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Aston Martin DB9 GT Coupe '15
Before a replacement model arrives next year, Aston Martin will introduce the new range-topping DB9 GT at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Aston Martin DB9 GT is the most powerful DB9 ever made.
Mated to the Touchtronic II six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system, the engine allows the DB9 GT to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds and to reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).
In addition to the power update, the DB9 GT gets significant equipment changes including the arrival of the AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system. AMi II offers a revised menu structure which is said to make using the system even more user-friendly.
Key improvements were made in areas including text message integration, vehicle status information and extended background themes for greater personalization. Ami II offers AM, FM, DAB and SDAR reception (US only), USB ports and Bluetooth audio streaming.
From a styling point of view, the Aston Martin DB9 GT distinguishes itself from lesser DB9s thanks to subtle GT badges, black painted splitter and diffuser, revised headlights and taillights and new ten-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. Other exterior details include black anodized brake calipers and a GT engraving on the aluminum fuel filler cap.
Customers can further customize the car with carbon fiber taillight inserts, side strakes, front splitter and rear diffuser, as well as graphite, diamond-turned ten-spoke alloy wheels and alternative brake caliper colors.
The interior of the DB9 GT features “GT” embroidery on the leather seats, an iridium trim pack and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel (Coupe only). Optional extras include center console finishes in Ice Mocha and Copper Cuprum, Duotone leather seats, door inserts and head linings, and a One-77-inspired steering wheel design.
The Aston Martin DB9 GT is available to order worldwide, with prices starting from £140,000 RRP in the UK, €187,000 in Germany and $199,950 in the US.
Text by Dan Mihalascu
Aston Martin's press release:
Specs:
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Before a replacement model arrives next year, Aston Martin will introduce the new range-topping DB9 GT at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Aston Martin DB9 GT is the most powerful DB9 ever made.
Mated to the Touchtronic II six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system, the engine allows the DB9 GT to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds and to reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph).
In addition to the power update, the DB9 GT gets significant equipment changes including the arrival of the AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system. AMi II offers a revised menu structure which is said to make using the system even more user-friendly.
Key improvements were made in areas including text message integration, vehicle status information and extended background themes for greater personalization. Ami II offers AM, FM, DAB and SDAR reception (US only), USB ports and Bluetooth audio streaming.
From a styling point of view, the Aston Martin DB9 GT distinguishes itself from lesser DB9s thanks to subtle GT badges, black painted splitter and diffuser, revised headlights and taillights and new ten-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. Other exterior details include black anodized brake calipers and a GT engraving on the aluminum fuel filler cap.
Customers can further customize the car with carbon fiber taillight inserts, side strakes, front splitter and rear diffuser, as well as graphite, diamond-turned ten-spoke alloy wheels and alternative brake caliper colors.
The interior of the DB9 GT features “GT” embroidery on the leather seats, an iridium trim pack and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel (Coupe only). Optional extras include center console finishes in Ice Mocha and Copper Cuprum, Duotone leather seats, door inserts and head linings, and a One-77-inspired steering wheel design.
The Aston Martin DB9 GT is available to order worldwide, with prices starting from £140,000 RRP in the UK, €187,000 in Germany and $199,950 in the US.
Text by Dan Mihalascu
Aston Martin's press release:
Since their debut in the early 1950s, the 'DB' models offered by Aston Martin have been synonymous with sophisticated grand touring and thrilling sports car performance.
In the tyre tracks of DB4, DB5, DB6 and DB7, today's DB9 GT continues that distinguished tradition of luxury, excitement and style with a raft of engineering, equipment and styling developments calculated to make this the very best of what DB9 can be.
Fundamental to the new model's unique appeal is its uprated 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine, which is capable of generating 547 PS at 6750 rpm, and 620 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.
The all-alloy, quad overhead cam, 48-valve 5,935 cc front mid-mounted V12 is mated to the proven rear mid-mounted Touchtronic II six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system. It carries the British luxury sports car maker's core GT offering from rest to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 183 mph.
The independent double wishbone suspension all round continues to deliver secure handling while the three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) offers distinct Normal, Sport and Track modes for the broadest possible breadth of dynamic characteristics.
However power is only part of the story, as the new Aston Martin also includes important and far-reaching equipment changes which underline its position as the best DB9 to date.
Most notable among the interior equipment updates is the arrival of the AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system. While AMi debuted on the range-topping Vanquish at its launch, AMi II offers a revised menu structure which makes using the system even more user-friendly.
Building on the system launched in the Vanquish, the DB9 GT's AMi II infotainment package sees key improvements made in a number of areas including text message integration, vehicle status information and extended background themes for greater personalisation.
Offering AM, FM, DAB and SDAR reception (US only), USB ports, Bluetooth audio streaming the system delivers superb connectivity and entertainment simply and easily.
