CAR Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin has presented the renewed DB9 model line-up. Including the Coupe and Volante (covertible) variants), the DB9 features a restyled front end, new headlight units and an Adaptive Damping System.The market launch is expected for next July.

Among the styling changes of the 2010 Aston Martin DB9 are the new front bumper, bright finish radiator grille and a re-shaped lower intake featuring bright hexagonal mesh.

Additional renewed details include new headlight bezels, re-styled sills, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and clear rear light lenses complete the external revisions.

The DB9's passive damping system has been replaced by a new Adaptive Damping System (ADS), which offers enhanced ride comfort together with sharper handling when switched to Sport mode.

A new tyre pressure monitoring system, a revised Bluetooth microphone system and the addition of a new Double Apex alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options broaden the DB9's specification.

The Aston Martin DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante (convertible) with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed automatic transmission.

Production of the new DB9 has already started and the first deliveries will begin in July 2010, with prices starting from £122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and £131,445 for the DB9 Volante.

From the official Press Release:

Design

According to Aston Martin's Director of Design, Marek Reichman, subtlety and fine attention to detail is the key: "The beauty of an Aston Martin comes from harmonious proportions, a ground-hugging stance, taut surfacing and a complete and thorough attention to detail. The DB9 epitomises these qualities; it is beautiful but subtle – not attention seeking."

At the front a new bumper is the main change, with a re-shaped lower intake featuring hexagonal mesh to compliment the new bright finish radiator grille.

New headlamp bezels complete the fresh nose treatment.

In profile the DB9's sill has also been changed, with a more prominent 'hockey stick' curve ahead of the rear wheels.

Marek Reichman explains: "The DB9 remains one of the world's most beautiful sports cars and is instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin; the changes we have introduced here modernise the DB9 to keep it at the forefront of automotive design."

Other changes include silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels as standard, together with new design option wheels and a bright finish grille.

Clear rear light lenses are also standard. Inside Double Apex alloy finish is now added to the list of options, along with the exceptional BeoSound audio system from Bang & Olufsen.

(Source: Aston Martin)