Bond, James Bond. You know the name. But do you know the names of all his cars? With 18 official movies to 007's credit, the Bond cars may be as well known as the man himself.

Ask anyone who they associate the Aston Martin with, and you invariably will get the reply of James Bond. This English car has made the most appearances in the Bond series, from its first appearance in 1964's "Goldfinger" to its most recent appearance in 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies." The Aston Martin DB5 -- seen in "Goldfinger" and 1965's "Thunderball" -- was equipped most impressively with rotating license plates, bullet-proof glass, front machine guns, rear-firing water jets, smoke screen, radar, oil-slick sprayer and passenger-side ejector seat; it appeared in 1995's "Golden Eye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies" as a civilian DB5.

The Aston Martin DBS made only one Bond film: 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." This six-cylinder version lacked Q's genius and was equipped only with a rifle in the glove box. Bond's bride was killed in this car, thus making it the first and last appearance for this model in a Bond film.

Another Aston Martin model made its one-time appearance as Bond's vehicle of choice: the Aston Martin V8 (Volante). Though well-equipped and winterized with side skis, spiked tires, turbo thrust, outriggers, wheel-mounted lasers and forward-facing missiles, the activation of its self-destruct feature caused the Volante to end its short film career in 1987's "The Living Daylights."

Controversy hit the 1990's films as a German manufacturer pitched its latest model to the Bond filmmakers; BMW bought its way in. The Z3 Roadster cautiously careened its way past viewers in "Golden Eye," testing the waters with a brief appearance. The two-seater convertible sported the standard Q accessories and was modified further with the addition of a rear parachute, stinger missiles and a satellite tracking unit.

Apparently pleased with the reaction to the German automobile, the filmmakers once again put the secret agent behind the wheel of a BMW in 1997's "Tomorrow Never Dies." Less sporty, yet more sturdy, the 750iL also came with the standard Q equipment, along with an excellent security system, safe, reinflatable tires and rockets on the roof. Possibly the most advanced car in the series, the 750iL also could be driven with an Ericsson mobile phone.

Of course the Aston Martin and the BMW are not the only makes to be transformed into Bond mobiles. The Britain-based Lotus Esprit made its Bond debut in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me." The bulletproof Lotus Esprit was able to function as a submarine, shoot surface-to-air missiles, fire torpedoes, and cause oil slicks and underwater smoke screens. Though the white Lotus survived and made its way into 1981's "For Your Eyes Only," it soon met its end along with the henchman who set off the anti-theft device. Not ready to give up on the Lotus, Q equipped Bond with a burgundy Lotus Esprit Turbo for his winter travels.

Though not actually driven by 007, the convertible Toyota 2000GT -- created as a one-of-a-kind model and as one of the first convertible sports cars seen in Japan -- was James' savior many a time in 1967's "You Only Live Twice." Driven by Japanese Intelligence agent Aki, the convertible featured a Sony closed-circuit television for communication with headquarters.

Other memorable mobiles that made their way into the world of James Bond include: the Sunbeam Alpine in 1962's "Dr. No"; the classic Bentley in 1963's "From Russia With Love"; the Mercury Cougar in 1969's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"; the Ford Mustang Mach 1 in "Diamonds Are Forever"; the AMC Hornet in 1974's "The Man With The Golden Gun"; the Citroen 2CV in "For Your Eyes Only"; the Mercedes in 1983's "Octopussy"; the Renault 11 in 1985's "A View To A Kill"; and the Ferrari 355 GTS in "Golden Eye."

So after test driving all of these makes and models, which takes the spotlight in 007's upcoming "The World Is Not Enough"? Set for release on Nov. 19, James Bond once again will be behind the wheel of... drum roll, please... a BMW. Though rumors had it that James only would stick his keys in the ignition of a British automobile, the German manufacturer managed to outmaneuver Aston Martin and others once again. Inspired by the legendary, sleek BMW 507, the BMW Z8 sports coupe will be zipping 007 in and out of danger with its six-speed transmission and its 400-horsepower V8 engine. Once again, Q will get this ultimate driving machine up to speed, if only 007 "can be trusted to look after it."