducing a special edition or two, often reminding people of its long-standing connection to James Bond, stretching all the way back to the DB5 used in Goldfinger in 1964. The DB5 actually ended up featuring in seven Bond films over the years \u2013 great advertsising. We\u2019ve since had oddities like 2013\u2019s the Vanquish Volante Neiman Marcus, named after […]","datePublished":"2019-12-05","dateModified":"2020-01-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Aston-Martin-Superleggera-Concorde-Special-Edition-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Aston-Martin-Superleggera-Concorde-Special-Edition-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-superleggera-concorde-special-edition\/","about":["ASTON MARTIN","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":670,"keywords":["aston martin","Aston Martin Superleggera","Concorde"],"articleBody":"Aston Martin has created a special edition Superleggera to mark the 50th anniversary of Concorde.Aston Martin is certainly not shy about introducing a special edition or two, often reminding people of its long-standing connection to James Bond, stretching all the way back to the DB5 used in Goldfinger in 1964. The DB5 actually ended up featuring in seven Bond films over the years \u2013 great advertsising. We\u2019ve since had oddities like 2013\u2019s the Vanquish Volante Neiman Marcus, named after a department store in America and limited to just 10 models and an impressive Vanquish Red Arrows edition in tribute to the famous RAF flying team – and now we have another very nice looking special edition.To mark the 50th anniversary of Concorde, Aston Martin has produced a limited edition DBS Superleggera Concorde.  Very limited in fact, with just 10 vehicles on offer. The Aston Martin dealership in Bristol commissioned the ten vehicles and the recent announcement was timed to coincide with the date that Concorde G-BOAF took its last flight on 26th November 2003 after 24 years in service.I\u2019m not sure I can think of much that would prove to be better inspiration for such an iconic sports car than such a sleek 1,354mph airliner. Though there are no major technological changes to the DBS Concorde, it\u2019s purely cosmetic stuff, but that doesn\u2019t mean its any less desirable of course. After all, it\u2019s the exterior that will always impress the average road user. Outside, the Aston Martin Concorde special edition features a very subtle outline of Concorde G-BOAF on the black roof in a slightly lighter colour contained in a circle. The rest of the car is painted in \u2018Concorde White\u2019 with a red pinstriping along each side of the carbon-fibre roof above the door glass. Inside, the distinctive outline of Concorde features on the doorsills, front seats and on the seatbelt buckles. It even has \u2018MACH 2.04 \/ FEET 60000\u2019 on the inside of the driver-side sun visor in homage to the \u2018Mach Meter\u2019 that resided in the passenger area on the aircraft. One very nice touch (that you will surely get bored explaining to your passengers) is the build history of the paddle shifters. While visually these provide no real difference to standard DBS Superleggera shifters, according to Aston Martin these are made using metal from the Concorde turbine blades taken from the Rolls Royce engines used to power the aircraft. Though exactly how much Concorde metal is used is unknown, it\u2019s a nice touch.Don\u2019t be too disappointed that there are no engine upgradesthough \u2013 the 5.2-litre twin turbo V12 providing a 0-62mph time of just 3.4seconds and a top speed of 211mph should easily be enough to compensate andsatisfy the average Aston Martin fan. It\u2019s still one of the fastest cars out therethat\u2019s allowed on our roads \u2013 and there\u2019s only ten of these.You will need a deep wallet and an appreciative family to justify owning the Aston Martin Concorde special edition though. With a substantial price hike over the standard DBS Superleggera, the cost is pretty eye watering. Stumping up \u00a3321, 350 will get you one of these ten limited editions, just remember that you will have to make your way to the south west as they are only going to be available from the Bristol dealership, which sits close enough to the old Filton Aerodrome where Concorde was produced. Part of the purchase cost for each of the ten will be donated to the Air League Educational Trust providing funds for those who want to enter into the aviation industry.If the price is a little too steep for you, then you might like to scour the secondhand market for a Citroen CX Concorde special edition from the eighties, which tends to go in auctions for around 30-50,000 Euros.The Concorde Special Edition was an exclusive car launched by Aston Martin Bristol, to view the full, finer details of this unique model, please click here to visit their website."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Aston Martin Superleggera Concorde Special Edition","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/aston-martin-superleggera-concorde-special-edition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]