Launched in 2004, the DB9 is Aston Martin's most recognized model. A four-seat grand tourer, the DB9 is priced against the Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo. Compared to its rivals, the DB9 is more luxurious, but still reasonably sporty. The DB9 features a 5.9 liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower at 6,000 rpm thanks to a recent 20 hp bump in power output, with torque output of 443 lb-ft ...

Aston Martin launched its DB9 Volante - a convertible version of the DB9 grand tourer - at the 2004 Detroit Motor Show. It was the sixth new car from the company in less than two and a half years. Like the DB9 Coupe, power for the Volante is supplied by Aston Martin's low emissions, all-alloy, 48-valve, 5.9-liter, V12 engine. Like the DB9 Coupe it is offered with a six-speed manual or a ...

Aston Martin revealed an all-new flagship model for the 2008 model year called the DBS. A concept version of the coupe was revealed in 2006, followed by an appearance in the James Bond film Casino Royale. The production car goes on sale in 2008. The world got its first look at the aluminum, magnesium alloy and carbon fibre composite body at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The ...

Affectionately described as the "baby Aston," the V8 Vantage coupe is Aston Martin's cheapest, smallest and highest volume model currently on the market. It is positioned in price against the Porsche 911 Carrera S, Audi R8, Mercedes SL550, and BMW M6, but in reality is different from all those vehicles. It's lighter and more nimble than the M6 or SL, but more of a grand tourer than the ...

Aston Martin launched its new V8 Vantage Roadster at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show, about one year after the production introduction of the successful coupe, and began selling it as a 2008 model. While the convertible is 200 lbs heavier than the coupe, Aston promises identical performance numbers, at least in the benchmark acceleration tests. The roadster uses the same mechanicals as the ...