DB9 – A STRIKING BALANCE THE NEW DB9 A STRIKING BALANCE

DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Its design philosophy is uncompromising and brings together everything that makes a sports car great with that unique Aston Martin character, borne out of craftsmanship and use of the finest quality materials.

Most cars are a series of But what is beauty without DB9 meets all of these Be uplifted by the magnificent SO WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES compromises. The result is aerodynamic efficiency? challenges. Undeniably styling; revel in a sumptuous, usually rational – even Power encumbered by beautiful yet efficient. fully equipped cabin trimmed A GREAT SPORTS CAR? impressive on paper – but weight? Straight-line Power in proportion to in the finest quality materials; often bland and soulless in performance without agility? weight. Harmony of sound enjoy the superb Linn audio reality. Sports cars should be Great sports cars balance and performance and system; select Drive and let all about character and driver these apparent opposites, dynamic ability inherent DB9’s 6.0-litre V12 and shift- involvement. They need to creating an experience through good design. by-wire fully automatic look great, sound great and that is both unique and do the rest. have power and performance unforgettable. What the But an Aston Martin is also to stir the soul. driver sees, hears and feels luxurious. On those occasions Sunday, after all, is only a is in harmony. The reward is when top speed and maximum few days away. total involvement: a level of acceleration are not really engagement that truly necessary, indulge yourself. stimulates the senses, that re-ignites the passion for driving.

STYLING UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE

Sports cars are meant to be They are subtle, not Key Aston Martin design Great design, however, is beautiful, and no maker of attention-seeking. DB9 characteristics include the not just about form; it is sporting cars has a better appears as if milled from a distinctive grille, metal side also about function. An reputation for understated solid piece of aluminium. strakes and signature rear Aston Martin is by definition elegance and graceful window shape. very fast, so it needs to styling than Aston Martin. Its side profile is typically be aerodynamically Their beauty comes from Aston Martin: very clean, with ‘Aston Martins are not edgy. efficient. It must be superbly harmonious proportions, a a single sweep roofline. The They don’t have sharp stable at high speed – even ground-hugging stance, taut uncluttered lines flow through surfaces or pronounced the exhaust silencer is surfacing, and thorough to a distinctive tail, and the power domes. The bodywork aerodynamically shaped attention to detail. haunches on the rear wings is gently curved, like an to help achieve this. are wide and curvaceous. athlete with great muscle tone,’ explains director of The result is that DB9 drives design . arrow-straight at high speed yet, like all great Aston Martins, it does so with supreme elegance and grace.

IT TAKES ONE PUSH OF A BUTTON AND A MERE 17 SECONDS TO RAISE OR LOWER THE ROOF OF THE VOLANTE HOOD UP OR DOWN, THE LINES OF DB9 REMAIN BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL DB9 was conceived and DB9’s folding fabric roof is Safety is of course a major designed, from the outset, as light, attractive and durable, consideration. Special tilt both a coupe and a and is also compact when sensors detect the danger of (Volante). This uncompromising stowed. There is no loss of a possible roll-over and deploy approach is typical of the practicality – DB9 Volante two strengthened hoops from whole DB9 engineering retains the rear seats, and the rear seat headrests. philosophy. That is why DB9 offers the same boot space Further safety protection is Volante is one of the most as DB9 coupe. offered by the windscreen structurally rigid and best A-pillars, which can withstand handling in the The roof retracts fully, at the more than twice the total world. It is also one of the single push of a button, and weight of the car. fastest and quietest. swiftly stows beneath a hard tonneau cover that closes flush It looks elegant and perfectly with the rear bodywork. proportioned from every angle – with roof up or down. As with all Aston Martins, beauty and proportion is of key importance.

