Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 is a GT sports coupé launched by Aston Martin in 2004.

The DB9 is the first model to be built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England. The moniker "DB" stems from the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history. The DB9, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor, Henrik Fisker, superseded the now-discontinued Aston Martin DB7 (also by Callum) which started production in 1994.
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





On the British automotive show Top Gear it is thought of highly, notably on the show's "Cool Wall" segment, where the presenters considered it to be "too cool" for the wall and it received its own category, dubbed the "DB9 Sub Zero Fridge" which was in fact a mini-refrigerator with the car's card within it.

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2010 Aston Martin DBS

The new DBS is based on the DB9, more specifically the DBR9 race car. Built on the VH Platform the car shares its roof, sidescreens and wheelbase with the DB9, but sits lower (by 25 mm) and wider (by 40 mm) than the DB9. Visually, the front end is dominated by air scoops and cooling ducts which help cool the six-litre V12 engine which has reportedly been uprated to produce 510 bhp (380 kW; 517 PS), 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) of torque & a top speed of 191 mph (307 km/h). At the rear are a carbon diffuser and an integrated rear lip spoiler.

2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS


2010 Aston Martin DBS





Other details include a six-speed manual transmission and a removable stopwatch. A special helmet pod behind the driver's seat is present for Casino Royale but will not feature in the production version. The Aston Martin DBS also features an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system with 13 active loudspeakers including 2 tweeters with ALT (Acoustic Lens Technology).

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

In addition to the specific packages above, all variants of the Vantage series are offered with a wide range of personalisation options, particularly in the interior where several different shades of leather – and even stitching – may be chosen to complement or contrast each other and the body (and, in the case of the convertible, the roof).


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage


Aston Martin V8 Vantage





The "N400" engine modifications and/or sports chassis are also available individually for those owners who would like to combine the increased power or handling of the special edition with the more subtle original body, interior, and badging - much like the "POW" Vantages of 1980s. Many thousands of choices of colour, trim, and options combined with the in house "customisation" available through Works Service make it possible for a Vantage owner to configure a unique individual car to his or her specifications.

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