DB9 is very close to my heart. The previous - Aston Martin

Contents “DB9 is very close to my heart. The previous
DB9 became the number one selling DB
06 Licensed to Thrill. model in our history and helped define the
Charm to Seduce. qualities that make Aston Martin unique.
The new DB9 features world leading timeless
08 Warmth of a long design, a new 6.0-Litre V12 engine, and an
term relationship. even more luxurious interior that is packed
Passion of an affair. with new technology. I have no doubt you
will appreciate all these qualities and more
10 Riviera Express. when you experience the best DB9 yet.”
Continental Cruiser.

12 Purity of Form
16 The Most Powerful DB9
18 World-Class Dynamics
20 Intelligent Engineering
22 Discreet Seduction
26 A World of Precision

and Harmony
28 Grace and Power
34 Rhythm of a Grand

Tourer. Pulse of a
Sports Car.
40 Aston Martin Life
42 Working with your
Dealership
44 Designer’s Choice
46 Options
48 Music to move you
50 Specifications
52 Important Notice

- Dr. Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer

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Effortless performance, engaging
character, indulgent luxury.
The new Aston Martin DB9.
Rediscover the romance of driving.

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The new DB9 – The world’s most
timeless, elegant Sports Grand Tourer.

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Licensed to Thrill.
Charm to Seduce.

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Classic charisma with a modern an unbroken lineage that
twist. The latest continuation of stretches back to the 1950s and
the illustrious DB bloodline, the has produced some of the finest
new Aston Martin DB9 extends and most iconic cars ever built.

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Warmth of a long term relationship.
Passion of an affair.

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Enduring satisfaction, intense the new DB9 employs new
stimulation. An irresistible blend design signatures and artfully
of spellbinding curves and integrated technology to ensure
state-of-the-art engineering, it drives as well as it looks.

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Riviera Express.
Continental Cruiser.

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The new DB9 is both a full- Available as a sleek Coupe or
blooded sports car and a hugely open-top Volante, with the new
capable Grand Tourer. The fastest V12 engine that’s more powerful
and most dynamic so far, with than ever before and built around
the greatest breadth of ability, our state of the art bonded
offering a supreme combination aluminium structure that sets
of driver involvement, character, new standards of rigidity, the
luxury and refinement. DB9 has never been better.

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Purity of Form

A marriage of art and science,
a triumph of understated elegance.

Sleek lines and fluid, feminine
curves give the new DB9 a lithe
physique that reflects its powerful
performance. Complemented
by clean, confident detailing,
the DB9 is a demonstration of
how minimal embellishment
maximises visual impact.

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The DB9’s signature side strake New bi-xenon headlamps give the
incorporates an LED side-repeater DB9 a distinctive new ‘face’ as
and now sits at the top of the mesh well as delivering a more intense
aperture, further accentuating the spread of light to enhance safety.
long, lean lines of the nose.

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The new upswept rear decklid Authentic materials, such
improves the lift balance and as cast zinc for the bonnet
increases high-speed stability. vents, underline the quality
It also blends perfectly with and craftsmanship and
the DB9’s wide rear haunches obsessive attention to detail
for an assertive stance. that makes the DB9 a visual
and tactile delight.

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The Most Powerful DB9 kW Power bhp Nm
600 620
440 550 600
400 500 580
360 450 560
320 400 540
280 350 520
240 300 500
200 250 480
160 200 460
120 150 440
100 420
80 50 400
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0 lb.ft.
455
2000 435
1000 415
rpm 395
375
7000 355
6000 335
5000 315
4000 295
3000
2000
1000
rpm

Previous model
New model

kW Power bhp Nm Torque

620Torque 517Peak power MPH 4404.60-62 600 620
PS 400
+ 9%* 550 600
360
500 580
320
450 560
280 400 540
350 520
Nm 240 300 500
250 480
216000seconds 200 460
150 440
120 100 420
50 400
+ 10%** 0.2 faster* 80 0
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7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
rpm

7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
rpm

* Compared to previous model Previous model
** +10% (50 Nm) at 2,500 rpm, frequently used torque when compared to previous model New model

The new DB9 sees the computer machined combustion
introduction of the new ‘AM11’ chambers, this new engine
V12 engine. Retaining the same delivers 517 PS and 620 Nm of
6.0-Litre capacity as the previous torque, improvements of 9% and
iteration, but employing a new 3.3% respectively. The result is
block and cylinder heads, plus increased responsiveness and
double variable valve timing, more accessible performance,
enlarged throttle bodies and together with reduced emissions.

