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You are here: Home / Design/Art / Aston Martin, James Bond and the Golden Ratio

Aston Martin, James Bond and the Golden Ratio

May 4, 2014 by Gary Meisner 7 Comments

What do James Bond, Aston Martin and the Golden Ratio have in common? James Bond, also known as 007, drove an Aston Martin DB5 in the movies GoldFinger and GoldenEye, and Aston Martin is now boasting its application of the Golden Ratio in the design of its latest DB9 and Rapide S automobiles. The Aston Martin Rapide S is described as:

“Breathtaking Proportions – The ‘Golden Ratio’ sits at the heart of every Aston Martin. Balanced from any angle, each exterior line of Rapide S works in concert and every proportion is precisely measured to create a lithe, pure form. Our engineering follows the same principle. A near perfect weight distribution ensures Rapide S is balanced in form and balanced in function.”

aston martin rapide s golden ratio design proportions The Aston Martin DB9 is described as:

“Perfectly Proportioned – Every inch of DB9’s form is designed for elegance and balance. The simple beauty of nature guides the design of DB9, with the ‘golden ratio’ setting all proportions. The result is a profile where every line, dimension and proportion works in harmony. Combine this with the near perfect weight distribution, provided by a lower engine placement, and you have a DB9 balanced on sight and in experience.”

aston martin db9 golden ratio design proportions Note how so many of the design choices in the dimensions and proportions of these cars are based on golden ratios, as shown by the colored lines divided at their golden ratio points.  Even the wheels highlight five spokes, with the number 5 being intrinsically related to phi, 1.618, the golden ratio in both its mathematics and geometry.  Most people would agree that these cars embody excellence in design and styling.

Although not documented in the same graphic way, Aston Martin say that its V8 Vantage also uses the golden ratio, “Adhering to the ‘golden-ratio’ that lies at the heart of all Aston Martin’s.”

The golden ratio has been used for centuries for design and composition in the arts and architecture, and is frequently used by professional designers in:

  • graphic design
  • product design
  • logo design
  • Photo cropping and photo composition
  • website design
  • fonts and type spacing

Aston Martin is getting some good press on this, with articles appearing in Forbes and the New York Times, but is not the only car manufacturer to use the golden ratio in its design applications.  A number of manufacturers have golden ratio proportions in their logos.

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Comments

  1. Nigel Reading RIBA| ASYNSIS says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Here’s why James Bond prefers the Golden Ratio, it’s the geometric signature of a universal law of nature, consciousness & culture:
    Cosmomimetic Design in Nature&Culture – Asynsis Principle-Constructal Law Seminar: ShanghaiUniversityNantesEcoledeDesign http://wp.me/p1zCSP-1S via @ASYNSIS

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  2. Supraja Lakshmi N says

    September 8, 2013 at 5:54 am

    You’re article is great! I always admire sports car like this one. Although it’s rare they car show this one in the Emirates. Hopefully I’ll be able to ride those one day! Cheers.

    Reply
  3. Cary Weldy says

    July 4, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Wonderful article…thank you. John Brownlee did a very poor job conducting research on the Golden Ratio, so thank you for correcting his misinformation. Brownlee’s article in Fast Company does a discredit to the power of the Golden Ratio and a disservice to artists, designers, and architects who are interested in such matters. For us dowsers and scientists, we know how to measure the “divine” energy that emanates from the Golden Ratio, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and it certainly does attract people, even from our own studies using hidden symbols behind two identical advertisements, for example.

    Again, thank you for your brilliant piece.

    Reply
  4. Ross says

    December 2, 2016 at 6:06 am

    Beautifully written by the author and Aston Martin.

    Reply
  5. Sarah Palin says

    November 28, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    actually our super reliable science says that that the Golden Ratio in a rectangle is the most “visually satisfying shape” to humans.

    Reply
  6. Jong Lim says

    August 16, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Are you the original copy right holder of ‘Aston Martin DB9’ photo?
    Can I use your ‘Aston Martin DB9’ photo for my book, Quality Management?
    Of course, I will include your website into my bibliography.
    Deeply appreciate if you allow me to to that.

    Reply
    • Gary B Meisner says

      August 23, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Those photos are the copyright of Aston Martin. Many images on this site are either original, which do require permission for use in commercial publications, and a reference for non-commercial uses. Many, however, are used under the fair-use provisions of copyright laws. In those cases permission for commercial use must be obtained from the original copyright holder. I’m always happy to provide guidance if viewers ask about rights on specific images.

      Reply

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