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Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin
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Production 2004-2016
Class Grand Tourer
Body Style 2-door, 2+2 seat Coupe / Convertible
Length 183.2 in
Width 73.1 in
Height 51.4 in
Wheelbase
Weight 1710 kg
Transmission Manual or automatic
Engine 5.9 litre (5935 cc) V12
Power 450 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Bentley Continental GT
Porsche 911 GT2
Lamborghini Gallardo
Ford GT
Ferrari F430
Maserati GranTurismo
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Designer Henrik Fisker
Ian Callum

The Aston Martin DB9, is a grand tourer launched by Aston Martin in 2004 and is the first new car to be built at Aston's Gaydon facility. The name "DB" stems from David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a sizeable part of its history. This model, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, superseded the now-discontinued Aston Martin DB7 (also by Callum) which started production in 1994.

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Recent Changes

  • Following its 2011 refresh, Aston launched three special edition DB9s: the Morning Frost Volante, the Carbon Black and the Quantum Silver. The Morning Frost Volante will feature a bespoke pearlescent white exterior with silver accents and 19-inch diamond-turned wheels. Inside, the cabin boasts metallic bronze leather, unique sill plates, and Piano Black trim. Meanwhile, the Carbon Black and Quantum Silver DB9s have black accents, a sport exhaust system (with graphite-finished tail pipes), and exclusive 19-inch gloss black wheels. Interior upgrades include perforated seats, a leather roof liner, and polished glass switchgear.[1]
  • For 2011, the DB9 receives a mid-cycle facelift. [2]
  • For the 2007 IAA, Aston Martin unveiled the DB9 LM. The nameplate commemorates Aston Martin's GT1 class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and features a slight redesign which includes an exclusive silver paint job, meshes and rear crossbar finished in silver and red brake calipers - all compliment of Aston Martin's sports package. Inside, the LM enjoys an upgraded leather trim and a new Touchtronic transmission. [3]

Styles and Major Options

The DB9 comes in two variants; coupé and "Volante" convertible, each with a 6.0 L 450 bhp (335 kW) V12 engine taken from its sister car the V12 Vanquish. The Vanquish engine has 10 bhp (7 kW) more. In fact, this V12 engine is why Aston Martin did not call the car the DB8, which could suggest that it has only eight cylinders. One report states that Aston Martin believed that this car was such a quantum leap from the Jaguar XJ-S based DB7 that it named it DB9 instead of DB8, which they thought would indicate a gradual evolution. As of 2004 production is expected be up to five thousand units a year which is roughly the same as its rivals, in particular the Ferrari 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Turbo. This should ensure that Aston Martin will continue into the 21st century. Traditionally being a maker of more exclusive automobiles, CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez assures Aston loyalists' that production of the new and smaller V8 Vantage will be larger than previous model build outs, but nonetheless, Aston will still retain a small statistical amount of the high end sport's car market.

DB9 Volante

The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is the convertible version of the DB9 coupé. The chassis, though stiffer, uses the same base VH platform. To protect occupants from rollovers, the Volante has strengthened windshield pillars and two pop-up hoops behind the rear seats. The hoops cannot be disabled and will break the car's rear window if deployed. In an effort to improve the Volante's ride while cruising, Aston Martin softened the springs and lightened the anti-roll bars in the Volante, leading to a gentler suspension. The retractable roof of the Volante is made of folding fabric and takes 17 seconds for operation. With a kerb weight of 1,882 kg (4,150 lb), the Volante weighs more than the coupé due to chassis stiffening modifications.[

The coupé and Volante both share the same semi-automatic and automatic gearboxes and engine. The original car was limited to 266 km/h (165 mph) to retain the integrity of the roof, this limitation was removed on the upgraded 2007 model onwards. Like the coupé, the original Volante has 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm and a maximum power of 456 PS (335 kW; 450 hp) at 6,000 rpm. The 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) is slowed to 4.9 seconds due to the additional weight.[27] On newer models, like the coupé's, the Volante's power output and torque have increased to 477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) respectively for the 2009 model year,[28] and 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) respectively for the 2013 model year.[26] The kerb weight had also been reduced to 1,815 kg (4,001 lb).[

DB9 GT

The final edition of the DB9 called the DB9 GT was introduced in 2015.[30] The engine now has a power output of 547 PS (402 kW; 540 hp) at 6,750 rpm and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.[31] The 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time is 4.4 seconds and 0 to 161 km/h (100 mph) acceleration time is 10.2 seconds. It can run the quarter mile in 12.8 seconds, and the top speed remains unchanged at 295 km/h (183 mph).