100% ASTON MARTIN ENGINEERED TO BE THE WORLD’S FINEST SPORTS GT

DB9 is new from the ground Aston Martin developed its All major body and The result is that DB9 is up. Every feature has been own incredibly light and mechanical components are up to 600 kg leaner than tailored to make the world’s strong aerospace- either aluminium, magnesium some other GTs. That’s the finest sports GT. specification bonded alloy, or advanced lightweight equivalent of six men, aluminium structure. This composite materials. These plus luggage. The starting point was to ‘VH’ structure, which is include the aluminium V12 define the ideal dimensions, unique to Aston Martin, has engine and transmission, This light weight, allied to proportions and materials for given DB9 one of the most forged aluminium suspension, class-leading rigidity, the chassis. Aston Martin did structurally efficient body and aluminium-bodied contributes to improved not use an adapted platform frames in the car industry. dampers. Even the acceleration, agility, steering from an existing family or Its enormous rigidity aids windscreen surround is cast response, braking and fuel luxury saloon – the most handling, driver feedback aluminium, while the door economy. In short the result common starting point for GT and safety. More than any frames and inner panels, is a significantly heightened cars. This approach can lead other single component, steering column and driving experience. to compromise in styling and the advanced aluminium gearchange paddles are weight and loss of character. structure is the reason magnesium. In every case with DB9, the for DB9’s extraordinary ideal solution – not the easy nimbleness, responsiveness solution – has been sought. and overall character. That is why DB9 is a charismatic sports car. However, it is not just the Superb to drive; lovely to body structure that is light behold: 100% Aston Martin. and rigid. Other components have been developed with light weight in mind. Great sports cars must handle The aluminium is The result is a car that can be This lightness and balance PERFECT BALANCE superbly. They should respond mounted as far back as driven with great delicacy, a make the whole driving quickly and predictably to possible in a ‘front mid- car that communicates richly experience more pleasurable – IN HARMONY WITH ITS DRIVER driver commands; they engined’ layout. The compact through its steering, that is from the deft touch needed to AND IN HARMONY WITH THE ROAD should be nimble and agile. aluminium housing stable and predictable. DB9 open and close the elegant the gearbox and final drive is excels not because it has ‘swan-wing’ doors, to the The front-to-rear weight positioned at the rear, forward myriad electronic controls touch and feel of even the distribution of DB9 is a perfect of the rear axle. added in an attempt to most minor controls. 50:50 with 85 percent of the overcome compromise, but car’s mass sited between the A lightweight and rigid carbon because it has an inherently DB9, more than almost any front and rear axles. fibre propellor shaft, housed in light and stiff structure, perfect other sports car, is in harmony a cast aluminium torque tube, weight distribution and finely with its driver, and in harmony transfers torque from the front- tuned suspension. with the road. mid engine to the rear-mid transmission. This gives DB9 its superb balance.

V12 POWER & PERFORMANCE DESIGNED TO STIR THE SOUL

A great sports car needs a These figures are impressive The six-speed ‘Touchtronic 2’ If preferred, or where driving great engine – it is the heart and DB9 will respond with fully automatic transmission conditions tempt, magnesium of any high-performance real passion. uses shift-by-wire technology, alloy paddles, sited behind machine. and replaces the conventional the steering wheel, enable But it can also relax, with gear lever with dashboard- instant, F1-style gear In DB9’s case, that great 80 per cent of the V12 mounted buttons to select changes, providing the engine is a powerful yet engine’s torque, or pulling Park, Reverse, Neutral and choice of rapid and involving refined all aluminium 6.0-litre power, available from as little Drive modes. The result is fingertip gear changing. V12. It produces 335 kW as 1500 rpm. Mid-range sophisticated yet intuitive: (450 bhp) and 570 Nm (420 performance is astonishing, quick and easy to use and Unlike many other sports lb ft) of torque. That results giving instant overtaking providing instant response to GTs, DB9 also offers a in a power to weight ratio of power almost regardless of driver input. six-speed manual gearbox, 194 kW/tonne (263 bhp/ engine speed, or even featuring a conventional tonne) – one of the highest which gear the car is in. gear change and new high- figures in its class. DB9 offers a choice of two capacity, twin-plate clutch. transmissions, both allowing Performance is enormous, the driver terrific interaction yet usable. Top speed is with the car. 300 km/h (186 mph) and acceleration sees 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds (add two tenths of a second for the automatic).

Power Torque More than any other quality, The cabin of DB9 is built Under hard acceleration, the DRIVER INTERFACE DB9 seeks to serve up the around the driver. You sit as engine growls in triumph. richest driving experience in low and as close as possible Yet, when cruising, the growl TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION the sports GT class. It to the car’s centre of gravity. becomes muted and melodic. serenades the driver with its Combined with the rigid body balance of engine and exhaust structure and all-aluminium, The steering, power-assisted notes; it scintillates with its double-wishbone suspension, for lightness, is superbly performance and agility; it the result is unfiltered feedback responsive, helped by the charms with its delicious blend of the car’s dynamic behaviour. car’s low weight and superb of fluent steering and linear balance. The vast disc brakes controls. And if you wish to This rich two-way – 355 mm diameter discs at relax and just enjoy a leisurely communication – car to driver, the front, and 330 mm at the drive, you can indulge yourself driver to car – is at the very core rear – are ventilated and with the superb, industry- of DB9’s design philosophy. grooved, to aid cooling and leading Linn audio system and boost braking performance. select the car’s full automatic Aston Martins have always Radially mounted four-piston transmission mode. made great music. The V12 monobloc calipers provide engine has been described as great stopping power with a This match of performance the finest-sounding engine in firm yet progressive pedal feel. and luxury is the reason why production. The exhaust is DB9 can be both out-and-out tuned not only to be efficient sports car and refined GT. and ‘clean’ but to provide the appropriate musical accompaniment to the engine.

