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2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost

May 24, 2008 by George Skentzos  




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

2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost

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.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost

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.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost

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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Comments

13 Responses to “2009 Aston Martin DB9 power boost”
  1. Lightbulb says:

    Great looking car.

    Cheers !

  2. Mitchell Oke says:

    Geez it’s about time, the previous version was so ugly! :P

  3. Martin says:

    Mitchell Oke, you have to be kidding, the DB9 was never ugly.

  4. crouchy says:

    gorgeous car… but no gear stick on a ’sports’ car…..

    that is just plain stupid!

  5. Duck says:

    I agree Martin! How and when was the Aston Martin was ever ugly Mitchell Oke?

  6. George says:

    I think he was being sarcastic guys…?

  7. acfsambo says:

    to even more sarcastic he should have written ‘was soooooo ugly’

  8. Mitchell Oke says:

    I thought the sarcasm was pretty clear, oh well.

  9. Mitch says:

    only 350 from a 6 litre v12, BMW are making 300ish with a 4 litre v8.

  10. Martin says:

    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.

  11. Mitchell Oke says:

    The new BMW M3 produces 309kw using a NA V8.

  12. Sam says:

    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

  13. Arthur says:

    How about the fuel consumption? Still that bad?

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