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Engine

 The Aston Martin DB9 was initially launched equipped with a 5.9-litre V12 engine, already being used in the V12 Vanquish. This generates 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm and a maximum power output of 456 PS (335 kW; 450 hp) at 6,000 rpm.[12] The DB9 can accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph). The engine largely sits behind the front-axle line to improve weight distribution.[18] The 2009 model year DB9 had an increase of engine power and torque, as the V12 now has a power output of 477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 271 PS per tonne, an increase of 11 PS per tonne over the previous model. The top speed increased to 306 km/h (190 mph) and the 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time improved by 0.1 seconds to 4.6 seconds for the manual version of the car. Changes to the engine for the 2013 model year DB9 increased the power output to 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and torque to 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft). The car's 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time decreased to 4.5 seconds and the top speed stood at 295 km/h (183 mph).

The DB9 could be equipped with either a six-speed conventional manual gearbox manufactured by Graziano Trasmissioni or a six-speed ZF Friedrichshafen 'Touchtronic' automatic gearbox featuring paddle-operated semi-automatic mode.[22] The automatic gearbox increases the 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time to 4.9 seconds, though the top speed remains the same. The 2009 model year featured a revised 'Touchtronic 2' gearbox, which offered faster gear shifts due to a new valve box and integrated transmission controls. The 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time decreased to 4.6 seconds, an improvement of 0.3 seconds.[24] The gearbox is rear-mounted and is driven by a carbon-fibre tail shaft inside a cast aluminium torque tube.

Performance

0–100 km/h(62 mph): 4.9 seconds Top Speed: 300 km/h(186 mph) Horsepower:450 bhp Torque:570Nm

Reliability

  • RECALL ALERT: On October 6, 2010, the NHTSA issued a recall notice affecting all V8 Vantage, DB9 or DBS produced during the 2007 and 2008 model year (1090 cars in total) due to a cam bolt in the front bottom suspension arm that could crack, allowing the lower control arm to move about in ways that compromise handling and car control. The recall is scheduled to begin on or before October 18, 2010. Dealers will replace the offending bolt free of charge. [4]

Safety

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Colors

Fast Track Colours

Toro Red, AM Titanium Silver, Tungsten Silver, Tempest Blue, Meteorite Silver, Onyx Black, Storm Black, Midnight Blue, Jet Black

Contemporary Colours

Stratus White, Glacial Blue 2, California Sage, Merlot Red, Mercury Silver, Almond Green, Slate Blue, Blue Sapphire, Ghillies Green

Main Competitors

The main competitors of the DB9 are the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Ferrari F430. Both of those vehicles are way more expensive than the DB9 with the Porsche costing 122.900$ and the Ferrari a mind-blowing $173,079 - $201,213. Although both competitors are more powerful and faster around the track but they don't give you the sense of prestige as much as the DB9 does.

Hybrid Models

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Unique Attributes

Made to follow the DB7 model, the DB9 is, according to Aston's initial press release, "a contemporary version of classic DB design elements and characteristics".[21] It retains the traditional Aston Martin grille and side strakes, and the design attempts to keep the lines simple and refined. The boot of the car is pronounced, like that of the DB4 and DB5. At the front, DB9 is without a separate nose cone, and has no visible bumpers.[21] The exterior skin is largely made of aluminium, though the front bumpers and bonnet are made of composite materials.

For the 2013 model year, Aston Martin made minor changes to the bodywork by adapting design cues from the 2011 Virage, including enlarging the recessed headlight clusters with bi-xenon lights and LED daytime running strips, widening the front splitter, updating the grille and side heat extractors, updating the LED rear lights with clear lenses and integrating a new rear spoiler with the boot lid.

Interior

The DB9's interior is upholstered in leather and has a walnut wood trim. In newer editions, the leather is additionally given hand-stitched accents and joins. On the dashboard, satnav and Bluetooth are standard in later models (options on earlier models). Later models also offered a Dolby Prologic sound system can be connected to satellite radio, a six-CD changer, an iPod connector, a USB connector, or an auxiliary input jack. This sound system can be upgraded to a Bang & Olufsen stereo.

The coupé comes standard with two front seats and rear seats. A seating package, which removes the back seats and replaces the front seats with lighter seats made of Kevlar and carbon fibre was available as an option.[20] The boot capacity is 187 L (6.6 cu ft) in the coupé or 136 L (4.8 cu ft) in the Volante.

