Aston Martin DB9

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Aston Martin DB9
A cyan-blue pre-facelift DB9 taken in England.
A 2005 model
Overview
ManufacturerAston Martin
Production
  • January 2004 – July 2016
  • a. 16,500 examples
Model years2005–2016
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform
DoorsSwan
ChassisUnibody
Related
Powertrain
Engine5.9 L Aston Martin V12
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,740–2,745 mm (107.9–108.1 in)
Length4,697–4,720 mm (184.9–185.8 in)[1][2]
Width2,017–2,061 mm (79.4–81.1 in)[1][2][a]
Height1,270–1,282 mm (50.0–50.5 in)[2][3]
Kerb weight1,710–1,785 kg (3,770–3,935 lb)[4]
Chronology
PredecessorAston Martin DB7
SuccessorAston Martin DB11

The Aston Martin DB9 is a two-door grand touring car produced by the British automaker Aston Martin. The car was produced from 2004 until 2016. The DB9 was available as a coupe and the Volante convertible.

The designers Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker styled the DB9, both of whom also worked on its descendant, the 2005 Vantage. The DB9 serves as the successor to the DB7, which Aston Martin produced from 1994 until 2004. The DB9 debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, and its convertible counterpart, the Volante, made its public debut at the same motor show in the subsequent year. It was produced in Gaydon, a Warwickshire village where Aston Martin's main production facility lies. The company built the DB9's chassis upon the vertical/horizontal platform, which employed extensive use of aluminium throughout the body; it also resulted in a significant weight loss compared to its predecessor.

Aston Martin implemented several incremental updates to the DB9, usually known as facelifts. The first two updates, in 2008 and 2010, involved minor changes to the headlights, taillights, engine and body. However, the most noteworthy update occurred in 2013 when Aston Martin introduced a completely redesigned front fascia for the DB9. The designer Marek Reichman, who conceived this update, primarily refreshed the headlights and grille, giving the DB9 a design reminiscent of the 2011–2012 Virage.

The company's racing division, Aston Martin Racing, adapted the DB9 for sports car racing in the form of the DBR9 and the DBRS9 for the FIA GT1 and the FIA GT3, respectively. These cars are extensively modified DB9 models adapted for motorsport; the interior features were removed, and the aluminium body panels were replaced by carbon fibre panels. The engine was modified in both cars to produce more horsepower and torque.

Name[edit]

The letters "DB" are the initials of David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history.[5] Although it succeeded the DB7, Aston Martin did not name the car DB8 due to fears that the name would suggest that it featured a V8 engine—the DB9 has a V12.[6] Reports indicated that Aston Martin held the belief that naming the car "DB8" would suggest a progressive evolution, given that the DB9 marked the introduction of an entirely new vehicle.[7][8]

Background[edit]

Front three-quarters view of a silvery-blue DB7 parked on grass.
The DB7, which preceded the DB9

In 1994, Aston Martin, whom Ford Motor Company owned at the time, began producing the DB7, a grand tourer positioned as an "entry-level" vehicle.[9][10] It was the only Aston Martin that incorporated a steel monocoque construction, a design by Jaguar.[11] Conceived by the designer Ian Callum, it was available as a coupe and convertible, the latter known as the Volante.[12][13] In 1999, Aston Martin began manufacturing the DB7 Vantage, which featured a V12 engine developed by Ford in the United States. It became so popular that it had started diverting sales from the six-cylinder model, leading to the latter's discontinuation later that year. The DB7 remained in production until 2004, when Aston Martin had produced 7,000 examples. It was the best-selling Aston Martin of its time, but subsequent models overtook it.[11]

Ford invested heavily in producing an improved engine and structural technology to create an improved platform; this helped reintroduce Aston Martin's status as a more desirable automaker.[14][15] The first of this new era of cars was the Vanquish, introduced in 2001, replacing the Virage. Following the rejection of previous product proposals, the replacement for the DB7 was announced as the "DB9". This platform, namely the "vertical/horizontal",[b] would underpin every Aston Martin produced between 2003 and 2016.[15][c]

Development[edit]

