James Bond's Aston Martin was named the most iconic British car of all time in a poll for a digital television channel out Friday.

Swiss Hollywood film star Ursula Andress (right) arrives at the Royal Yacht Britannia, in the original Aston Martin DB5 used in the film Dr. No in Edinburgh, 2006. Bond's Aston Martin has been named the most iconic British car of all time in a poll for a digital television channel. [AFP]

The Aston Martin DB5, which features in five 007 films including "Casino Royale" in 2006, beat the Jaguar E-Type and Mini Cooper.

The most embarrassing car was the three-wheeled Reliant Robin, which is frequently the object of Mr Bean's anger in the smash-hit comedy films.

Meanwhile, 49 percent of respondents thought Porsche drivers were arrogant and wanting to make a statement while 44 percent thought they were having a mid-life crisis.

The poll of 2,300 people also found that on average British drivers spend more than 15 hours a week in their cars but since recent increases in petrol prices, as many as 53 percent have reduced the unnecessary journeys they make.

The most iconic cars were:

1. Aston Martin DB5

2. Jaguar E-Type

3. Mini Cooper

4. Aston Martin Vantage V8

5. Austin Mini

6. Rolls-Royce Phantom

7. Lotus Elise

8. Lotus Esprit

9. Bentley Blower

10. AC/Shelby Cobra

The top three most embarrassing cars were:

1. Reliant Robin

2. Austin Allegro

3. Austin Princess

(AFP October 26, 2008)