Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9 front side view

Aston Martin DB9 front open doors view

Aston Martin DB9 interior view

Aston Martin DB9 rear side view

Gaydon, Warwickshire: In the most significant upgrades since the programmed world premiere in 2003, Aston Martin DB9 line includes a wide range of design, technology and equipment improvements.
together as the most successful Aston Martin of all time (an honor, with the V8 Vantage), the DB9 has established itself as the last real big tour through a sustainable combination of simple elegance, spottiness and luxury.

Dr. Ulrich Bez For, Aston Martin, Chief Executive, the DB9 is still a very special car is: “The DB9 is the ultimate sporting Grand Tourer offers an unmatched combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement. This car combines our unique Aston Martin character with an uncompromising design philosophy, craftsmanship and performance brand Aston Martin. ”
This new set of extensions to these core qualities perfectly. Subtle changes updated styling of the DB9 look, a new front bumper, grille, bright surface and a re-shaped lower intake with clear hexagonal mesh. New headlamp rims, rocker styled, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke alloy wheels, clear rear lenses diamonds seemed completed the external review.
Under the skin of the DB9 passive damping system with a new adaptive damping system (ADS) group that offers more comfort switch with sharper handling for the Sport mode. The ADS system is offered as standard on the DB9, both Coupe and Volante (convertible). A new tire pressure monitoring system, a revised version of the Bluetooth wireless microphone system and the addition of a new dual-alloy Apex cut finish and Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options expand the DB9 specification.
Aston Martin’s Product Development Director, Ian Minard stated that it is all part of an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement: “The DB9 is built the first car in Gaydon determine the VH architecture. It has been every year since then, significant changes, including a performance and the gradual reductions in CO2 emissions. The latest set of improvements goes further than ever before, highlighting the DB9 is a true qualities as a sporting GT and highlights its role as the backbone of our car range.
The Aston Martin DB9 is available either as standard coupe and Volante (convertible) with rear-mounted six-speed manual transmission center or optional “Touchtronic 2 ‘six-speed automatic transmission. The production of the revised DB9 is already underway with deliveries in July. Prices start at £ 122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and £ 131,445 for the DB9 Volante.

Background:
The introduction of the DB9 marked the beginning of Aston Martin’s 21st Century Renaissance. The first new model at the headquarters of Aston Martin in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and the first to be built to rigid to be built, Aston Martin, lightweight aluminum VH platform bound, the DB9 is an immediate and unprecedented success story and sets a new tone Aston Martins for the future.
Since its launch in 2003, produces around 12,500 DB9S and delivered to customers in 34 countries. This is the most successful Aston Martin model ever (along with the V8 Vantage), surpassing the sales of the DB7. Current production volume DB9 around 1,500 cars per year.

Engineering:
Since the introduction of the Aston Martin DB9 has demonstrated the versatility of the VH Architecture through the development of the Vantage, DBS and Rapide models. have in the process of Aston Martin’s engineers increasingly detailed understanding of the VH platform, which in turn has led to continuous improvement and adaptation of existing established models won.
This latest set of improvements for the DB9, priority hardware changes to the chassis, equipped with a standard Adaptive Damping System (ADS) to evaluate a system continuously, the optimal damping condition similar to that of the DBS and Rapide models offer. Powered by a button on the center console, the two-stage adaptive dampers can be switched between standard mode that is optimized for comfort and a firmer sport mode to control the body and a stronger more responsive. This is the success of the new system that prevent the loss DB9 DB9 Sport Pack upgrade. However, a sports alloy wheel design is available as an option.
Performance comes courtesy of the famous 6.0-liter V12 engine of Aston Martin, a 470bhp and a torque of 442 pounds unchanged ft developed. Combined with a choice of six-speed “paddle Touch Tronic shift ‘automatic or six-speed H-pattern gearbox offers the DB9 a heady mix of speed and effortlessly sporty character. A top speed of 190 km / h and the ability to 60 km / h in only 4.6sec seal its credentials as the ultimate 2 +2 Grand Toured taken.

Design:
Improve what many consider one of the most beautiful cars in the world a delicate exercise. According to Aston Martin’s Director of Design, Marek Reichman, refinement and attention to detail is the key: “The beauty of an Aston Martin comes from harmonious proportions, a ground-hugging stance, taut surfaces and a full and thorough attention to detail. DB9 these embodies qualities, it is nice, but not subtle – attention. ”
On the front bumper is a new major change, a re-shaped hexagonal mesh lower intake with compliments to the new surface bright grille. New headlight rims complete the fresh air treatment. In the profile of the DB9, the window is also changed, with a prominent curve “hockey stick” in front of the rear wheels. Marek Reichman, said: “The DB9 remains one of the world’s best sports car and is immediately recognizable as an Aston Martin, the changes we have implemented the modernization of the DB9 to keep in the forefront of automotive design.”
Other changes are silver calipers, 20-spoke alloy wheels as standard transformed diamonds, along with new design option wheels and a bright surface grille. Clear taillight lenses are also standard. Inside Double Apex alloy is now ready to add the list of options, and together with the exceptional audio system by Bang and Olufsen BeoSound.

Motor sport:
Mirroring the DB9, the road runs successfully, Racing Aston Martin DBR9 and DBRS9 endurance racers have been very successful at tracks around the world. With have a total of about 20 30 DBRS9s DBR9 and built to customer teams around the world consistently wins Aston Martins scored in many national and international championships.
Since winning his debut at Sebring in 2005, the DBR9 was created as a constant and very competitive car in the GT1 category, scoring back-to-back class victories in the largest 24-hour race at all – Le Mans – 2007 and 2008.

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