First launched in 2004, the DB9 has become 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 6.0 liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, and a torque output of 443 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm. At the same time, ...

Like the DB9 Coupe, power for the DB9 Volante is supplied by Aston Martin's low emissions, all-alloy, 48-valve, 6.0-liter, V12 engine. Like the DB9 Coupe it is offered with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automated manual transmission. Both the current DB9 coupe and Volante recently received slight makeovers to stay fresh in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Under the hood, both cars ...

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 least expensive, 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 ...

The roadster variation of the V8 Vantage uses the same mechanicals as the coupe, which means a dry-sump 420-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 driving the rear wheels via a choice of six-speed transaxles. There is a traditional, three-pedal manual or an optional Prodrive-developed automated manual (Sportshift) with paddles swapping cogs or a fully automatic mode. Aston Martin claims the car will reach 60 ...