Aston Martin DB9 Cars For Sale In United Kingdom

Show search form The Aston Martin DB9 is the first model of the firm to be produced in the newest and most modern plant in Gaydon, Warwickshire. And also the first model, built in line with the new VH (Vertical / Horizontal) Platform strategy, according to which all further machines of the company will be built. The developers claim that this "vertical-horizontal platform" provides hitherto unprecedented lightness and rigidity of the structure as a whole. With the DB9, a new chapter has begun in Aston Martin's history. After all, the DB9 is not only the most advanced model in the company's lineup, it is the ancestor of a whole series of differentcaliber "British supercars.

Work on the DB9 project began in mid-2000, just a month and a half after the appointment as head of Aston Martin Ulrich Betz, who previously headed the research and development department of Porsche AG. Betz completely revised the company's development strategy. In order for Aston Martin to be profitable, it was necessary to create a new universal platform on which not one, but several models could be built. Ulrich suggested using a space frame made of aluminum, which, with the help ofsimple modifications are lengthened or shortened, which allows you to create models of different lengths. It was assumed that in addition to the common frame, cars should also have the most unified units: suspension, brakes, transmission, electrical wiring, etc. All this will significantly reduce the time and cost of developing new products and expand the model range.

The new platform was named VH (vertical / horizontal). The word vertical means "vertical integration": Aston Martin's lineup will stretch up and down (both large and compact models will appear). SootResponsibly, horizontal is “horizontal integration”, the use of technical and intellectual resources of the companies included in the Ford Motor Company (Volvo, Jaguar, etc.).

By September 2001, work on the exterior of the future Aston Martin DB9 (in-plant designation - AM803) was completed. However, just a month earlier, Henrik Fisker, who had previously worked in the BMW design studio, had been appointed to the post of chief designer of the company instead of Jan Callum. The new head did not approve of the body, which, in his opinion, was too aggressive, and the stylists had to deal with fine-tuning the panels.the finished car, aiming to make its appearance more balanced.

Guided by the principle of "horizontal integration", the tuning of aerodynamics was entrusted to Volvo specialists. They managed to achieve an optimal distribution of incoming air flows, to reduce the lifting force, which affects the car's handling when driving at high speeds. Swedish engineers also worked on the passive safety of the DB9. They, in particular, selected the shape and size of the elements of the programmed deformation, establishedin the front of the frame (in front of the engine) and in a frontal collision, taking on the role of "dampers".

Thanks to the original design of the doors, when opened, they rise upward by 12 degrees. The interior of the DB9 is an example of a successful combination of traditionalism and modernity. There is not a single shiny surface here - only brushed aluminum and wood rubbed with a special oil (for better texture display). The aluminum instrument panel, bearing the engraving with the emblem of the company, in addition to four analogue scales, accommodates a pair of liquid crystaltheir high-resolution displays - they display the service information of the on-board computer.

Around the “family” chronograph on the center console are grouped the control panel for the navigator, the “climate” and the Linn audio system with 10 loudspeakers. Slightly higher - the buttons controlling the modes of the "machine" (on the version with "mechanics" the lever is in its usual place); between them is a transparent engine start button decorated with a "winged" logo.

Power unit DB9 - 6-liter V-shaped "dozen", this is the third generationnew V12 Ford. Having installed new camshafts and crankshafts, modified the exhaust, lubrication and injection control systems, the designers removed 450 "horses" at 6000 rpm. and 570 Nm of torque at 5000 rpm. With such a motor, the car runs at a maximum speed of 300 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds, depending on the transmission, is 4.7 seconds. (with 6-speed "mechanics") or 4.9 sec. (with a 6-speed "automatic" controlled "by wire"). At the same time, the engine has become very elastic: 70% of the maximum torque is developed already at 1500 rpm.Powerful brakes complete the picture. The diameters of the ventilated brake discs at the front and rear are respectively 355 and 330 mm. Plus the EBA emergency braking system. And in order not to let the car go astray, stabilizing assistants are provided - ABS, EBD, TC, DSC.

When developing a new model, the designers managed to achieve an ideal mass distribution between the axles (50:50), for which the gearbox was installed directly on the leading rear axle, and the engine was shifted as far as possible behind the front. KP, as already mentioned, can be both automatic and mhanical. In the first case, it is an "automatic" made by ZF, in the second - the Italian mechanism Graziano (the gearbox of this company is installed, for example, on a Ferrari 575M). Both boxes have six steps.

To understand how the DB9 is structurally different from all previous Aston Martin, just look at the section of the central tunnel: there is a link between the rear axle and the engine - a carbon propeller shaft, which weighs much lighter than steel and has less moment of inertia. Developers actively struggled with the excess weight of the carMe: Apart from the frame, the hood, roof and rear fenders are made of aluminum. The front fenders and boot lid are made of composite materials. All together allowed to get a small gain in weight, compared to the Aston Martin DB7, to double the rigidity of the body and to provide richer equipment for the car.

It takes about 200 hours to assemble one car. In particular, only the operation of painting the Aston Martin DB9, from the preparation of the body surface to the painting itself, takes 50 hours.

The coupe premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003Aston Martin DB9. Its length is 4.7 meters and its weight is 1.8 tons. Under the hood is a 12-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with 457 horsepower. From zero to one hundred km / h, the car accelerates in 4.7 seconds, and its top speed is 306 kilometers per hour. The power unit is paired with an automatic transmission with manual shift capability. As an option, you can order a gearshift system using special levers on the steering wheel. The interior is distinguished by a stylish design, an abundance of leather and alcantra. Landing forma - 2 + 2, two full front seats, and two small ones in the back. The car is started using a special button. Powerful brakes based on Brembo components are standard, as well as a stability control system with sporty settings.

In 2008, Aston Martin restyled the DB9 coupe and convertible. The most significant changes were made to the interior and powertrain. The engine was boosted to 470 hp, while the torque increased to 600 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in the updated DB9 takes 4.6 seconds. Maximumthe speed increased from 299 to 306 km / h. The restyled version received a new radiator grille with five horizontal strips instead of seven. The rear-view mirrors and the design of the 19-inch alloy wheels have also changed. 10-spoke wheels are offered as standard, for a surcharge you can order 20-spoke graphite-coated wheels.

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