Description
The DB9 was designed by Henrik Fisker, and was first introduced at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The letters "DB" are the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history. Although it succeeded the DB7, Aston Martin did not name the car DB8 due to fears that the name would suggest that the car was equipped with a V8 engine (the DB9 has a V12). It was also reported that Aston Martin believed that naming the car "DB8" would indicate a gradual evolution and misrepresent the car. The DB9 was the first model to be built at Aston Martin's Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England. In a 2007 interview, the then Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez stated that, though Aston Martin was traditionally a maker of more exclusive automobiles, he believed Aston Martin needed to be more visible and build more cars. At launch, Aston Martin planned to build between 1, 400 and 1, 500 cars per year.
In 2007, the DB9 was revised with upgraded electrical components which helped reliability, new front seat design, LED approach lights on the door handles and lowered suspension (8mm). The DB9 Volante no longer had a 266 km/ h (165 mph) top-speed limiter, allowing it to attain an unrestricted top speed of 299 km/ h (186 mph) should conditions allow. The DB9 received a facelift in July 2008. This facelift was mainly the increase in engine power and torque, to 477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft), and a redesigned centre console. Externally, the DB9 remained virtually unchanged. The 2013 model year's new facelift design that resembled the 2011 Virage, as well as increased engine power of up to 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) of torque making this example a very special vehicle indeed.
This stunning example arrives with heated seats, Obsidian Black leather seating, Galena silver stitching, black fast track hood, tailors grey headlining, A/ M 700w premium audio, black A/ M embossed brake calipers, piano black facia trim, reversing camera, Aston Martin wings headrest embroidery, 20" 5-spoke silver wheels, electric seats with memory, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel, twin airbags, glass key, traction control, black seatbelts and a 2+2 seating arrangement.
The DB9 Interior Combines Comfort With Function, With Tactile Delights Of Visible Craftsmanship And Modern Materials, All Of Which Express The Sensational Attention To Detail. From Factory Build This Car Was Opted With The Obsidian Black Leather Seats Beautifully Complemented With Twin Needle Stitch Detail, The Black Leather Dash That Wraps Around This Elegant Interior, Obsidian Black Interior Carpets That Have Been Protected With Aston Martin Over Mats, Leather Trimmed Drivers Centre Tunnel Decorated With Piano Black Veneers, Tailors Grey Rekona Roof Lining, Leather Bound Door Cards With The Factory Internal Grab Handles, The Metal Turned Aston Martin Pedals, The Three Spoke Obsidian Black Leather Trimmed Multi Functional Steering Wheel With Paddle Shift And Finalised With The Aston Martin DB9 Internal Door Sill Plate Covers, That Complete This Delighted Environment Off Perfectly. The Car Is Also Packed With Expensive Aston Martin Specifications, Meaning That Every Time No Matter The Distance, Is Perfectly Controlled And Highly Enjoyable.
Aston Martin Manufactured The DB9 Using The Finest Of Materials, With A Combination Of Hand Finishing And Pioneering High Technology Processes, Thus Creating A Timeless Masterpiece With A Powerful Visual Stance. As Per The Factory Build, This Spectacular Example Was Opted In The Stunning Quantum Silver (Q) Metallic, With This Paint Finish Perfectly Demonstrating The Gorgeous Aston Martin Lines, Those Powerful DB9 Curves And Signature Exterior Trim Pieces. Further Exciting Detailing Is Presented With The 20" Five Spoke Silver Alloy Wheels Which All Sit On Branded Tyres, The Chromed Tipped Twin Exhaust Pipes, The Clear Rear Light Covers, The Chromed Blade Embellishments To The Front Wings, The Aston Martin Embossed Black Brake Calipers And Presented With The DB9 Monikers That Finalise This Truly Remarkable Looking Example.
