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1. Aston Martin DB9 – Hottest Convertible Cars
According to many car reviews, the Aston Martin DB9 is one of the hottest convertible cars today.
Based on published online and printed car reviews, its rank was consolidated from analysis of other
reviews, reliability and safety data, and test drives. It is loved more by the automotive industry for its
precise steering, exceptional interior, exclusive exterior, and best of all, the DB9 has one of the

2. smoothest rides in its class. But what exactly makes it one of the hottest cars today? Why is it sought
after so much that it ranked 8 out of 10 among exotic sports cars? Let’s take a deeper look.
The Aston Martin DB9 is a Grand Tourer/Gran Turismo (GT) sports car. It was first designed and
developed by Aston Martin Lagondola Limited in 2004. As DB7’s (now discontinued) successor, its
naming as DB9 was a huge move for its manufacturer. DB9 has two variants: the coupe and the more
popular, Volante convertible. Both variants carry the 6.0L V12 engine which enables both to produce
470 horsepower. Naming the car DB8 would give the impression that the car has a V8 engine. Another
reason for not naming it DB8 was its gradual evolution from the Jaguar-based DB7. The DB9 is
ultimately unique in its sense.
The Aston Martin DB9 also has top-of-the-line body, performance, transmission, engine, wheels and
tires, steering, brakes, suspension, interior, and car entertainment features. Its body has a extruded
bonded aluminum VH structure, composite and aluminum body panels, extruded aluminum door side-
impact beams, clear LED rear lamps, high-intensity discharge headlamps, and halogen projector
headlamps. Its performance on the other hand, possesses a 350KW maximum power at 6000RPM,
600NM at 5000 RPM maximum torque, and 186KPH maximum speed. To produce such a
performance, the DB9 has an all-alloy, quad overhead camshaft 48 valve 5935CC V12 engine. Its top
competitor, the Ferrari California and Lamborghini Gallardo, are considerably faster, but they still
can’t beat DB9’s fine-tuned suspension which has an Adaptive Damping System (ADS), independent
double wishbones with anti-dive geometry, springs, coil, monotube adaptive dampers, and anti-roll
bar.
In Gaydon, Aston Martin’s production facility, the DB9 was first built. It was also the first Aston
Martin model to be built there. Only an approximate five thousand units a year were allowed to built
in that facility, the same volume as other exotic cars like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Ferrari F430 were
produced. However, the DB9 is more often compared against the Jaguar XKR, the Bentley
Continental GT produced by Volkswagen, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG variants, and the BMW’s ten-
cylinder powered M6. Due to these comparisons, Aston Martin loyalists were reassured that the
volume of DB9 convertibles will be vaguely higher than previous models, but it will keep up with
only a small statistical fraction of the high-end sports car market. Now, that’s definitely a hot car.

3. The Aston Martin DB9, despite its high-end features, still has some daunting critics. They claim the
DB9 has a useless backseat, small trunk, and boring exterior updates. Nevertheless, no one seems to
dislike the DB9. It’s still one of the hottest convertible cars with a refined interior cabin and precise
steering – perfect for long drives.
Aston Martin DB9 – Smart Car Future
Without a doubt, the Aston Martin DB9 features a luxurious interior with its wood inlays and leather
surfaces. However, that’s not what we’ll be looking into. Inside the DB9, are some of the best interior
features and car entertainment available on the market today and thus, making it the smart sports car
of the future? It certainly meets the expectations of car aficionados with its modern interior features.