Picture of Callum wearing wearing a suit with a blue suit.
Picture of Fisker wearing a blue suit with a white undershirt, also wearing a watch.
Callum (left) conceived the overall design of the Aston Martin DB9, while Fisker (right) finalised it.[18]

In July 2000, Ford appointed Dr Ulrich Bez as chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Aston Martin. He intended for the V12 Vanquish to be the first of the technologically advanced Aston Martins; it was on the verge of its introduction in 2001. The entry-level DB7 was due to be replaced by a car with the project code name "AM802", slated to be a 2+2 grand touring car.[19] During this time, a third project was in development, code named the "AM305". It was to be a smaller, two-seater car intended to compete with the Porsche 911 and the Ferrari 360.[19][20]

We started working on this after we did a V8 mid-engined car, which was the AM305 concept – I worked on that car at TWR with a small V8 in the back. Then Ulrich Bez took over the company at this point, and he didn’t want a mid-engined car; he said Astons have to be front-engined. He obviously had an engineering strategy as well, where he could use the front end of the big car on the smaller one, but I disagreed with him and said that it could be a mid-engined car […] and he had the view that British cars should never be mid-engined.

Ian Callum[21]

When Aston Martin initiated the design development of the DB9, the company had no design department of its own. So, again, Aston Martin commissioned a design from Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) at Kidlington. With the abrupt death of the designer Geoff Lawson, Callum had to alternate between designing at Jaguar and Aston Martin. Between 2000 and 2001, Aston Martin requested that he work on two cars, the DB9 and what would become the V8 Vantage in 2005. Much of this was at the Jaguar design centre in Whitley. But when Aston Martin appointed Henrik Fisker as the lead designer in 2001, it allowed Callum to focus principally on Jaguar while the Aston Martin designs were well underway.[22] Although the DB9 was completed by Fisker, the basic shape was done by Callum. When asked by the magazine Car and Driver how much he had contributed to the DB9, he stated, "I would say pretty much 100 per cent. Maybe not the colour and trim and wood finishes, but certainly the surfaces of the car".[22][18]

From the outset, Aston Martin intended for the DB9 to incorporate a spacious, comfortable two-seater design, but conversely, the rear passenger cabin was not, which would be used more commonly as stowage space. The DB9's interior design was inspired by the Vanquish's, but there were many alterations to differentiate the cars. The air vents were mounted lower, leaving space for the pop-up satellite navigation positioned above. The switchgear layout differed, except for a row of five round controls positioned approximately level with the steering wheel. Unlike the Vanquish's red starter button which was often described as "vulgar", Aston Martin opted for a clear glass button engraved with the brand's name, which illuminated blue when the ignition was on and red during engine operation.[23]

Numerous DB9 pre-production prototypes and concepts were extensively tested over various locations globally, amassing over 1,000,000 miles (1,600,000 km) collectively. Aston Martin conducted testing at the Ford Lommel Proving Grounds in Belgium, alongside high-speed testing at the Nardò Ring in Italy, the Nürburgring in Germany, the MIRA test track and the Millbrook Proving Ground, the latter two in the United Kingdom. Aston Martin subjected vehicles to hot-weather trials in Death Valley, the world's hottest location, and cold-weather evaluations within Sweden's Arctic Circle. Further tests occurred in New Zealand, encompassing both summer and winter conditions. Aston Martin deliberately destroyed most of the cars, but three were retained and appeared in the 2006 film, Casino Royale. Following their cinematic appearances, all three vehicles were rendered undriveable.[24]

The car debuted in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.[25][26] The official series manufacture of the DB9 coupe began in January 2004 at the Gaydon facility in Warwickshire, England, marking the first model built there.[27][28] In a 2007 interview, 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.[29] At launch, Aston Martin planned to produce between 1,400 and 1,500 examples annually.[30][31]

Design and technology[edit]

Rear three-quarters view of a bronze-coloured DB9 with its front wheel turned. There is a leafy bush in the background.
A 2005 model, rear 3/4 view

The DB9's "vertical/horizontal" platform, in contrast to its predecessor that featured a steel monocoque construction, employs extensive use of aluminium.[26][25][32] The body structure comprises aluminium and composite materials melded together by mechanically fixed self-piercing rivets and robotic-assisted adhesive bonding techniques. The bonded aluminium structure possesses more than double the torsional rigidity of its predecessor despite being 25 per cent lighter.[33][34] The DB9 also has anti-roll bars and double wishbone suspension supported by coil springs.[35][36] The rear suspension incorporates additional anti-squat and anti-lift technology to control heavy acceleration or braking.[37] The DB9's exterior skin mostly consists of aluminium, though the front bumpers and bonnet are made of composite materials.[30]

Cockpit of the right-hand drive Aston Martin DB9, featuring pastel yellow seats and upholstery, while the rest is a dark gray.
Interior

The DB9's interior is upholstered in leather and has a walnut wood trim. Satnav and Bluetooth were initially optional but became standard in later models. Later models also offered a Dolby Prologic sound system connectable to satellite radio, a six-CD changer, an iPod connector, a USB connector, or an auxiliary input jack. The coupe comes standard with two front seats and rear seats.[38][39] A seating package, which removes the back seats and replaces the front seats with lighter seats made of Kevlar and carbon fibre, was available, deducting 17 kilograms (37 lb).[40][41] The boot capacity is 187 L (6.6 cu ft) in the coupe or 136 L (4.8 cu ft) in the Volante.[42][43]

The DB9 launched with 483 mm (19 in) wheels, with the front ones measuring 216 mm (8.5 in) in width and the rear ones at 241 mm (9.5 in).[44][45][46] Featuring Bridgestone Potenza 235/40ZR19 tyres in the front and 275/35ZR19 in the rear,[47][48] its braking system relied on Brembo four-piston callipers at the front and rear.[49]

Powertrain[edit]

The Aston Martin DB9 debuted a 5.9-litre V12 engine.[50][51][52] This generates 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm and a maximum power output of 456 PS (335 kW; 450 hp) at 6,000 rpm.[53] The DB9 can accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph).[54][55] Its front mid-engine engine design improves weight distribution.[30] The DB9 could be equipped with either a six-speed conventional manual gearbox manufactured by Graziano Trasmissioni or a six-speed ZF Friedrichshafen 'Touchtronic' automatic gearbox featuring paddle-operated semi-automatic mode.[56] The automatic gearbox increases the 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time to 4.9 seconds, though the top speed remains the same.[30] The gearbox is rear-mounted and is driven by a carbon-fibre tail shaft inside a cast aluminium torque tube.[30]

Updates[edit]

In 2008, Aston Martin implemented a facelift for the DB9.[57] Although primarily unchanged, the updates included stylistic tweaks such as door mirrors resembling those of the DBS model, revised wheels and a grille with new elements integrated into its traditional design.[58] The DB9's 5.9-litre V12 receives an increase of 20 horsepower (15 kW) and 31 newton-metres (23 lbf⋅ft), achieved by increased compression and a deeper sump, reducing friction as the crankshaft moves through its oil bath.[57] The car's maximum speed has been raised to 306 km/h (190 mph), achieving a 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration in 4.6 seconds.[59][60][61] The 2008 facelift received a revised "Touchtronic 2" gearbox with an electronic shift-by-wire control system.[61]

Rear three-quarters view of a white DB9 parked. It features clear white glass taillights.
In 2010, the DB9 received clear glass taillights.

In June 2010, Aston Martin implemented another facelift for the DB9.[62][63] Adjusted by British designer Marek Reichman,[64] including a refreshed front bumper, clear taillights and more defined wings.[64][65][66] A smoother body contour decorates the door sills, extending from the updated front fascia to the rear fenders. Aston Martin updated the DB9's Bluetooth system, implemented a tyre-pressure monitoring system, and included a new "Double Apex" aluminium trim finish.[65] Buyers could upgrade to a Bang & Olufsen stereo sound system.[43] About revising the styling of the DB9, Reichman characterised the revised styling of the DB9 as: "The beauty of an Aston Martin comes from harmonious proportions, a ground-hugging stance, taut surfacing, and a complete and thorough attention to detail ... The DB9 epitomizes these qualities; it is beautiful but subtle—not attention seeking".[65]

A vibrant front three-quarters view of a white 2013 facelift DB9 with a Singaporean vehicle registration plate.
Rear three-quarters view of a very dark purple 2013 facelift DB9 with bushes in the background.
Front and rear of the 2013 DB9