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World-Class
Dynamics

12.5Brakes Kg

Lighter*

* Compared to previous model

A perfect match for the V12 the discs dissipate heat more
engine’s increased power are effectively for exceptional fade
the new Carbon Ceramic Matrix resistance and durability. They
(CCM) brakes, which come as also weigh some 12.5 kilograms
standard. The best brakes ever less than a conventional cast
fitted to a DB9, they are supplied iron braking system. This
by acknowledged global brake reduction in rotational and
experts, Brembo. Constructed undamped mass brings tangible
from a silicon impregnated improvements to the DB9’s ride,
Carbon-Fibre compound, handling, and steering feel.

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Thanks to sophisticated multi- The suspension has three modes
mode programming of the – Normal, Sport and Track –
standard Adaptive Damping which progressively ramp up
System (ADS) suspension the stiffness of the damping from
and Touchtronic II automatic the supplest comfort-oriented
transmission the DB9 can shift set-up through to super-sporting
emphasis at the push of a button for ultimate high-speed control
from comfort and refinement to a and precision.
sharper and more dynamic feel.

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Intelligent Engineering

+20Coupe % +30Volante %

Stiffness* Stiffness*

* Compared to previous model

Beneath the new DB9’s svelte front-mid-mounted V12 engine, (15 kg lighter compared to the Volante, for a supreme sense
skin lies the latest evolution of which is connected to a previous model) yet maximise of integrity, refinement and
our world-renowned VH rear-mounted transmission structural integrity and achieve suspension control.
architecture. Exceptional via a magnesium torque tube near-perfect weight distribution.
strength and structural rigidity and Carbon-Fibre propshaft. Our tireless focus on improvements
are delivered by the central This is intelligent engineering and enhancements has also
aluminium structure, which at its best; employing resulted in the tortional rigidity
is bonded together using state-of-the-art materials and of the new DB9’s structure
aerospace-grade epoxy resin. principles to minimise mass increasing by 20% for the Coupe
To this we attach the DB9’s and 30% for the open-topped

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Clean lines conceal industry- Discreetly effective aerodynamics
leading pedestrian safety ensure the DB9’s pure, unadorned
solutions, which allow us to shape minimises aerodynamic
preserve the low, rakish bonnet drag, yet mitigate de-stabilising
and metal grille that defines the lift. The result is a car that’s both
‘face’ of the DB9, yet helps to beautiful and beautifully surefooted
protect pedestrians in the event at speed.
of a low-speed collision.

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Discreet Seduction

Meticulously designed and lovingly
crafted, DB9’s luxurious interior is
pure indulgence.

Swathed in supple, precisely blend of ergonomics and
hand-stitched natural leather, aesthetics. Designed to be
the DB9 is a wonderfully supremely stylish and tactile,
welcoming place to be. Using all the materials you see are
leather of contrasting grades authentic. From the magnesium
and finishes to create a rich and gearshift paddles, glass switches
opulent ambience, clever use and leather-wrapped steering
of pinstripe welt and contrast wheel to beautifully engineered
stitch detailing lead your gaze aluminium instrument faces
around the interior. With all everything you see and touch is
the major controls contained of the highest quality. Above all,
within one swooping central it is unmistakably Aston Martin.
panel, the cockpit is a perfect

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The use of authentic materials such as glass and polished metal No one uses leather like we do, employing painstaking skills and processes
enhances the visual and tactile appeal of the DB9’s switchgear. to create world-leading upholstery of truly exceptional flair and quality.
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A World of Precision
and Harmony