THE INSIDE STORY AN ELEGANT & LUXURIOUS CABIN HAND-TRIMMED IN NATURAL MATERIALS

DB9 is a luxurious sports car. The cabin interior is hand- In every case, ‘single piece’ A great sound system is It is supremely comfortable, made, from the cutting of cuts are used, rather than a pre-requisite in a luxury car, with a cabin hand-trimmed the leather to the crafting of tiny strips or thin appliqués. and so Aston Martin turned in beautiful, natural materials the wood. This is not done Crafting such large pieces to Linn, the world leader in – primarily wood and leather. merely for ‘traditional’ of wood is only possible exclusive hi-fi. The audio There is the latest in modern reasons. It is done because when done by hand. system is specially designed technology, yet there are no a skilled craftsman can finish by Linn for DB9, with high- superfluous controls or wood or leather better than The use of aluminium on quality, fibre optic electronics displays. There is a minimum any machine. The leather is the dashboard, in the passing audio signals with of distraction. Even the particularly soft and supple, instrument panel and for the marvellous precision and satellite navigation screen as you would expect of door handles, reflects the near-perfect clarity. motors seamlessly away Aston Martin, and is used widespread use of that when not in use. throughout the cabin. beautiful and lightweight metal throughout the rest Yet the car has very high Wood trims are inspired by of the car. It is a stylish and equipment levels, as you quality, hand-finished contemporary metal, yet one would expect in a furniture. There is a choice steeped in automotive thoroughbred sports car of three: walnut, mahogany tradition. Even the starter with GT levels of comfort and bamboo. button, the driver’s first and refinement. interaction with the V12 engine, is beautiful, made from clear glass.

PERSONALISATION AN EXCLUSIVE SPORTS CAR TAILORED FOR INDIVIDUALS

Aston Martins are hand-built Twenty one paint colours, DB9 is equipped with an cars, made to order. This categorised as ‘contemporary industry-leading Linn 128W exclusive, bespoke tailoring classics’ and ‘fast track’, audio system – the finest philosophy means any vary from subtle metallics to standard in-car entertainment combination of paint and the brightest hues. available – including a six CD leather trim colour is possible. autochanger. That is the essence of hand Twenty shades of the craftsmanship; it’s what makes finest, softest leather, eight Optional upgrades for the Aston Martin’s new Gaydon colours of carpet and three true enthusiast are available, facility the Savile Row of choices of wood trim – to either the magnificent sports car production. walnut, mahogany and Linn 260W system with bamboo – complete the Limbik 5.1 or the supreme There is, of course, an ‘standard’ choice. Linn 950W system with extensive palette of standard Dolby Pro Logic II. body colours and interior For DB9 Volante, seven roof finishes. These have been colours are available, Other options include specially chosen by Aston from black to sandstone. satellite navigation, reversing Martin’s team of designers, sensors, cruise control, who have scoured the personalised sill plaques, world to gain inspiration for powerfold mirrors, heated colours, materials, surfaces front screen, tyre pressure and finishes. monitoring and a bright finish grille. ENGINEERED QUALITY TECHNICAL INNOVATION TESTED METICULOUSLY

DB9 is the most thoroughly Other innovations include A stunning DB9 design tested and engineered car in LED (light-emitting diode) rear feature is the ‘swan-wing’ Aston Martin’s history. lamps that project through a doors, which open out and It is also one of the most reflector, dispensing rays up, improving access and technically sophisticated cars more evenly than other LED reducing the danger of the in the world. systems. They also react doors scuffing on high kerbs. more quickly, giving earlier The long list of design and warning to following drivers DB9 also pioneers the use engineering innovations when braking. of ‘ultrasonic’ welding, which includes the organic is 90 per cent stronger than electroluminescent displays A ‘work load monitor’ conventional spot welding, (OEL) in the instrument pack temporarily cancels and results in a better finish, and centre console. low-importance warning yet uses only 5 per cent information during spirited of the energy. These provide higher driving so as not to distract resolution, and improved the driver. DB9 prototypes were tested clarity, compared with in locations as diverse as conventional electronic The propellor shaft is Nardo in Italy, Death Valley displays. particularly innovative: it is in the USA, and inside the manufactured from carbon Arctic Circle in Sweden. In fibre for lightness and all, more than one million improved transmission testing miles were covered. refinement. SAFETY & SECURITY REASSURANCE IN AN UNPREDICTABLE WORLD

