Behold! Aston Martin DBRS9 Caught Testing!

[YSSMAN]

While the recently-unveiled Aston Martin DBS will be unique to the forthcoming "Casino Royale" James Bond film, a nearly identical car will be sold to the general public under the 'DBRS 9' moniker, according to Hans G. Lehmann. What's more, the basic design of the DBS will form the basis for the next-generation DB9, according to the super spy photographer. The "RS" variant will have a wider track, lower ground clearance, and bold scoops and air intakes up front. According to rumours, the V12 engine's performance was boosted from 450 hp to more than 500 hp for the DBRS 9.

It only reinforces the facts about the DB9:

- Best looking car built in the past ten years
- Best GT car on sale today
- More power warmly welcome

 

[Vonie]

It's got too many letters in the name and I don't like the big gouge in the front fender, but other than that, 👍.

 

[fangorn_forest]

I love the DB9, but I'd have to disagree and say that the current V8 Vantage is actually the best looking car made in a long time.

 

[ND4SPD]

Hotness. I actually kinda choked while drinking my water when I saw the 2nd pic.

 

[Kylehnat]

I'd rather marry that DB9 than a woman. It's better looking, and doesn't cost as much.

 

[a6m5]

- Best looking car built in the past ten years

It would be very hard to argue this. I'm just awe struck, man. It is just gorgeous!

 

[Dave A]

I don't like it as much as a regular DB9, I like this though. The first time I saw it I wasn't so sure but it's grown on me.

 

[ßen]

Well, that is absolutely utterly gorgeous. The DB9 is my favourite car, ever, and this looks fit to take the crown. Big thumbs up from me 👍 .

 

[Casio]

Bloody hell. Look at all those letters on the back.

Sorry. Don't like it.

 

[MagpieRacer]

Man that is one dam fine looking motor.

 

[Specialized]

That car just made me dribble on my new shirt!

Spec....

 

[Pink_the_Floyd]

What's so new?

It's just a DB9 with other rims and another rearbumper.


Besides that, I can' t spot any other differences...

But I think we all have to agree, the DB9 is THE sports...ehhh.supercar of 1990-2010, defintly 👍

 

[Dave A]

It's lower wider, it has a big lip spoiler, skirst that show you just how much wider it actually is. It's the RS version of the DB9 so it's not meant to look like a different car.

 

[Tornado]

- Best looking car built in the past ten years

I beleive it's older, not as good fundamentally but better looking brother would like to interject:

As would every Alfa made in the past 10 years.

- Best GT car on sale today

And I believe DCX would also like to interject:

As does Maserati:

And even Aston themselves:

But I think we all have to agree, the DB9 is THE sports...ehhh.supercar of 1990-2010, defintly

Not even close.

 

[Dave A]

The DB9 is already a better GT than the Merc, Maserati and the Vanquish. I also think the DB9 is the best looking car ever, including the DB7, though the DB7 certainly does give it a run for it's money. However, this new more agreesive body of the DBRS9 doesn't improve on the DB9 imo, it makes it look uglier, not ugly, but uglier.

 

[SimRaceDriver]

The 2nd pic is the best the bunch and shows off the cars overall good looks, but to say it's the best looking car in the last 10 years is a long shot!

Personally, I think an Enzo and the former F50 were better 'looking' cars, and I would still buy a C6 Z06 over this Aston Martin, but then again, that's probalby because I'm looking to buy a Z06 (Hopefully if all goes well) by the end of the year.

Still though, this is ONE HOT LOOKING CAR!

 

[harrytuttle]

As would every Alfa made in the past 10 years.

This is too much like a bar of soap compared to the DB9, and way too much like a body-kitted Jaguar XK. The extraneous scoop below the main grille doesn't do it any favors, nor do the pie-plate wheels.


I disagree about Alfa:

^It's got the same dog-taking-a-poo profile as the Crossfire.

^Nice, but almost generic (and not because almost everyone has one).

^Not bad, but still not better. The face is a bit too scrunched up, like Renee Zellweger.

^Maybe, but the DB9 is a bit better resolved, better proportioned. It flows better front to back, where the Vanquish is a bit too fussy from high views.

There's simply not a bad angle on the DB9. There are cars that are much better dynamically, others that are more luxurious or desirable, but in the looks department, the DB9 is tops in modern cars.

 

[Tornado]

There's simply not a bad angle on the DB9. There are cars that are much better dynamically, others that are more luxurious or desirable, but in the looks department, the DB9 is tops in modern cars.