In October 2012, Aston Martin unveiled the most substantial facelift of the DB9, which marked the end of the brief tenure of the second-generation Virage.[67] Designed by Reichman,[68] its most prominent changes lie in its exterior. Aston Martin made significant changes to the bodywork by adapting design cues from the Virage, such as enlarging the recessed headlight clusters with bi-xenon lights and LED daytime running strips, implementing a new five-bar grille and integrating a new rear spoiler with the boot lid.[69][70] The upgraded V12 increased its power output to 517 hp (386 kW) and torque to 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft). The car's 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time decreased to 4.5 seconds, and the top speed stood at 295 km/h (183 mph).[71] Aston Martin also introduced three tuning modes: normal, suitable for daily driving; sport, offering enhanced precision at the expense of comfort; and track, intensifying the characteristics of the sport mode.[72][73][74] The car's final update, the DB9 GT, increased its power output to 540 hp (403 kW).[75][76]


Variants[edit]

DB9 Volante[edit]

Front three-quarters view of a red DB9 Volante convertible
Rear three-quarters view of a red DB9 Volante convertible
Aston Martin DB9 Volante (2005)

At the Detroit Auto Show in January 2004, Aston Martin unveiled the DB9 Volante convertible;[77] manufacture began in February 2005.[78] In the case of a rollover incidents, the Volante features reinforced windshield pillars and two deployable hoops behind the rear seats. These hoops remain active at all times and, if triggered, will shatter the car's rear window. Aston Martin has adjusted the Volante's suspension system for smoother cruising by softening the springs and reducing the weight of the anti-roll bars, resulting in a more gentle suspension. The convertible top of the Volante is crafted from folding fabric and operates in seventeen seconds. The Volante weighs 1,882 kg (4,150 lb), slightly heavier than its coupe counterpart.[79]

The coupe and Volante variants share the semi-automatic and automatic gearboxes along with the engine. Initially, the car's speed was limited to 266 km/h (165 mph) to retain the roof's integrity, but Aston Martin removed this limitation, starting with the upgraded 2007 model. Like the coupe, the original Volante has 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000 rpm and a maximum power of 450 hp (336 kW) at 6,000 rpm. The 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) takes 4.9 seconds due to the additional weight.[79] In 2008, the Volante's output increased to 470 hp (350 kW) and 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft),[80] and in 2012, outputs increased to 510 hp (380 kW) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft), and its kerb weight reduced to 1,815 kg (4,001 lb).[66]

DB9 LM[edit]

To commemorate Aston Martin's triumph in the GT1 category at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston Martin launched the DB9 LM (Le Mans) in early 2008. This special edition includes the DB9's optional sports pack as standard and is exclusively available in coupe body style with automatic transmission. It was only available in the "Sarthe Silver" exterior colour, named after the Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans takes place. It features red brake callipers, a chrome mesh grille, and a bespoke black leather interior with red stitching, featuring the Le Mans track intricately stitched onto the central console. The car has clear glass rear lights borrowed from its descendant, the DBS.[81] Initially intended for a production run of 124 units, each allocated to a different dealer, some dealers opted out of their allocations, leading to 69 cars produced.[82]

A dark grey DB9 GT on a racing track
2015 Aston Martin DB9 GT

DB9 GT[edit]

In 2015, Aston Martin unveiled the final iteration of the DB9, named the DB9 GT.[83][84] The engine possesses a power output of 547 PS (402 kW; 540 hp) at 6,750 rpm and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm.[85] It accelerates from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 4.4 seconds, from 0 to 161 km/h (100 mph) in 10.2 seconds, and can run the quarter mile in 12.8 seconds. Its top speed remains unchanged at 295 km/h (183 mph).[86][87]

Discontinuation[edit]

In 2015, Aston Martin disclosed that the name of the DB9's successor would be "DB11".[88][89] The upcoming model range was believed to introduce a refreshed design approach directed by Reichman. Insider reports indicated that this model range aimed to address critiques of the existing lineup by emphasising distinctive differences among the models, aligning them more closely with the well-defined Italian automaker Ferrari.[90] On 22 July 2016, Aston Martin posted a picture on Twitter of the final nine DB9s—dubbed the "Last of 9"—produced, all of which were painted dark grey.[91][92] On 27 July 2016, these last nine units had their final inspection before rolling off the production line later that day, marking the end of a twelve-year lifespan during which about 16,500 units were manufactured.[93][94]

