After years of making powerful, svelte grand touring cars, the wraps have been removed from its new DBX model. Yes, even Aston Martin couldn’t ignore the fast-expanding luxury SUV market. The new car will feature a Mercedes AMG-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, producing around 503bhp.

Built in a new factory in south Wales, it’s one of the most important cars in the company’s history and a key plank in its aim to boost annual production to 14,000 cars, up from 6441 in 2018.

The new car has some serious shoes to fill; time, then, to take a look at the greatest Aston Martins ever made: