Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
The DB9 was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in late 2003. It was built on a completely new platform developed by Ford and its design was signed by two great designers: Ian Calum and Henrik Fisker.
The car came on the market after the DB7. Following the naming tradition, it should have been named DB8 but the car-maker was afraid that the customers will think that it had a V8 under the hood. Actually, it was a V12 taken from the Aston Martin Vanquish. It was the most performant car from Aston Martin's lineup and later on, it was lined-up in the FIA endurance championship.
The car was a step above the DB7 with a more aerodynamic look, but it still featured the classic Aston Martin “shell” grille. The raked A-pillars and the low-profiled greenhouse was extended in the back by a sloped rear windscreen. It was a supercar dressed like a GT vehicle.
Inside, the DB9 featured a luxurious interior covered in leather, aluminum, and wood. The latter was used in two places only: on top of the center of the dashboard and, as an option, for the door caps. The brushed aluminum pedals were part of the sporty image.
Like the Aston Martin Vanquish, the DB9 featured a 5.9-liter V12 engine. While the engine was in the front, the gearbox was in the back for better weight distribution. It was fitted with a standard 6-speed manual, but there was an option for a 6-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V12 6AT (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5935 cm3 |
Power: | 335 KW @ 6000 RPM 450 HP @ 6000 RPM 449 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 570 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR19 || 275/35 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.9 in (4696 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 51.9 in (1318 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.5 in (1,567/1,562 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3770 lbs (1710 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 394 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V12 6MT (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5935 cm3 |
Power: | 335 KW @ 6000 RPM 450 HP @ 6000 RPM 449 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 570 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 186.4 mph (300 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR19 || 275/35 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.9 in (4696 mm) |
Width: | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
Height: | 51.9 in (1318 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.5 in (1,567/1,562 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.2 cuFT (176 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3770.6 lbs (1710 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 9.4 mpg US (25 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 421 g/km |