Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9

Launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 9th September 2003, the Aston Martin DB9, is first car to be produced at the company's facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The innovative Aston Martin DB9 heralds an exciting new era for Aston Martin as it reflects the direction that the company is taking with all future models. Using a radical new aluminium bonded frame, the 2+2 Aston Martin DB9 is one of the most sophisticated and technically advanced sports cars in the world. It successfully balances the attributes of a sports car with features normally found on luxury cars.

DESIGN

The Aston Martin DB9 is a modern interpretation of a traditional Aston Martin sports car, representing a contemporary version of classic DB design elements and characteristics.

"We wanted an elegant, beautiful car - in keeping with Aston Martin tradition," says Director of Design Henrik Fisker. "I was of course acutely aware that Aston Martin is renowned for its superb styling. It has launched some of the most beautiful sports and GT cars ever seen."

Key traditional Aston Martin features incorporated into the Aston Martin DB9 include the distinctive grille, side strakes and clean, crisp, uncluttered lines.

Clean and elegant surfacing

"Aston Martins are not edgy cars - they don't have sharp surfaces or pronounced power domes," says Fisker. "The bodywork is elegant and gently curved, like a supremely fit person, with great muscle tone. But it is not like a body builder, who is bulky and out of harmony."
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12
Maximum Power: 335 kW (450 bhp) @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque: 570 Nm (420 Ib ft) @ 5000 rpm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Visteon engine management controlling fuel injection, ignition, diagnostics and misfire detection system
Stainless steel by-pass valve exhaust system.
Transmission
Shift by wire six speed auto transaxle
Six speed manual transaxle
Limited slip differential
Final Drive Ratio: 3.15:1 (auto) 3.54:1 (man)
Steering: ZF Rack and pinion, servotronic speed sensitive power assistance 3.0 turns lock to lock. Column tilt and reach adjustment.
Brakes
Front - Ventilated grooved steel discs 355mm diameter with alloy four piston Brembo monobloc calipers
Rear - Ventilated steel discs 330mm diameter with four piston monobloc calipers and separate handbrake caliper
Conti Teves stability control system including anti-lock braking activation system (ABS), electronic braking distribution (EBD), traction control (TC), electronic brake assist (EBA) and dynamic stability control (DSC).
Suspension
Front - Independent aluminium double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry. Coil over aluminium bodied monotube dampers and anti-roll bar
Rear - Independent double aluminium wishbone, coil over monotube dampers and anti-roll bar
Body
Two door coupe body style with 2+2 seating
Extruded aluminium bonded monocoque
Aluminium and composite skin panels
Extruded aluminium door side impact protection beam
Wheels and Tyres
Unique lightweight aluminium alloy wheels 8½J x 19 (front), 9½J x 19 (rear)
Bridgestone REO 50 235/40 ZR19 tyres (front), 275/35 ZR 19 (rear)
Boot Volume: 0.172 cu m (6.074 cu ft)
Turn Circle: 11.5 m
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres, 95 RON unleaded fuel only
Length: 4710 mm
Width: 1875 mm
Height: 1270 mm (Coupe)
Kerb Weight
1710 kg (Coupe - Manual)
1800 kg (Coupe - Automatic)
Front Track: 1570 mm
Rear Track: 1560 mm
Cd: 0.35 (Coupe)
Fuel Consumption (Coupe Automatic)
Urban: 24.9 l/100km (11.4 mpg)
Extra Urban: 11.7 l/100km (24.2 mpg)
Combined: 16.5 l/100km (17.1 mpg)
CO2 Emissions (Coupe Automatic): 394 g/km
Acceleration
0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds (Coupe Manual)
0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds (Coupe Manual)
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds (Coupe Automatic)
0-100 km/h: 5.1 seconds (Coupe Automatic)
Top Speed: 186 mph (300 km/h)