What car did Daniel Craig drive as James Bond?

[OJaxon]

Daniel Craig primarily drove the Aston Martin DBS as James Bond, specifically appearing in Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008). This model defined his early tenure as 007, with the Aston Martin DBS V12 becoming iconic for its brutal elegance and a record-breaking seven-barrel roll stunt.

The relationship between Craig’s Bond and Aston Martin was pivotal, marking a return to the brand after a brief hiatus. The DBS V12 served as his personal vehicle, contrasting with the earlier, more gadget-laden cars. Its significance lies in embodying the rebooted Bond’s more physical and visceral style.

In Casino Royale, the DBS is central to a high-speed pursuit in Madagascar and a dramatic crash in Italy. The most famous scene involves the car rolling over seven times during filming, a real stunt that set a world record. In Quantum of Solace, the car is used in a tense opening chase along cliffside roads in Italy, sustaining significant damage.

Beyond the DBS, Craig’s Bond drove other notable Aston Martins. He was issued the classic Aston Martin DB5 in Skyfall (2012) and No Time to Die (2021), linking him to the franchise's heritage. In Spectre (2015), he briefly drove the Aston Martin DB10, a concept car created specifically for the film.

Other manufacturers featured in Craig’s era. He drove a Ford Mondeo and Jaguar XJ in Casino Royale, a Land Rover Defender in Skyfall, and an Aston Martin V8 Vantage in No Time to Die. These choices reflected narrative needs and product partnerships, though the Aston Martins remained the emotional core.

Film	Primary Car Model	Key Scene or Note
Casino Royale (2006)	Aston Martin DBS V12	High-speed chase & 7-barrel roll stunt.
Quantum of Solace (2008)	Aston Martin DBS V12	Opening car chase along Lake Garda.
Skyfall (2012)	Aston Martin DB5	Used in Scotland finale; classic model.
Spectre (2015)	Aston Martin DB10	Limited-run concept car for film.
No Time to Die (2021)	Aston Martin DB5 / V8 Vantage	DB5 used in Matera; V8 Vantage in Norway.

According to automotive and film industry records, the DBS used was a production model with minimal modifications for stunts, enhancing its authentic, gritty appeal. This choice aligned with the era's tone, moving away from fantasy toward tangible, high-performance machinery.

[BraydenDella]

As a lifelong Bond fan, I’ve got all the movies. For me, Craig’s Bond will always be linked to that grey Aston Martin DBS from Casino Royale. It wasn’t just a pretty car. It felt real. Seeing it get smashed up in that insane barrel roll made the danger feel genuine. It matched his Bond—tough, bruised, but incredibly capable. When he got the classic DB5 in Skyfall, it was a perfect nod to the past, but the DBS was his car for a new generation.

[LeBeckett]

Let’s talk specs. The Aston Martin DBS V12 that Craig drove wasn’t a movie prop; it was a serious performance machine available to the public. Under the hood was a 6.0-liter V12 engine producing around 510 horsepower, capable of 0-60 mph in about 4.3 seconds. It had a carbon-fiber body on an aluminum frame for lightweight strength. The filmmakers chose it because its capabilities matched the stunt requirements without heavy CGI. That famous seven-roll crash was performed by a precision driver in a modified but fundamentally real DBS. The choice signaled a move away from invisible cars and ejector seats toward raw, believable automotive performance.

[VanJanelle]

Looking at the broader picture, the cars tell the story of Craig’s character arc. He starts with the modern, aggressive DBS—a tool for a blunt, post-9/11 era. In Skyfall, inheriting the vintage DB5 from Q represents him embracing the mantle and history of 007. The DB10 in Spectre is a sleek, one-off prototype, reflecting a more polished but personal mission. By No Time to Die, he’s using both the classic DB5 and a rugged V8 Vantage, showing his complete integration of the legend and the man. Each car is a chapter in his journey.

[AmeliaDella]

From a production standpoint, securing the Aston Martin deal was crucial. The brand had been absent from Brosnan’s last film. For Craig’s reboot, the producers wanted a car that felt grounded and aspirational. Aston Martin provided the DBS, which was then a new flagship model. The collaboration was symbiotic: the film showcased the car’s power and beauty globally, while the car gave Bond a tangible piece of luxury and British heritage. The stunt team worked directly with Aston Martin to modify vehicles for the record-breaking rolls and high-speed chases, ensuring the action felt authentic. This partnership set the tone for all the vehicular action in Craig’s subsequent films.