Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9: The Definitive Sports Grand Tourer

The Aston Martin DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante (convertible) with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed automatic transmission. Production of the revised DB9 is already underway, with deliveries commencing in July. Prices start from £122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and £131,445 for the DB9 Volante.

Improving upon what many consider to be one of the most beautiful cars in the world is a delicate exercise. According to Aston Martin’s Director of Design, Marek Reichman, subtlety and fine attention to detail is the key: “The beauty of an Aston Martin comes from harmonious proportions, a ground-hugging stance, taut surfacing and a complete and thorough attention to detail. The DB9 epitomises these qualities; it is beautiful but subtle – not attention seeking.”

At the front a new bumper is the main change, with a re-shaped lower intake featuring hexagonal mesh to compliment the new bright finish radiator grille. New headlamp bezels complete the fresh nose treatment. In profile the DB9’s sill has also been changed, with a more prominent ‘hockey stick’ curve ahead of the rear wheels. Marek Reichman explains: “The DB9 remains one of the world’s most beautiful sports cars and is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin; the changes we have introduced here modernise the DB9 to keep it at the forefront of automotive design.”

Other changes include silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels as standard, together with new design option wheels and a bright finish grille. Clear rear light lenses are also standard. Inside Double Apex alloy finish is now added to the list of options, along with the exceptional BeoSound audio system from Bang & Olufsen.

Aston Martin DB9 Specifications
Body
Wheelbase	2745mm
Chassis
Wheels	Lightweight aluminium 19’’ alloy wheels – 10 spoke design
Wheels (F)	8.5J x 19’’
Wheels (R)	9.5J x 19’’
Tires Front	235/40 ZR19
Tires Rear	275/35 ZR19
Front Suspension	Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension	Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.
Drivetrain
Differential	Limited-slip differential
Final Drive Ratio	3.54:1 (manual), 3.154:1 (automatic)
Engine
Type:	All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935 cc V12
Compression Ratio	10.9:1
Engine & Transmission
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	350 kW (470 bhp/477 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
Exterior
Length	4710 mm
Width	1875 mm
Height	1270 mm
Curb Weight	1760 kg (manual)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s:	4.6 seconds