History
Widely recognised as one of the most famous cars of all time, the sleek Aston Martin DB5 became the very first car of choice for James Bond in Goldfinger (Sean Connery, 1964); the third film in the iconic Bond series.
One of the most memorable scenes features Bond being issued with his DB5 prior to his assignment. The DB5, modified by Q, included an ejector seat, machine guns, oil slick emitter, rear window shield and bullet proof glass.
The quintessential Bond vehicle appeared again in Thunderball (registration BMT 216A). Alternative versions of the DB5 have also played cameo roles in later Bond movies such as Tomorrow Never Dies and Casino Royale.
The Scalextric Model
This model recreates the beauty of this iconic car and includes working gadgets, such as an ejector seat (activated when passing the special trackside bollard) and manually-triggered rear shield.
This highly detailed car features working lights, Magnatraction™ and easy change pick-ups.
Configuration
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Motor
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Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 9:27
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Chassis
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Front Mounted in-line Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
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Magnet
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Rectangular 2.5 mm; Downforce 200gm
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Overall length
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144 mm
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Wheelbase
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93 mm
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Axle/Hub width
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62 mm Front; 62 mm Rear
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Tyre diameter/width
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21(ext), 15(int) x 9 mm Front; 21(ext), 15(int) x 11 mm Rear
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Weights
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Car 85 gm; Case 156gm
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Scale
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1/32
Aston Martin, DBS and the Aston Martin logo are trademarks owned and licensed by Aston Martin Lagonda ©2008 Aston Martin Lagonda.
This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which could present a choking hazard. Some components have functional sharp edges. Handle with care. This product is intended for indoor use only. The transformer is not a toy- "it's a transformer for toys." Before use, check that the transformer is the correct voltage for your mains electricity supply. Only use this product with the recommended transformer. The transformer should be examined regularly for damage to the casing, plug pins and cable. In the event of such damage, the set/accessory should not be used until the transformer is replaced with a new Hornby recommended unit. This set/accessory must not be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. The output terminals of the transformer must not be connected directly, or indirectly , to the output of any other AC circuit derived from a transformer or mains power supply. Never attempt to open the transformer yourself. Before cleaning any parts, disconnect the transformer from the mains supply. Do not use liquid for cleaning. Colours and content may vary from those illustrated. Made in China. Retain the details, and the address, for further reference.
