It must’ve stunned Aston Martin when one of the most thrilling scenes in all the James Bond movies wasn’t when an Aston Martin emerged from the azure waters of Sardinia’s Spiaggia Capriccioli — but a white Lotus Esprit with ‘diver's fins’. In order to ensure that England's most famous agent — and its wealthy imitators — doesn’t have to change brands for dives, Aston Martin has teamed up with submarine manufacturer Triton to build a sleek underwater vehicle for private use, named Project Neptune. The production model, which will go under water this year, promises a depth of 500 meters, 360-degree views for one pilot and two passengers, a maximum speed of five knots, and numerous customisation options from the company's own Aston Martin Q department.

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