Unmistakably Aston Martin, the Sports GT's opulently-appointed interior boasts authentic materials and the highest levels of attention to detail.įor instance, Aston Martin DB9 13MY comes with a stunning leather welt feature first seen on Virage. Inside, as out, the revised DB9 becomes yet more elegant and more luxurious. Once again, Aston Martin's craftsmanship is clearly demonstrated in the use of metal grilles and clean lines of the polished metal castings.Īt the rear of the car, the Aston Martin DB9's wide track width and muscular rear haunches clearly communicate the power delivered at the rear wheels. The long strake accentuates the lean, long lines of the DB9's nose. These, along with the new grille and pronounced side strakes, are classic Aston Martin design cues.Īston Martin DB9 13MY also features Aston Martin's integrated side strake and LED side-repeaters. Meanwhile the bonnet vents are authentic zinc with distinctive vanes. The front grille, for instance - inspired by the design of Aston Martin's sold-out One-77 hypercar - features five horizontal vanes which are chamfered to create an aerofoil profile. Look a little closer and the true beauty of the Aston Martin DB9's details becomes apparent. For those DB9 buyers in search of an even more sporty appearance there is now a carbon fibre front splitter available as part of the exterior Carbon Pack. The car's inherent width is accentuated by the 'light catcher' feature which runs from the lower front bumper and continues along the sill of the car creating a chiselled, determined look.Īvailable from launch in either Coupe or Volante body styles, DB9 13MY clearly has a strong breadth of appeal.īi-xenon headlamps provide the car with a clear focus, while subtle feature lines run along and underneath the headlamps, visually widening the car.Ī large lower front grille feeds air into the standard Carbon Ceramic Braking system, while the front splitter also serves to visually widen the car.
The surfaces display taught lines and subtle muscular forms that point to the underlying power of this renowned Sports GT.Īston Martin DB9 sits low and wide, visually 'planting' the car on the road, communicating a clearly athletic stance. The exterior design of the DB9 communicates a powerfully assertive yet elegant character. Taking a classic Aston Martin GT silhouette as its base, the new DB9 adds a more pronounced rear boot 'flip' to further enhance the aerodynamic performance of the car. The styling changes see Aston Martin DB9 adopt an even more lithe, fluid and pure form reminiscent of the outgoing Aston Martin Virage which ceases production with immediate effect.
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Appearing hot on the heels of the all-new Vanquish Super GT, the introduction of 13 Model Year Aston Martin DB9 gave the British luxury sports car maker the perfect opportunity to further enrich the appeal of its mainstay in the GT sector, with significant developments affecting styling inside and out, plus key changes under the new DB9's classically beautiful 'skin'.