2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost

24 May, 2008 13 Comments

The 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has joined its baby brother, the V8 Vantage, for a performance overhaul.

The DB9’s 6.0-litre V12 engine has been boosted from 335kW to 350kW with torque now nudging the 600Nm mark.

This has shaved a tenth off the supercar’s 0-100km/h time – dropping to just 4.6 seconds with the top speed jumping to 305km/h.

Handling has also been improved thanks to revisions made to the chassis and suspension setup.

Not unlike the V8 Vantage, the 2009 DB9 will also feature a new centre console and switch gear – a highly criticised aspect of the existing model.

It will also receive a new ECU (Emotional Control Unit) as seen in the striking Aston Martin DBS.

Exterior changes include new side mirrors, a revised grill and updated 19-inch wheels.

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13 Responses to “2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost”

Lightbulb Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Great looking car.

Cheers !
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Mitchell Oke Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Geez it’s about time, the previous version was so ugly! :P
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Martin Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Mitchell Oke, you have to be kidding, the DB9 was never ugly.
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crouchy Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
gorgeous car… but no gear stick on a ’sports’ car…..

that is just plain stupid!
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Duck Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I agree Martin! How and when was the Aston Martin was ever ugly Mitchell Oke?
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George Says:
May 24th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
I think he was being sarcastic guys…?
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acfsambo Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 12:35 am
to even more sarcastic he should have written ‘was soooooo ugly’
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Mitchell Oke Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am
I thought the sarcasm was pretty clear, oh well.
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Mitch Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
only 350 from a 6 litre v12, BMW are making 300ish with a 4 litre v8.
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Martin Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Note well though, this isnt turbo charged like im sure the BMW’s is and the DB9 isnt a far out sports car like the M3 etc. are so it doesnt need to be overly powerful, still not to say the DB9 isnt powerful though.
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Mitchell Oke Says:
May 25th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
The new BMW M3 produces 309kw using a NA V8.
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Sam Says:
June 2nd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
OMG i luv this car adn no tis not turbocharged although the DBS is pushing its way thru

Still i luv the audi le mans quattro
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Arthur Says:
November 4th, 2008 at 11:28 am
How about the fuel consumption? Still that bad?
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