Craftsmanship

When it comes to craftsmanship such as the pinstripe welts in
an Aston Martin is like a fine the upholstery, which originate
piece of furniture, a Swiss watch in hand-made shoe design and
or a tailor-made suit. Nothing is require a hugely labour-intensive
rushed. Quality, not the clock, technique to achieve. Only the
dictates the pace, whether it is best way is the right way, for
in the process of assembling the when it comes to building an
engine, painting and polishing Aston Martin, perfection is the
the bodywork or stitching only acceptable standard.
the leather. We look to other
industries for creative solutions,

Attention to Detail

Achieving simplicity is a complex best paint finish in the business
process. We agonise over details some 50 man-hours are lavished
that less obsessive carmakers on each and every DB9 body.
wouldn’t even notice. That is Rigorous inspection identifies
why the DB9’s beautiful lines the smallest blemish at an
flow without interruption and early stage, and only when the
why the interior has an effortless paintwork is passed as perfect
ambience of warmth and quality. is it then painstakingly hand-
But our obsession runs deeper polished to a glassy mirror-like
than the design and materials. shine. We wouldn’t have it any
For instance, to achieve the other way.

The interior design of DB9 perfectly matches its exterior, with flowing
lines and uncluttered detailing that perfectly marries form with function.

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Grace and Power

A magical blend of poise and potency is
the essence of the DB9 driving experience.

Everything about the DB9 is The result is handling and (0-62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds,
optimised to create a perfectly performance that is both the DB9 is one of the fastest
balanced sporting GT capable of breathtaking and supremely luxury GT cars in the world,
delivering a driving experience accessible. Tuned to deliver yet thanks to its Touchtronic II
that is second to none. Naturally the vast majority of its peak automatic transmission it is
we have made every effort to torque below 2000 rpm, the also one of the easiest and most
keep weight to a minimum. We’ve DB9’s new V12 is a majestic refined to drive, whether you’re
also focused on locating major power unit with an exceptional storming a mountain pass or
masses within the wheelbase to spread of performance and a cruising through the heart of
achieve a near-perfect weight rousing soundtrack to match. the city.
distribution. This blesses the DB9 With a top speed of 295 km/h
with inherent agility, stability, (183 mph) and the ability to
traction and predictability. accelerate from 0-100 km/h

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Rhythm of a Grand Tourer.
Pulse of a Sports Car.

Multi-faceted performance makes the new DB9
the perfect choice for every journey.

The best GT car is the one that is The six-speed Touchtronic II
malleable to the conditions and automatic transmission is similarly
your mood. Our new three-stage adaptable, thanks to a carefully
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) considered Sport mode, which is
is the key to striking this crucial integrated with the V12 engine
balance, ensuring the DB9 is to sharpen throttle response by
willing and able to carouse when 30% and deliver up to 50% faster
opportunity or inclination permit, gearshifts. For increased control
yet perfectly set up to soothe it also allows you to hold on to a
away the stresses of the day when gear and even hit the rev limiter,
your destination, and not the while for maximum enjoyment
journey, is your focus. As such the the exhaust by-pass valves are
DB9 is the perfect choice for the opened a little earlier for a truly
driver who demands the duality of sporting soundtrack.
comfort and genuine dynamism.

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Aston Martin Life

When you become an Aston on-hand to deliver the expertise,
Martin owner, you acquire so service and peace of mind you
much more than a fabulous deserve at every stage of your
car; you join a global family Aston Martin ownership.
of passionate like-minded
individuals, united by an Above all, we want you to enjoy
appreciation of the inimitable driving your car which is why
style and inherent class that we also host a fabulous range of
distinguishes an Aston Martin Aston Martin driving experiences
from any other car. and events around the world.
This passion is shared by all of At these events, you will
us at Aston Martin and by our drive your or our cars, meet
dealer network. We’re proud like-minded Aston Martin
of our heritage and of the fact enthusiasts, and sample some
that more than 85% of all Aston of the finer things in life.