Ian Minards, Product Development Director at Aston Martin, explained: "Refining the DB9's already impressive attributes into what we have today in the DB9 GT has been a careful and delicate process.
"Maintaining the effortlessly refined nature of our core GT sports car, while boosting power and introducing state-of-the-art infotainment systems, has required fine judgements and painstaking engineering.
"I'm confident the result, in the shape of the DB9 GT, represents the very best of what DB9 can be, and sets the standard for luxury grand tourers in this class."
Instantly recognised the world over as a timelessly stylish Aston Martin, the core visual characteristics of the DB9 are of course retained in the DB9 GT. Refined styling enhancements inside and out, however, signal that this new car once again leads its class.
Aside from the subtle GT badges, this new DB9 is identified by black painted splitter and diffuser, revised headlight and tail light treatments and new ten-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. Black anodised brake calipers and a GT engraving on the aluminium fuel filler cap further distinguish the new model.
Options, for those who wish to further personalise their car, include carbon fibre tail lamp inserts, side strakes, front splitter and rear diffuser; graphite, diamond-turned ten-spoke alloy wheels and alternative brake caliper colours.
Inside, the 2+2 seating configuration remains, however the seats now boast 'GT' embroidery on the unique fluted leather. An iridium trim pack and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel (Coupe only) further distinguish the new car.
A broad array of options inside the DB9 GT include various centre console finishes such as Ice Mocha and Copper Cuprum, while other interior options include Duotone leather seats, door inserts and head linings; and a One-77-inspired steering wheel design.
Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said: "The purity of form and proportion, together with a lithe powerful, stance, remain at the core of what the DB9 is to look at. With these changes, we have made the DB9 GT yet more stylish, while retaining its unmistakable and globally renowned identity."
In the tyre tracks of DB4, DB5, DB6 and DB7, today's DB9 GT continues that distinguished tradition of luxury, excitement and style with a raft of engineering, equipment and styling developments calculated to make this the very best of what DB9 can be.
Fundamental to the new model's unique appeal is its uprated 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine, which is capable of generating 547 PS at 6750 rpm, and 620 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm.
The all-alloy, quad overhead cam, 48-valve 5,935 cc front mid-mounted V12 is mated to the proven rear mid-mounted Touchtronic II six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system. It carries the British luxury sports car maker's core GT offering from rest to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 183 mph.
The independent double wishbone suspension all round continues to deliver secure handling while the three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) offers distinct Normal, Sport and Track modes for the broadest possible breadth of dynamic characteristics.
However power is only part of the story, as the new Aston Martin also includes important and far-reaching equipment changes which underline its position as the best DB9 to date.
Most notable among the interior equipment updates is the arrival of the AMi II touch-sensitive Aston Martin infotainment system. While AMi debuted on the range-topping Vanquish at its launch, AMi II offers a revised menu structure which makes using the system even more user-friendly.
Building on the system launched in the Vanquish, the DB9 GT's AMi II infotainment package sees key improvements made in a number of areas including text message integration, vehicle status information and extended background themes for greater personalisation.
Offering AM, FM, DAB and SDAR reception (US only), USB ports, Bluetooth audio streaming the system delivers superb connectivity and entertainment simply and easily.
Ian Minards, Product Development Director at Aston Martin, explained: "Refining the DB9's already impressive attributes into what we have today in the DB9 GT has been a careful and delicate process.
"Maintaining the effortlessly refined nature of our core GT sports car, while boosting power and introducing state-of-the-art infotainment systems, has required fine judgements and painstaking engineering.
"I'm confident the result, in the shape of the DB9 GT, represents the very best of what DB9 can be, and sets the standard for luxury grand tourers in this class."
Instantly recognised the world over as a timelessly stylish Aston Martin, the core visual characteristics of the DB9 are of course retained in the DB9 GT. Refined styling enhancements inside and out, however, signal that this new car once again leads its class.
Aside from the subtle GT badges, this new DB9 is identified by black painted splitter and diffuser, revised headlight and tail light treatments and new ten-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. Black anodised brake calipers and a GT engraving on the aluminium fuel filler cap further distinguish the new model.
Options, for those who wish to further personalise their car, include carbon fibre tail lamp inserts, side strakes, front splitter and rear diffuser; graphite, diamond-turned ten-spoke alloy wheels and alternative brake caliper colours.
Inside, the 2+2 seating configuration remains, however the seats now boast 'GT' embroidery on the unique fluted leather. An iridium trim pack and Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel (Coupe only) further distinguish the new car.
A broad array of options inside the DB9 GT include various centre console finishes such as Ice Mocha and Copper Cuprum, while other interior options include Duotone leather seats, door inserts and head linings; and a One-77-inspired steering wheel design.
Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said: "The purity of form and proportion, together with a lithe powerful, stance, remain at the core of what the DB9 is to look at. With these changes, we have made the DB9 GT yet more stylish, while retaining its unmistakable and globally renowned identity."
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