When it was introduced over a decade ago, the DB9 was the first Aston Martin to be built at the carmaker's Gaydon facility and the spiritual succesor of the flawed DB7. To celebrate the model's coming of age, the British marque launched a Japan-only limited run of the grand tourer dubbed Carbon Edition.
From a mechanical point of view, there are no differences between the standard DB9 and the Carbon Edition. There's still a big 5.9-liter V12 at the front, churning out 510 horsepower that are sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic box with paddle shifters. If we're to be honest, other Carbon Edition features are very similar to the normal DB9, but the Japanese special boasts with unique chromatic customization options.
So what exactly do you get for $230,705 or almost $20,000 more if you opt for the ragtop convertible version of the Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Edition? Well, one might say that you get a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird based on this car's stealthy look. If the Jet Black exterior finish doesn't float your boat, there's always the possibility to get a Stratus White finish on the Carbon White variant of the British model. Finish aside, both variations get a carbon fiber aerodynamic diffuser at the rear and graphite-look exhaust exits, a black mesh lower radiator grille, black wheels and more carbon fiber detailing on the side gills.
Even the window trim which is normally finished in blingy polished chrome is now black for that tactical stealth bomber look. As for the inside, once you open the door you're met with a kick plate that reads Carbon Edition and Black Obsidian accent trim everywhere. Even the flappy paddles can be finished in either black leather or carbon fiber, while the only contrasting feature of the cabin is represented by the choice of red, yellow or silver stitching for the seats, door panels and dashboard.
So what exactly do you get for $230,705 or almost $20,000 more if you opt for the ragtop convertible version of the Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Edition? Well, one might say that you get a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird based on this car's stealthy look. If the Jet Black exterior finish doesn't float your boat, there's always the possibility to get a Stratus White finish on the Carbon White variant of the British model. Finish aside, both variations get a carbon fiber aerodynamic diffuser at the rear and graphite-look exhaust exits, a black mesh lower radiator grille, black wheels and more carbon fiber detailing on the side gills.
Even the window trim which is normally finished in blingy polished chrome is now black for that tactical stealth bomber look. As for the inside, once you open the door you're met with a kick plate that reads Carbon Edition and Black Obsidian accent trim everywhere. Even the flappy paddles can be finished in either black leather or carbon fiber, while the only contrasting feature of the cabin is represented by the choice of red, yellow or silver stitching for the seats, door panels and dashboard.