Martins ever built are still in So, whether you crave the
existence and being enjoyed by adrenalin rush of driving as fast
their owners. as you dare around one of the
world’s great race circuits, long
Our expanding global network for the more leisurely delights of
of dealerships – 145 and our luxury tours through glorious
counting in 44 countries – landscapes, or are intrigued by
provides an unmatched service the novelty of powering around
for current and prospective a special course carved into the
Aston Martin owners. snow and ice of an alpine resort,

Staffed by the most knowledgeable you can be sure of one thing:
and highly-trained sales teams and Aston Martin ownership is an
technicians, our dealerships are experience like no other.

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Working with your Dealership

With 148 dealerships in 44 you create an Aston Martin that service, Q by Aston Martin,
countries around the world, is a true reflection of your own which is the absolute pinnacle
Aston Martin has a global taste and personality. With a wide of personalisation. From a
presence to match its reputation choice of paint colours, from one-off design capturing your
as maker of some of the world’s classic silvers, greys and bronzes imagination to personalised
most coveted and recognisable to contemporary reds, blues, interior detailing – on your new
cars. All our showrooms and greens and yellows, your DB9 or current car – our expert Q
service centres reflect the prestige can be as subtle or eye-catching by Aston Martin team is here
and exclusivity associated with as you wish. Whatever colour to help guide you in the design,
the Aston Martin brand, ensuring you choose, you can be sure craft and hand finishing of your
your ownership experience of the finest paint quality in the car to your precise requirements.
begins as soon as you enter the industry, for each car is painted They will take you through the
showroom. Staffed by passionate, and polished by hand, receiving available accessories and options,
highly-trained salespeople and up to nine applications of paint including luxury luggage and
technicians, all your needs are and lacquer in a process that protective car covers, as well as
catered for. From expert guidance takes more than 50 man-hours. inform you of the many exclusive
through the specification and Time and care are also lavished Aston Martin customer driving
ordering process to the unique on the interior. It takes at least events held around the world
peace of mind that comes 70 hours and seven hides to trim throughout the year. These range
from having your cherished car a DB9 interior. The leather comes from track days at the legendary
meticulously maintained by in a choice of finest Bridge of Weir Nürburgring to luxurious cultural
skilled specialists, our dealerships Luxmill or optional Semi-Aniline and culinary driving tours
are at your disposal. finish with an incredible array of some of the world’s most
Aston Martin is a name heralding of colours, and countless welt, appealing destinations.
emotionally engaging design, stitching and embroidery options. To find out more, please enquire
craftsmanship, innovation and In addition to advising you on with your preferred Aston Martin
attention to detail. One of the your colour and trim choices, dealer.
most valuable services our our expert salespeople will
dealerships provide is helping explain our new bespoke

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Designer’s Choice Californian Sage with Kestrel Tan interior
Pure elegance
Take inspiration for your perfect DB9 with this selection
of both elegant and sporting colour and trim combinations. A marriage of complementary tones

Volcano Red with Winter Wheat interior
Hot stuff

Eye-catching expression of self-assurance

Exterior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre Brake Caliper: Black Exterior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre Brake Caliper: Grey
front splitter, rear diffuser and door Leather: Winter Wheat front splitter, rear diffuser and door Leather: Kestrel Tan
mirror caps Stitch: Chancellor Red mirror caps Stitch: Tan
Wheel: 20-inch five-spoke alloy Interior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre Wheel: 20-inch five-spoke alloy Interior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre
graphite painted wheels with a upper facia, gearshift paddles and graphite painted wheels with a upper facia, gearshift paddles and
diamond-turned finish door pulls diamond-turned finish door pulls
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Morning Frost White with Aurora Blue interior Skyfall Silver with Chancellor Red interior
Brilliant white Contemporary classic

Stark contrast played to ice-cool effect Timeless perfection with a modern twist

Wheel: 20-inch ten-spoke alloy Leather: Aurora Blue Exterior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre Leather: Chancellor Red
liquid silver painted wheels Stitch: Ivory front splitter, rear diffuser and door Stitch: Galena Silver
Brake Caliper: Grey Centre Stack Facia: Piano Black mirror caps Interior Carbon pack: Carbon-Fibre
Wheel: 20-inch ten-spoke cast upper facia, gearshift paddles and
alloy with a silver painted finish door pulls
Brake Caliper: Grey

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Options Fine tune the side strake meshes and lower bumper Interior
mesh colour to achieve your perfect exterior appearance.
Exterior Complete the sporting aesthetic with
the precise weave of Carbon-Fibre.
Make an emphatic sporting statement
with exposed Carbon-Fibre highlights.

