Aston Martin DB9


Aston Martin DB9 is an acclaimed sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Its design philosophy is uncompromising and combines classic Aston Martin flair, craftsmanship and luxury and performance. Jeremy Clarkson of BBCS Top Gear owns one. Britains number one motoring journalist proclaimed the DB9 to be "motoring perfection". Transmission and handling is superb, fast, comfortable and luxurious. The DBR9 is the race track adapted version. The Aston Martin DB9 grand tourer was launched in 2004, available as a coupe or convertible (Volante).


Aston Martin DB9

  • Aston Martin DB9 Summary


    Available as a two-door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating. The Aston Martin DB9 comprises extruded aluminium bonded body structure, aluminium and composite body panels, extruded aluminium door side impact beams, High Intensity Discharge (HID) projector headlamps. All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935 cc 60 V12. Mid-front mounted, rear-wheel drive produces 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a staggering maximum speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The acclaimed transmission is rear mid-mounted Touchtronic 2 six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system, rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. Luxury features include Bluetooth, sat nav, iPod and USB MP3 input. Suspension includes front independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive

    geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.

    Rear Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporate longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Comes with traction control, radial-mounted four piston brakes, monobloc calipers plus Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA0 and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

    Aston Martin DB9 Main Specification


    Compression ratio - 10.2:1

    Maximum power - 335 kW (450 bhp) at 6000 rpm

    Maximum torque - 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5000 rpm

    Manual Acceleration - 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds

    Automatic Acceleration - 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds

    Maximum speed - 300 km/h (186 mph)

    Final-drive ratio - 3.54:1 (manual) 3.154:1 (automatic)

    Dimensions - 4710 mm x 1875 mm x 1270 mm

    Kerb weight (Coupe) - 1760 kg (3880 lb) manual

    1800 kg (3970 lb) automatic

    Fuel tank capacity 80 litres (17.6 UK gal)


    Manual Fuel Consumption

    • Litres/100 km (mpg)

    • Urban 26.4 (10.7)

    • Extra-urban 12.8 (22.1)

    • Combined 17.8 (15.8)


    Automatic Fuel Consumption

    • Litres/100 km (mpg)

    • Urban 24.9 (11.3)

    • Extra-urban 11.7 (24.1)

    • Combined 16.5 (17.1)


    Aston Martin DB9 Selected Features


    Other Aston Martin DB9 features include 19inch alloy wheels ten-spoke design, Halogen projector headlamps with power wash and LED rear lamps. Comes with engine management system with neural net misfire detection system; and fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active by-pass valves. Also rack and pinion steering, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, column tilt and reach adjustment. Also comes with Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control.


    Aston Martin DB9 Selected Interior Specification


    Aston Martin DB9 interior spec includes full grain leather interior, walnut facia trim, driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, front occupant side airbags, automatically deployed roll-over bars (Volante), memory seats and exterior mirrors (three positions), auto-dimming rear-view mirror with garage door

    opener, ten-way electrically adjusted seats, heated front seats and rear screen, automatic temperature control. Also Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays, trip computer, cruise control, satellite navigation system plus Bluetooth telephone preparation. Safety features include powerfold exterior mirrors, reversing sensors, tyre-pressure monitoring, alarm and immobilizer, remote-control central door locking and boot release. Other features include umbrella and holder, battery disconnect switch, battery conditioner, tracking device. In-car entertainment includes Aston Martin 700 W Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II and also a six CD auto-changer plus iPod and USB/MP3 input.


    Aston Martin DB9 Options


    • Bright-finish grille

    • Front parking sensors

    • Mahogany facia trim

    • Bamboo facia trim

    • Piano Black facia trim

    • Matching wood door trim

    • Personalised sill plaques

    • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror

    • Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with garage door opener)

    • Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensors)

    • Tracking Device

    • Alternative brake caliper finish (black, red, silver)

    • Sports Pack

    • 19inch alloy wheels – fifteen spoke diamond-turned

    • First aid kit

    • Smokers’ pack

    • Satellite radio