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Criticisms

  • "Some quality issues at launch; DB9 not as quick as V12 suggests - the Vanquish is quicker." Wheels Magazine

Special Variant

The car has been adapted for sports car racing by Prodrive. The DBR9 first raced at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2005 and won the LMGT1 category, but was beaten by arch-rivals Corvette Racing in the Le Mans GT1 class.

In 2006, Aston Martin introduced a "Sports Pack" which includes increased structural stiffness, lighter forged aluminum wheels, lower (by 6mm) ride height, revised spring and damepr rates and the like. The upgrades address the criticisms to the car as expressed by some automotive journals, in particular the UKs Evo Magazine.

Development and design

The DB9 was designed by Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker; the extent of each individual's contributions to the car has been disputed by both.[8][11][12] The car was first introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show.[12][13] The letters "DB" are the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history.[14] Although it succeeded the DB7, Aston Martin did not name the car DB8 due to fears that the name would suggest that the car was equipped with a V8 engine (the DB9 has a V12).[15] It was also reported that Aston Martin believed that naming the car "DB8" would indicate a gradual evolution and misrepresent the car.

The DB9 is the first model to be built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England. In a 2007 interview, the then Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez stated that, though Aston Martin was traditionally a maker of more exclusive automobiles, he believed Aston Martin needed to be more visible and build more cars.[17] At launch, Aston Martin planned to build between 1,400 and 1,500 cars per year.

In 2007, the DB9 was revised with upgraded electrical components which helped reliability, new front seat design, LED approach lights on the door handles and lowered suspension (8mm). The DB9 Volante no longer had a 266 km/h (165 mph) top-speed limiter, allowing it to attain an unrestricted top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph) should conditions allow.

The DB9 received a facelift in July 2008. This facelift was mainly the increase in engine power and torque, to 477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft), and a redesigned centre console. Externally, the DB9 remained virtually unchanged. The 2013 model year's new facelift design that resembled the 2011 Virage, as well as increased engine power of up to 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) of torque.

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Design quirks and oddities

Top Gear

On BBC's Top Gear, presenter Jeremy Clarkson raced an Aston DB9 against a TGV from Surrey to Monte Carlo, with the DB9 winning by a few minutes. During the race, Clarkson proclaimed the DB9 to be "motoring perfection". This comment was topped when a new section had to be added to 'The Cool Wall', which rates the respectability of cars from 'Seriously Uncool' to 'Sub-Zero'. A fridge was added for the DB9 as it was thought to be cooler than any other car on the wall. Since then the DB9 has been joined in the "fridge" by the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and it remains there even though it was purchased, in the meantime, by Clarkson (Cool Wall rules state that cars owned by any of the show's presenters are deemed Uncool). Despite not being present on the Power Lap board, it had been driven to a lap time of 1:27.1—exactly the same time as the Vanquish S, which costs nearly £60,000 more and exceeds the DB9's power by 60 bhp (45 kW). Clarkson remarked that the DB9 was the better buy because it is equally fast as the Vanquish, costs less, and has a much-improved gearbox. In the '2006 Supercars' special edition of Top Gear magazine, it was a contestant for car of the year.

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See also

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Current Models: Vantage · Vantage Volante · DB11 · DBX · DBS Superleggera · Valkyrie

Historic cars: DB1 · DB2 · DB3 · DB2/4 · DB Mark III · DB4 · DB4 GT Zagato · DB5 · DB6 · DBS (1967) · V8 · DB7 · V12 Vantage · DB7 Zagato · DB AR1 · Lagonda · Lagonda Rapide · Virage · Vanquish · DB9 · DBS · V8 Vantage · One-77 · Rapide · Cygnet · V12 Zagato


Racing/Competition: DB3 · DBSS · DBR1 · DBR2 · DBR3 · DBR4 · DBR5 · DP212 · DP214 · DP215 · Nimrod · AMR1 · DBR9 · DBRS9 · Rally GT · Vantage GT2 · Vantage GT4 · B09/60 ·AMR-One · Rapide 24h Nurburgring · Vantage GTE (2018) · AMR21 · AMR22

Concept cars: AM4 · Jet · Bulldog · Jet 2 · Lagonda Vignale · Vanquish Zagato Roadster · 20/20 · AMV8 Vantage · Rapide Concept · V12 Vantage RS Concept · Cygnet Concept


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