ASTON MARTIN DB9 Volante 2004-2010 Photos, engines & full specs

The DB9 Volante was launched at the North American International Auto Show in late 2004.

It was the 13th convertible built by the British car-maker.

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 hand-built at Aston Martin Gaydon, alongside the coupe.

The car was a step above the DB7 with a more aerodynamic look, but it still featured the classic Aston Martin “shell” grille. The roof was operated by the push of a button and it took just 17 seconds to disappear. When down, it folded behind a hardcover flush with the DB9's bodywork.

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. Despite having a folding roof, the DB9 Volante featured a 2+2 seating configuration.

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.