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Aston Martin Goldfinger DB5 Continuation will sport functional gadgets

No, the hidden machine guns won't shoot actual bullets. That'd be insane.

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In addition to the DB5 Continuation model providing an accurate aesthetic re-creation of Bond's classic ride, Aston Martin made sure to note that the car would contain working versions of some of its gadgets.     

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As the automaker explained in the press release, making this all work in harmony may actually be harder than shooting the original film.   

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When filming, multiple cars could be mocked up to represent a single car on camera.

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This time around, everything needs to be shoehorned into each of the 25 cars that Aston is building in conjunction with Eon Productions.    

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While the devices are still "subject to final engineering approval," there will still be plenty on offer even if the automaker has to ditch one or two.   

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On the outside, there will be a smoke screen emitter, an oil slick delivery system and revolving number plates.

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That's not all, though. There are also fake twin machine guns up front, a "bullet resistant" (let's not test it) rear shield and battering rams on both bumpers.

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The interior will get a fake radar tracker, a phone in the driver's door, a button on the gear knob, a weapons storage tray under the seat and switches on the armrest and center console.

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Before you get excited at the notion of sending tailgaters into the jersey barrier with a well-timed oil slick, it's worth noting that these $3.5 million creations are not at all road legal.     

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