Motorsport[edit]

DBR9[edit]

Main article: Aston Martin DBR9
A dark green racing car, the DBR9, with much livery. It is shown drifting in action.
Aston Martin DBR9

The DB9 has been adapted for use in sports car racing by Aston Martin Racing (AMR), a collaboration between Aston Martin and Prodrive. The DBR9 debuted in 2005.[95] AMR replaced most of the car's aluminium body panels with carbon fibre panels, and several external features, like a front splitter and a rear wing, have been added to increase the car's downforce.[96][97] AMR upgraded the brakes to lightweight Brembo discs and six-piston callipers. The transmission in the DBR9 is an Xtrac six-speed sequential manual mounted at the rear axle.[98] The engine modifications allow it to have a power output of 634 PS (466 kW; 625 hp). The increase in engine power and weight reduction allowed the DBR9 to accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 3.4 seconds and 0 to 161 km/h (100 mph) in 6.4 seconds.[99][100] The DBR9 won in its debut at the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring[101][102] and has since secured victories in various other events, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[103][104][105]

DBRS9[edit]

Main article: Aston Martin DBRS9
DBRS9 in white with a large, black spoiler, covered with livery, on the track.
Aston Martin DBRS9

AMR developed a variant of the DBR9 to follow FIA GT3 regulations. The DBRS9 shares its carbon-fibre bodywork, chassis and suspension layout with the DBR9.[106][107] While the engine is shared with the DBR9, it has been detuned and has a power output of 558 PS (410 kW; 550 hp) and 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) of torque.[108][106] The DBRS9 featured a six-speed gearbox or a six-speed sequential gearbox and has a 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph).[109] The DBRS9 competed in several endurance races, and additionally raced in the FIA GT3 European Championship for which it was designed before being replaced by a GT3 version of the V12 Vantage in 2011.[110]

Reception[edit]

Car critics have generally lauded the DB9 coupe and Volante, commending their opulent interior and exterior designs. The automotive show Top Gear held the DB9 in high regard, even giving it a special mention in its "Cool Wall" segment. But the presenters called the DB9 "too cool" for the wall and earned its own category dubbed "The DB9 Fridge", likened to a mini-refrigerator containing the car's card.[111] While reviewing the Volante, Richard Hammond called the interior of the DB9 "one of the best known to man", although he found the car to be less rigid than the coupe, leading to a somewhat "wobbly" experience.[112]

The car reviewers Edmunds and the magazine Road & Track criticised the DB9 for having poorer handling than its competitors, noting that the car is not firm enough. Nonetheless, Edmunds acknowledged that while the Mercedes-Benz SL600 and SL55 AMG were objectively better cars, the DB9 was more desirable.[113] In direct comparisons with faster cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet and the Ford GT, the DB9 was ranked poorly; the Car and Driver reviewer noted that comparing it against faster cars "highlighted its shortcomings".[114] Similarly, compared to the Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-Benz CL600, and the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1, the DB9 ranked poorly again, though reviewers said that "despite its problems, the DB9 would be their personal choice".[115] The stiffness issues were largely rectified in later iterations of the DB9, as observed by the magazine Autoweek.[116]

The DB9's interior has been called "dazzling",[117] with Edmunds saying, "[w]ords like 'rich' and 'crafted' just don't cut it, though 'decadent' and 'sculpted by the Almighty himself' get close".[118] Reviewers complained about the back seats, with the magazine Forbes stating, "Think of it more as a padded parcel shelf".[6] Likewise, reviewers complained that the space for cargo was limited, though many quipped the small back seats could help hold luggage.[119] Another common complaint was the car's poor satellite navigation system, which the magazine Automobile described as the "Achilles' heel", noting that "selecting a route is painful at best".[120] Newer models contain a revised satellite navigation system sourced from Garmin.[121]

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  1. ^ Including mirrors
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