4. One of them even claimed that there’s no room inside a DB9 without a soft leather lining. Interiors are
not the only thing DB9 is good at. It also features a superb line of steering, brakes, and suspension
systems.
The Aston Martin DB9 was first released into the market in 2004. It is a GT, Grand Tourer or Gran
Turismo (in Italian), sports car that was developed and designed by the British manufacturer Aston
Martin Lagonda Limited. It is available in two variants: the coupe and the Volante convertible – both
are offered in 6-speen automatic or manual transmission. It features a 5.9L V12 engine with 426 hp at
6000 rpm, maximum torque of 600nm at 5000 rpm, and maximum speed of 186 kph. It has an 80 liter
fuel capacity, 2745mm wheelbase, 11.5m turning circle, and 1800 kerb weight. The DB9 measures
4710mm in length, 2017mm wide, and 1270mm in height.
DB9 exterior does not fall behind. It has an extruded bonded aluminum VH structure, clear LED rear
lamps, high intensity discharge headlamps (dipped beam), halogen projector headlamps, extruded
aluminum door side-impact beams, and aluminum and composite body panels. A true beauty, the DB9
still exudes tradition. It is still conservative in a certain way on how one can appreciate its curves, yet
adventurous enough to love its interior features and entertainment system.
Inside, the Aston Martin DB9 specs full-grain leather interior, walnut facia trim and graphite center
console finish with Iridium silver surround, and leather sports steering wheel. Its seats are also the best
with its electrically adjustable sports seats, heated front seats, and memory seats. It also has a
powerfold exterior heated mirrors, heated rear screen, automatic temperature control, OEL displays,
trip computer, cruise control, glass ECU, LED map reading lights, boot-mounted umbrella, and Lamy
pen and pen holder. For ultimate safety, DB9 interiors feature dual-stage driver/front passenger
airbags, front passenger side airbags, alarm and immobilizer, and remote control central door locking
and boot release. It also features its state-of-the-art Bluetooth telephone prep, satellite navigation,
auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, and tire pressure monitoring
system. Car interiors can’t get any better than this. All of its features has even earned the DB9 many
positive reviews. It has created an upscale ambiance, an exotic yet traditional feel.
As with its car entertainment features, the Aston Martin DB9 has the 700 Watts Aston Martin
Premium Audio system with Dolby Pro Logic II. It also includes a 6-CD autochanger. Other car
entertainment features in DB9 includes an integrated Apple iPod connector, USB connector, and a

5. 3.5mm auxiliary input socket. According to some reviews, the DB9’s entertainment features and its
Aston Martin DB9 – Daily Automotive
elegant interiors blend well together.
The DB9 is a Gran Turismo/Grand Tourer (GT) sports car manufactured by Aston Martin. First
launched in the market 2004, it has now become one of the most luxurious sports cars ever to have
been built. It comes in two variants: the Aston Martin DB9 coupe, and the Aston Martin DB9 Volante
convertible. With its features, it is more loved by the automotive industry than any other cards of its
kind. The reason? The DB9 has precise steering, exclusive exterior, and exceptional interior. The best
part, it provides one of the smoothest rides in sports cars.
The DB9 puts together comfort with
agility and speed. Test drivers were not
disappointed though, only a few sports
cars are comfortable enough to take on
long drives anyway. To enable this, the
DB9 is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine.
It produces 470 horsepower and 443
pound-feet torque. A touch of the throttle
makes this civilized GT into a barbaric
beast. It is also available in six-speed
automatic and six-speed manual transmissions. The DB9 can also change directions easily. It responds
to brake inputs and steering with an immediacy that is not always associated with grand touring
coupes. Its new adaptive suspension enables the DB9 to deliver a better balance between handling and
ride.

