These changes include a revised version of Aston Martin’s 6.0 litre V12 engine to deliver improved power and torque. Peak power of 470bhp (350kW) – increased by 20bhp (30Nm) - is now reached at 6,000rpm, resulting in a power to weight ratio of 267bhp per tonne (199kW/tonne) – an increase of 11bhp per tonne over the existing DB9.
Peak torque of 600Nm is delivered at 5,000rpm, providing even more accessible power for the driver, as well a greater performance feel overall. Accordingly, top speed is now 190mph (306km/h) and the benchmark 0-60mph time improves by 0.3 seconds for the Touchtronic transmission – which benefits from a new valve box and integrated transmission controls to achieve quicker gear shifts – to 4.6 seconds and by 0.1 seconds to 4.6 seconds for the manual gearbox.
The latest DB9 also incorporates a series of chassis developments for both the Coupe and Volante derivates. Bilstein dampers are introduced in addition to revised upper suspension arms and retuned suspension bushes to deliver improved ride quality; aiding greater refinement in the Volante and an enhanced sporting feel in the Coupe. The DB9 Volante also benefits from revisions to the front shear panel which increases torsional rigidity by 10%, further improving refinement.
The DB9 manages to combine all facets of style, quality and usability of a traditional Aston Martin without relying on retrospective detail or design. Accordingly, styling changes to the revised DB9 are subtle, reflecting the car’s timeless design and understated elegance.
Exterior styling changes include the introduction of a new standard 19’’ 10-spoke alloy wheel, new door mirrors and a revised anodised aluminium five-bar grille. In the cabin changes include a new centre console constructed from die cast zinc with a painted iridium silver finish and the introduction of a new Emotion Control Unit (ECU) – first seen on the DBS in 2007. The ECU – constructed from glass, polished stainless steel and polycarbonate - replaces the key used previously for the DB9.
The innovative DB9 introduced an exciting new era for Aston Martin. The 2+2 sports car set new standards in its class due to its astonishing combination of technology, agility and design. The car marked the beginning of a new era for Aston Martin and became the first car to be hand-made at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
Sales of the DB9 started in spring 2004, and to date, more than 10,000 examples have been produced and delivered to customers around the world – surpassing the DB7 as the most successful Aston Martin of all time.
Deliveries of the updated DB9 begin during quarter two 2008, with prices from £113,950 for the DB9 Coupe and £122,950 for the DB9 Volante.
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The Aston Martin DB 9 series is one of the fascinatiest and rn prettiest sportcar in time, but MANSORY is sure there is a more rn sportier and stable style to do. The MANSORY front spoiler displace rn the series front totally and will give the car a striking snappy rn optical characteristic. An elegant design symbiosis from an rn integrated daytime running light, also available as fog lights, with rn below air intakes so on the adaptive 5-line grilleelement, similar rn to the new 6-line lightweight main radiator grille, afford by the rn way a better air supply for the engine and so on for the new brake rn system made by BREMBO. The brake dimensions are 405/32 rotordiscs rn with 6 piston calibers for the front and add on for the rear rn dimensions of 405/28 with 4 piston calibers and a integrated rn handbrake system. Convenient to this fine exterior grinding there rn will be a complete new drivers feeling regarding the new fully rn forged aluminium leightweight performance wheels.
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rn Dimensions are in the front like 9x20J wheels with accordant rn 255/35/20 high performance tyres and for the rear 10.5x20J with rn 285/30/20 tyres. Likewise the side skirts amend the aerodynamic and rn let the car looks much more deeper. Yet another typical detail are rn the integrated carbon flanks with air intakes behind of them. The rn complex design of the rear shows the apron with an spectacular rn carbon diffusor, it is really a complete new imagination and to make rn it once again a step more sportier add on the rear trunk lid spoiler rn which supporting the dynamic contact pressure. The chromed details rn are the integrated exhaust tips in the rear apron so on the trunk rn aluminium trim stripe and at least the carbonfibre light covers. rn Totally new the anodized aluminium air outtakes on engine bonnet and rn the fully forged light-weight wheels, together they are toping the rn exterior off. Also new the suspension lowering with sport rn performance springs, the complete vehicle comes down 25mm ( approx.: rn 1 inch). Look into the interior and you will find a singular unique rn mixture from maple wood, carbonfibre structure and Alcantara. Never rn before, wood looks in this combination so racy!
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rn If you want it more individual MANSORY will leave nothing to the rn interior imagination, you can choose from the finest materials. rn Colored sporty leather combinations for seats, door co-vers and the rn dashboard. As a matter of course beside steering wheel, carbonfibre rn trim equip- ment like Vantage and Vanquish the 3-part set of rn aluminium pedals and brake handle. rn
MANSORY as a company is rn dedicated to perfection in the form of high end tuning and rn individualisation to match the lifestyle of the owners of British rn noble automobiles like Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. The rn headquarter is situated in Brand, Fichtelgebirge near to Bayreuth, rn Germany.
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The MANSORY Cooperation rn GmbH only offers their own developed tuning-accessories exclusively, rn we don't sell complete automobiles.
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