DB9 offers class-leading DB9’s active safety – Although engineering All crash and safety testing safety. Its structure is the ability to help avoid an development is carried out was conducted at Volvo’s designed to provide a accident occurring in the exclusively at Aston Martin, world-renowned safety supremely robust passenger first place – begins with its whenever appropriate centre in Sweden, which cell that cocoons its inherent agility and solutions and expertise has probably the best occupants who are further responsiveness. The light existed outside the company, facilities in the world for all protected by extruded weight, rigid body structure that’s where Aston Martin’s aspects of safety engineering aluminium crumple zones and superbly tuned engineers turned. and crash-test analysis. front and rear. suspension and steering are further aided by a host For instance, Volvo in Again, the enormously strong Dual-stage driver and of advanced electronics. Sweden is recognised aluminium bonded body passenger airbags, seat- These include Dynamic as the world leader in structure provided a superb mounted side airbags and Stability Control (DSC) and automotive safety basis for class-leading safety. seat-belt pretensioners offer the latest-generation ABS engineering. All the safety further protection. In the brakes which, should the systems used in DB9 have DB9 is equipped with Volante, rear roll-over hoops system detect loss of grip, been designed and tested an Integrated Passive Anti are automatically deployed, combine to help keep the using Volvo’s latest safety Theft System (PATS). This when required, from the car stable and balanced. technologies, best-practice system uses a rolling code rear headrests. design guidelines and electronic ignition key, Electronic Brakeforce advanced computer-aided preventing unauthorised Distribution (EBD) and engineering. engine start-up. The system Emergency Brake Assist also includes the very latest (EBA) are also employed. design in vehicle alarm EBD balances the front-to- systems, featuring perimetric rear braking bias, to give sensors and double locking optimal braking performance. for doors. In an emergency, EBA sensors detect when maximum braking is required and automatically apply the appropriate force. HAND-CRAFTED AT GAYDON MATCHING TECHNOLOGY WITH TRADITION

DB9 is the first Aston Martin Hand-craftsmanship can Hand-painting and hand- to be produced at the deliver superior finishes and finishing deliver a better paint company’s new world unique design details. It can finish than any mechanised headquarters in Gaydon, also deliver engineering process, and each DB9 in historic Warwickshire. and design solutions for an benefits from 25 man-hours Gaydon is a dedicated, exclusive sports car that of painting, to ensure a high-technology facility mass production would find perfect finish. where DB9 is hand-built at impossible. a series of work stations by Customer visits are welcome technicians and craftsmen. The ‘single cut’ and form an important part apertures in the front wings of the unique Aston Martin This hand-craftsmanship has remove the need for buying experience. nothing to do with nostalgia. unsightly cut or join lines and can only be achieved using Aston Martin’s hand- build processes. A DISTINGUISHED HERITAGE ALMOST 90 YEARS OF HAND-CRAFTING BEAUTIFUL & EXCLUSIVE SPORTS CARS

Aston Martin is one of the In 1947, Aston Martin was It also saw Aston Martin first world’s most distinguished acquired by industrialist appear on the big screen, a sports car manufacturers. David (later, Sir David) Brown, DB5 supporting Sean It has produced exclusive, and soon after launched the Connery (aka James Bond). hand-crafted sports cars for first in a series of new DB remains almost 90 years. In that time, badged classics. These firmly in the company’s DNA only 25,000 Aston Martins iconic vehicles were among and many classic Aston have been built and more the most beautiful and Martins still regularly compete than 80 per cent are still in desirable of all sports cars of in events around the world. use, cherished, driven and the 1950s and 1960s, and James Bond is also back in raced by enthusiastic owners helped define the long-term an Aston Martin, Pierce around the world. future of the company. Brosnan driving a V12 Vanquish in the latest thriller. The founders of the David Brown’s period of company, and ownership saw Aston Martin The DB line continues, of Robert Bamford, had a clear win Le Mans in 1959, with course. DB7, launched vision: to create sports cars the DBR1, and secure victory in 1993, went on to be with a distinctive character; in that year’s World Sportscar acclaimed as ‘the most cars built to a high standard Championship. beautiful car in the world’ and that were exhilarating to drive to become the most popular and own; cars with power, Aston Martin ever. beauty and soul. Those values remain. However, it now makes way for the most important car in Aston Martin history – DB9. DB9 SPECIFICATION

BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION SUSPENSION INTERIOR OPTIONS DIMENSIONS FUEL CONSUMPTION * Two door coupe or All alloy, quad overhead Rear mid-mounted Front Independent double Full grain leather interior Powerfold mirrors Length (Coupe automatic) convertible body camshaft, 48-valve, ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed aluminium wishbones Walnut facia trim Bright finish grille 4710 mm Litres/100 km (mpg) style with 2+2 seating 5935cc 60° V12 gearbox with electronic shift- incorporating anti-dive Driver and front passenger Reversing sensors Width Urban 24.9 (11.4) Extruded aluminium Mid-front mounted, rear by-wire control system geometry, coil over aluminium dual-stage air-bags Mahogany facia trim 1875 mm Extra Urban 11.7 (24.2) bonded body structure wheel drive Rear mid-mounted six-speed monotube dampers and Front occupant side air-bags Bamboo facia trim Height (Coupe) Combined 16.5 (17.1) Aluminium and composite Engine management system manual gearbox anti-roll bar Automatically deployed Matching wood door trim 1270 mm * body panels with Neural Net misfire Limited-slip differential Rear Independent double roll-over bars (Volante) Personalised sill plaques Kerb weight (Coupe) CO2 EMISSIONS Extruded aluminium door detection system Final drive ratio aluminium wishbones Ten-way electrically adjusted Heated front seats 1710 kg (manual) (Coupe automatic) side impact beams Fully catalysed stainless steel 3.07:1 (auto) incorporating longitudinal seats (including height, tilt Heated front screen 1800 kg (automatic) 394 g/km Xenon gas discharge exhaust system with active 3.54:1 (manual) control arms, coil over and lumbar adjustment) Alarm upgrade (tilit and Front track projector by-pass valves aluminium monotube Heated rear screen movement sensors) 1570 mm Not available in all markets, (dipped beam), halogen Compression ratio STEERING dampers and anti-roll bar Automatic temperature control Satellite navigation system Rear track please consult your dealer for details projector headlamps (main 10.3:1 Rack and pinion, Servotronic Organic electroluminescent Satellite navigation system 1560 mm + Standard in USA & Canada beam) with power wash Maximum power speed-sensitive power- BRAKES (OEL) displays with optional Traffic Turning circle * Data not applicable to North American market LED rear lamps 335 kW (450 bhp) assisted steering, 3.0 turns Radial-mounted four-piston Trip computer Messaging Channel (TMC) 11.5 m at 6000 rpm lock to lock monobloc calipers Alarm and immobiliser Integrated GSM telephone Fuel tank capacity Maximum torque Column tilt and reach Anti Lock Braking System Remote-control central door Cruise control 80 litres (17.6 Imp. galls., 570 Nm (420 lb ft) adjustment (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce locking and boot release Tyre pressure monitoring+ 22.0 US galls.) at 5000 rpm Distribution (EBD), Emergency Battery disconnect switch Fire extinguisher 95RON unleaded fuel only Acceleration WHEELS & TYRES Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Battery conditioner First aid kit Cd (Coupe) (Coupe manual) Lightweight aluminium alloy Stability Control (DSC) and Tracker Horizon (UK only) Smokers’ pack 0.35 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds wheels Traction Control Linn 260W system with 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds Front 8.5J x 19 Front Ventilated and grooved IN-CAR Limbik 5.1 Acceleration Rear 9.5J x 19 steel discs 355 mm diameter ENTERTAINMENT Linn 950W system with (Coupe automatic) Bridgestone tyres Rear Ventilated and grooved Linn 128W system with radio Dolby Pro Logic II 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds Front 235/40 ZR19 steel discs 330 mm diameter and 6 CD autochanger 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds Rear 275/35 ZR19 Maximum speed 186 mph (300 km/h) ‘DB9 IS MORE THAN JUST A NEW CAR IT IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA FOR ASTON MARTIN’

Dr Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin Aston Martin Limited, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0DB England Telephone +44 (0)1908 610620 Facsimile +44 (0)1926 644222 www.astonmartin.com

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