Aston Martin DB9
The Aston Martin DB9 is a grand tourer produced by Aston Martin. Available in both coupé and convertible bodystyles, the latter being known as the Volante, the DB9 was the successor to the DB7. Aston Martin unveiled the coupe at the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show, with the Volante subsequently following in 2004. The DB9 represented the first model built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility.
| Aston Martin DB9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 2004–2016 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
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| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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| Doors | Swan |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.9 L V12 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm (108.0 in) |
| Length | 4,709 mm (185.4 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) |
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| Predecessor | Aston Martin DB7 |
| Successor | Aston Martin DB11 |
The DB9, initially designed by Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker, utilises aluminium extensively throughout its construction. The chassis is the Ford-developed VH platform whilst the engine is the 5.9-litre V12 from the Vanquish. The 2013 model year facelift saw many improvements to the design, the engine and the overall driving experience.
Aston Martin Racing adapted the DB9 for sports car racing, producing the DBR9 for FIA GT1 and the DBRS9 for FIA GT3. These two cars are highly modified DB9 models adapted for motorsport; the interior features are removed and the aluminium body panels are replaced by carbon fibre panels. Additionally, the engine has been tweaked in both the cars to produce more horsepower and torque.
Production of the DB9 ended after 12 years in 2016, having been replaced by the DB11 which uses an all-new platform and engine.