Once again, we have let another year go by without cadging a drive in this lovely British car, which is now the middle model in the Aston family. So, like you, we can only imagine the effect when its 450-hp, 6.0-litre V12 is applied to motivating the DB9's light, yet rigid aluminum structure. The DB9 still comes as a coupe or convertible (Volante) with real rear seats. A classic front-engine, rear-wheel-driver, it has its transmission -- six-speed manual or paddle-shifted six-speed automatic -- located in the rear, for perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Unlike those in many rivals, the automatic is a conventional one, not an automatically-shifted manual.
A gorgeous Aston for about the price of an Aston
We still haven't driven one
| ASTON-MARTIN DB9, DB9 Volante |
| PRICE |
$236,500/$339,950 |
| VEHICLE |
2-dr. 2+2-pass. coupe/conv. RWD |
| |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
| Engine |
6.0 V12 DOHC |
| HP |
450 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) |
420 @ 5000 |
| Trans. |
6M |
| Brakes |
Disc-Disc |
| Tires |
235/40ZR19 (f) 275/35ZR19 (r) |
| |
| SPECIFICATIONS - mm (in.) |
| WB |
2740 (107.8) |
| L |
4710 (185.4) |
| W |
1875 (73.8) |
| H |
1270 (50.0) |
| Curb Weight - kg (lb.) |
1710/1851 (3769/4080) |
| Cargo Capacity - L (ft3) |
169/142 (6.0/5.0) |
| Fuel Tank - L (gal.) |
80 (17.6) |
| Fuel Grade |
Prem |
| |
| CONSUMPTION - L/100 km (mpg) |
City 25 (11.4) (est.) Hwy 12 (24.2) (est.) |
| |
| SAFETY |
| ABS |
(f/r) std |
| Side Airbags |
std |
| TCS |
std |
| |
| POPULAR OPTIONS |
| Trans. |
6MM |
| A/C |
std |
| Cruise |
opt |
| Sunroof |
none |
| CD |
std |
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