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3 6 9

1 Front splitter 4 Titanium Silver 7 Upper facia
2 Rear diffuser 5 Magnum Silver 8 Door pulls
3 Side mirrors 6 Black 9 Touchtronic II paddles

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Sports Exhaust Wheels

Add even more kick to your DB9’s exhaust Choose from a range of striking designs, colours and finishes.
note by selecting the Sports Exhaust

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The DB9 Sports Exhaust has been tuned by our expert 3 6
acoustic engineers to enrich the aural quality of our V12
engine. It preserves the refined blend of character and 1 20-inch five-spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels 4 20-inch ten-spoke alloy graphite painted wheels
understated sound in Normal mode but in Sports mode, 2 20-inch five-spoke alloy graphite painted wheels with diamond-turned finish
it significantly increases the mid-frequency contribution with diamond-turned finish 5 20-inch ten-spoke alloy liquid silver painted wheels
for a louder, crisper acceleration note and increased 3 20-inch ten-spoke alloy satin black painted wheels 6 20-inch ten-spoke alloy silver painted wheels
character when lifting off the throttle and in over-run. with diamond-turned finish with diamond-turned finish

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Music to move you

Sound system by Bang & Olufsen Patented Acoustic
Lens Technology
If the sound of a creamily cultured yet savagely Due to the dynamic nature of in-car entertainment, Geometry
powerful 6.0-Litre V12 is not enough entertainment, sound replication is maintained in all driving High frequency
DB9 and DB9 Volante can be equipped with conditions through imperceptible equalisation tweeter
our optional, specially developed, Bang & Olufsen adjustments determined by algorithms that utilise Acoustic Lens
sound system. With 1000-watts of amplification multiple vehicle sensors, including an in-car house with moving
and an array of 13 perfectly positioned speakers, microphone. At its most extreme, adjustments mechanism
the Bang & Olufsen system delivers a sensational of up to 20 db in base volume are made to
listening experience with a clear and natural tone. compensate for cabin noise at high speeds Rubber isolators
Whatever genre of music you prefer, DB9 or on harsh surfaces. This ensures that the system prevent vibrations
performs a near perfect replication of the original replicates the original recording accurately and being transmitted
recording, retaining every nuance and bringing conveys the emotion of the music.
your favourite music to life as never before. Route guidance comes courtesy of the latest Closed speaker cabinet
Bang & Olufsen’s highly skilled ‘tonmeisters’ Garmin Satellite Navigation technology*, The specialised use of closed
have expertly shaped the delivery and quality while music can be played through the six-CD speaker cabinets considerably
of the sounds projected during an intense autochanger, USB, Apple iPod®, or 3.5 mm aux enhances crispness of audio
development programme. With 2000 tuneable input. Phone streaming allows your portable replication as well as improving
parameters that need to be expertly balanced devices to be controlled through the infotainment privacy inside the car by reducing
the tonmeisters required over 400 hours of sound system. In addition to standard front and rear the amount of sound transmitted
tuning alone to achieve the perfect experience. parking sensors, DB9 can be fitted with a externally.
The attention to detail is such that Coupe and reversing camera as an option*. The centre
Volante have their own unique sound tuning console LCD screen automatically displays
set-up to account for their different body the camera view, adding guidance lines and
materials and unique acoustics. a projected trajectory based on steering angles
to aid you when reversing into awkward or
unsighted spaces.

Acoustic Lens Technology
The Bang & Olufsen systems for
Aston Martin include two moving
acoustic lenses mounted at each side
of the dashboard. When the sound
system is activated, each acoustic
lens elevates slightly and elegantly
from its position below the dashboard.
The lenses ensure a wide, 180°
horizontal dispersion as well as
preventing vertical artefacts, therefore
assisting in imaging and sound staging.

*Market dependent

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