6. To provide and deliver all its power, beauty, and soul, the Aston Martin DB9 speed rests on its
features. Its body has aluminum and composite body panels, extruded bonded aluminum VH structure,
halogen projector headlamps, extruded aluminum door with side-impact beams, and clear LED rear
lamps. Its engine, as mentioned above, is an all-alloy quad overhead camshaft 48 valve 5935CC V12.
It is front mid-mounted with a rear-wheel drive. Its exhaust system is fully catalyzed stainless steel
with active bypass valves. Its transmission on the other hand, has a rear mid-mounted Touchtronic 2
six speed automatic, or manual, with electronic shift-by-wire control system. It also has an alloy
torque tube with carbon propeller shaft, limited slip differential, and a final drive ratio of 3.154:1.
Aside from these features, the wheel and tires, steering, brakes, and suspension, all have top-of-the-
line details as well. The DB9 wheels and tires features a 19” 20-spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels
with diamond-turned finish, 8.5J x 19” front wheel, 9.5J x 19: rear wheel, Bridgestone Potenza front
and rear tires, and a tire repair kit. Steering also features rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive
power-assisted steering with a column tilt and reach adjustment. Its brakes on the other hand, features
a grooved and ventilated steel discs with 4-piston monobloc calipers (355mm at the front, 330mm at
the rear), a Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control (TC), and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). DB9
suspension features include a Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with sport mode; at the front, an
independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and
monotube adaptive dampers; and at the rear, an independent double wishbones incorporating anti-
squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers.
Although the Aston Martin DB9 did not top the list of luxurious sports cars, it still ranked high when
reviewers and testers finally understood what it was built for – speed and comfort for everyday use.

7. Aston Martin DB9 – Top Cars to Get You
Noticed!
The Aston Martin DB9 is a Grand Tourer (GT) sports car first launched in 2004 by Aston Martin. DB,
with which the model was named, was taken from David Brown’s initial, Aston Martin’s owner from
1947 to 1972. The Aston Martin DB9 top speed was designed by Ian Callum and finished by Henrik
Fisker. It comes in two variants: the Volante convertible and the coupe. Rich in history, power, and
beauty, the Aston Martin DB9 is today, one of the top cars to get you noticed.
The DB9 was Aston Martin’s first car model to be developed and designed using Ford's Aluminum VH
(vertical/horizontal) platform (now more known as the VH Platform). Its body structure is actually
made up of composites and aluminium put together using robot-assisted adhesive bonding system
and self-piercing, mechanically-fixed rivets. The bonded aluminium structure in the DB9, though it is
25 percent lighter, has twice more torsional rigidity compared to its predecessor, the Aston Martin
DB7. Aston Martin engineers, also together with Ford’s Research and Vehicle Technology Team
(RVT), designed the quad-cam; 48-valve engine used in the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish and reduced
its weight by 11.8 kg (26 lb), so they can use it in the DB9. Superior exterior, add in a top-performing
engine, and you get yourself an eye-catcher.
The Aston Martin DB9 has essentially undergone many changes since its launching. According to
many reviews, the DB9 is gorgeous and stunning, surely to keep heads turning. However, they say
that the minor changes in this year’s model would have been better it the manufacturer tried a little
harder. In this year’s exterior, Aston Martin added a new front fascia, new headlamp bezels, and
reshaped side grills. The new additions were, in reality, special enough to stand out from the crowd.
In cities where Ferraris, Porsches, Bentleys, and Lamborghinis are common, the DB9’s unique
exterior keeps its place as one of the top cars to get you noticed.
Aside from its exterior and engine performance, the Aston DB9 features a luxurious interior with its
full-grain leather interior, leather sports steering wheel, graphite center console finish and walnut
facia trim, electrically adjustable sports seats, exterior mirrors and memory seats, heated front seats,

8. dual-stage driver, powerfold exterior heated mirrors, front passenger front and side airbags, heated
rear screen, organic electroluminescent displays, automatic-controlled temperature, cruise control,
trip computer, Bluetooth telephone prep, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, satellite navigation
and radio system, garage door opener, front and rear parking sensors, alarm and immobilizer, tyre
pressure monitoring system, remote-controlled central boot release and door locking, tracking
device, glass ECU, LED map-reading lights, Lamy pen and pen holder, and a boot-mounted umbrella.
The DB9 also has a state-of-the-art car entertainment with its 700 watts Aston Martin Premium
Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II; it also includes a 6 CD autochanger; USB connector, integrated
Apple iPod connector, and a 3.5mm auxiliary input socket.
Furthermore, the Aston Martin DB9 has a 80 liter fuel capacity, 1800kg kerb weight (Touchtronic 2’),
11.5m turning circle, 2745mm wheelbase, 1270mm height, 4710mm length, and 2017mm width.