DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Its design philosophy is uncompromising and brings together everything that makes a sports car great with that unique Aston Martin character, borne out of craftsmanship and use of the finest quality materials.

So what is it that makes a great sports car?
Most cars are a series of compromises. The result is usually rational – even impressive on paper – but often bland and soulless in reality. Sports cars should be all about character and driver involvement. They need to look great, sound great and have power and performance to stir the soul.

But what is beauty without aerodynamic efficiency? Power encumbered by weight? Straight-line performance without agility? Great sports cars balance these apparent opposites, creating an experience that is both unique and unforgettable. What the driver sees, hears and feels is in harmony. The reward is total involvement: a level of engagement that truly stimulates the senses, that re-ignites the passion for driving.

DB9 meets all of these challenges. Undeniably beautiful yet efficient. Power in proportion to weight. Harmony of sound and performance and dynamic ability inherent through good design. But an Aston Martin is also luxurious. On those occasions when top speed and maximum acceleration are not really necessary, indulge yourself.

Be uplifted by the magnificent styling; revel in a sumptuous, fully equipped cabin trimmed in the finest quality materials; enjoy the superb Linn audio system; select Drive and let DB9’s 6.0-litre V12 and shift-by-wire fully automatic transmission do the rest.



Specification

Body
Two door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating
Extruded aluminium bonded body structure
Aluminium and composite body panels
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
Xenon gas discharge projector headlights (dipped beam), halogen projector headlights (main beam) with power wash
LED rear lights

Engine
All alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935cc 60° V12
Mid-front mounted, rear wheel drive
Engine management system with Neural Net misfire detection system
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active by-pass valves
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Maximum power 335 kW (450 bhp) at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
Acceleration (Coupe manual) 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
Acceleration (Coupe automatic) 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds
Maximum speed 186 mph (300 km/h)

Transmission
Rear mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox
Limited slip differential
Final drive ratio 3.07:1 (auto) 3.54:1 (manual)

Steering
Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock to lock Column tilt and reach adjustment

Suspension
Front: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar
Rear: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.

Brakes
Radial-mounted four-piston monobloc calipers, Anti Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Traction Control
Front: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 355 mm diameter
Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 330 mm diameter

Wheels & Tyres
Lightweight aluminium alloy wheels
Front: 8.5J x 19
Rear: 9.5J x 19
Bridgestone tyres
Front: 235/40 ZR19
Rear: 275/35 ZR19

Interior
Full grain leather interior
Walnut facia trim
Driver and front passenger dual-stage air-bags
Front occupant side air-bags
Automatically deployed roll-over bars (Volante)
Ten-way electrically adjusted seats (including height, tilt and lumbar adjustment)
Heated rear screen
Automatic temperature control
Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
Trip computer alarm and immobiliser
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Battery disconnect switch
Battery conditioner
Tracker Horizon (UK only)

In-Car Entertainment
Linn 128 W audio system with radio and six CD autochanger

Dimensions
Length: 4710 mm
Width: 1875 mm
Height: (Coupe) 1270 mm
Kerb weight: (Coupe) 1710 kg (manual) 1800 kg (automatic)
Front track: 1570 mm
Rear track: 1560 mm
Turning circle: 11.5 m
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 Imp. galls. 22.0 US galls.) 95RON unleaded fuel only