The Aston Martin DB9, the first car to be produced at the company’s modern and recently completed facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, made world debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday, 9th September. The innovative DB9 heralds an exciting new era for Aston Martin as it reflects the direction that the company is now taking with all future models.
The all new DB9 will be crafted at Aston Martin’s new Gaydon facility which is one of the most advanced of its kind in the world. Using the very latest in automotive technology and materials to create the DB9, Aston Martin will spend more than 200 hours hand-building each car. Power for the DB9 comes from a 450bhp V12 engine which has been developed specifically for this model. The DB9 will also be offered with an extensive list of materials and colour combinations for the interior and exterior paint finishes allowing customers to continue the Aston Martin tradition of personalising their car.The DB9 will replace the current DB7 which finishes production at the end of 2003.
Engine 60º V 12
Displacement 5.935 liter / 362.2 cu in
Power 450 bhp / 336 KW @ 6000 rpm
Torque 570 Nm / 420 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
Top Speed 300 km/h / 186 mph