Aston Martin DB9 GT

                           The beautiful Aston Martin DB9 GT sports car is launched by Aston Martin in 2004. DB9 is the first model was built on Aston Martin Gaydon plant in Warwickshire, England. Moniker "DB" stands for David Brown, owner of Aston Martin is an important part of European history. DB9, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished his successor, Henrik Fisker, replaces the now-discontinued Aston Martin DB7 (also Callum) which started production in 1994. Aston Martin DB9 is available in two models, coupe and cabrio "Flying", which produces 470 hp (350 kW, 477 hp) from the 6.0L V12 engine.

 The DB9 is Aston Martin's first model should be designed and developed on aluminum Ford VH (Vertical / Horizontal) platform. The body structure is made of aluminum and composite fused together by mechanical piercing solid rivet bonding techniques and robotics. The innovative aluminum structure has linked more than twice the torsional rigidity of its predecessor, despite 25 percent lighter. Aston Martin engineers designed four-cam 48-valve engine of the V12 Vanquish in collaboration with Ford Research and Vehicle Technology Team (RVT) and was able to reduce its weight of 11.8 kg ( 26 lb.) for use in the DB9.

SHORT STORY

Manufacturer                    -              Aston Martin Lagonda Limited

Production                          -              2004–present

Class                                      -              Grand tourer

Body style                           -              2+2 seat 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible

Layout                                   -              FR layout

Platform                              -              Ford VH platform

Engine                                  -              6.0 L V12 

Power                                   -              302.0 kw / 450 bhp @ 6000 rpm


Torque                                 -              570 nm / 420.4 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm

Transmission                     -              Rear Mounted 6-speed automatic and manual

Top speed                           -              306 km/h, 190 mph

0-100 km/h                         -              4.8 seconds

Length                                  -              184.9 in (4,696 mm)

Width                                   -              73.8 in (1,875 mm)

Height Coupe                    -              50.0 in (1,270 mm), Volante: 51.9 in (1,318 mm)

Wheelbase                        -              107.9 in (2,741 mm)

Turning Circle                   -              11.5 meter

Fuel tank capacity           -              80 litres

Kerb Weight                      -              1710 kg / 3770 lbs

Price                                      -              $ 163,900