By Mike Torpey on 2010-06-28 - Driving Force news editor and responsible for organising our daily output. He was staff motoring editor of the Liverpool Echo for 20 years.
Aston's putting on
the style
THE Aston Martin DB9 has been given a massive revamp in the most significant upgrade programme since its debut in 2003.
The stunning model is the most successful Aston of all time - an honour it shares with the V8 Vantage - and is seen by its maker as the definitive grand tourer.
Subtle styling changes freshen the DB9's appearance with a new front bumper, bright finish radiator grille and a re-shaped lower intake featuring a hexagonal mesh.
And new headlight bezels, re-styled sills, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and clear rear light lenses complete the external revisions.
Under the skin the DB9's passive damping system has been replaced by a new Adaptive Damping System, which offers enhanced ride comfort together with sharper handling when switched to Sport mode.
The ADS system is offered as standard equipment across the DB9 range, taking in both Coupe and Volante (convertible).
A new tyre pressure monitoring system, revised Bluetooth microphone system and the addition of a new alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options broaden the DB9's specification.
Aston Martin's product development director Ian Minards says it is all part of an ongoing commitment to continual improvement.
"The DB9 was the first car built at Gaydon adopting the VH architecture. It has evolved every year since, with significant changes including a power upgrade and successive reductions in CO emissions.
"The latest package of improvements goes further than ever, highlighting the DB9's qualities as a true sporting GT and underlining its role as the backbone car of our range."
The DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional ‘Touchtronic 2' six-speed automatic transmission.
Production of the revised car is already underway, with deliveries commencing in the next few weeks. Prices start from £122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and £131,445 for the DB9 Volante.
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