The rear end, perhaps? Or does that not count?

^It's got the same dog-taking-a-poo profile as the Crossfire.
^Not bad, but still not better. The face is a bit too scrunched up, like Renee Zellweger.

You have made Guigaro cry. Besides, you missed where I said they were better GT's than the Aston, not that they were better looking.

This is too much like a bar of soap compared to the DB9, and way too much like a body-kitted Jaguar XK. The extraneous scoop below the main grille doesn't do it any favors, nor do the pie-plate wheels.

The DB7 needed a new chassis before the XK was even out. That's how wrong that statement was. And not all of them came with those features you pointed out, whereas all DB9's come with "Huge Assend Syndrome."

 

[Sakiale]

Toronado--You DID in fact say the Alfas looked better, and I dont' think the DB9 has a 'huge ass'. However, I don't like the DB9 too much, and agree that the DB7 is a much better looking car. Its something about those headlights, I think. I dunno. I never liked the front too much.

Harry--'Extraneous Scoop', eh? What do you call this?

And I love those pie plate wheels, and what is there not to love about a Jaguar XK? All generations looked stunning, although I still have my mixed feelings and doubts about the newest.

Personally, Im with the Fisker Tramonto. Beats them all, IMO. But the DB7 is a close second.

But the most beautiful ever is the E-Type.

 

[YSSMAN]

Although the DB7 is indeed a looker, the DB9 is certainly a better looking car overall. The look seem much tighter, more muscular, and overall better in porportion as compared to other big British GTs (Continental GT anyone?) and even a few Germans (M6, next-gen CL-class).

That said, the Mercedes SL is certainly a compeditor, but it all looks too plain overall. The looks haven't changed a whole lot despite of the "evolution" it had last year (what, the headlights changed?), and there still isn't much to make a "regular" model look all that better to the untrained eye as compared to a "top-line" model. I love the SL, I really do, but it just isn't nearly as special as the DB9, IMO.

...Someone mentioned the Jaguar XK...

Again, it is a great looking car, and it has always been a head-turner for me. The previous model was indeed beautiful in the same understated way that all Jaguars are beautiful, but in this new form, it comes in right behind the Aston in the good looks department. Could it be because the same guy who designed the DB9/Vantage designed the XK? Probably...

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Going for the GT "King of the Hill," there is a lot of tight competition out there for the DBRS9. IMO, the only thing that may top the DBRS9, or maybe even the regular DB9, in the near future could be the new GT based off of the Maserati Quattroporte. The combination of the awesome Maserati looks, the lovely Ferrari/Maserati V8, and the option of a true manual transmission comming, it makes for strong competition...

 

[Sakiale]

'Awsome Masser looks'? That thing looks like a buick!

IMO the Conti GT is a much better looker than the DB9, and the DB7 even looks better.

 

[YSSMAN]

The Maserati is certainly a looker, in a very Italian way of course. The lines are indeed tight and well-formed, and the car (speaking of the Quattroporte) has the foundations of a sportscar while being a copotent cruiser when needed.

...Its no Buick. Trust me, I know Buicks...

As for the Continental GT, I don't like the coupe. The car is far better suited as a sedan when it comes in Flying Spur form, as the coupe is too chunky IMO. I much prefer the DB9 and 612 when it comes to GTs myself, but hey, thats just me.

 

[Sakiale]

If by 612 you are talking about the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, it is a great tourer. The DB9 is also a great tourer. All of them are great. I would take a DB9 over any of the other cars I mentioned any day. However, I just think that the DB7 looks better, and is more rounded and flowing.

I admit that saying the Quattroporte looks like a Buick is a little bit of an exaggeration, but IMHO it is the worst-looking of the bunch.

 

[Law93]

whoooooooooooooooooo. thats a hot looking car. i wouldn't mind seeing that every time i walk into my garage.

 

[Kylehnat]

whoooooooooooooooooo. thats a hot looking car. i wouldn't mind seeing that every time i walk into my garage.

I think the DB9 is one of the prettiest cars to come in my lifetime. I also had a dream last night that my dad bought one. Hey, now that he's not paying for my college tuition, it might become reality

 

[SagarisGTB]

Personally, I think they should have called it the DBS9 and dropped the R as not to confuse it with the race car.

I also dont think its the best looking car on sale either, I much prefer the 159 sedan. The 159 is much more aggresive looking, and stimulates more feelings as a result. I feel the DB9 is bland by comparison.

- Best GT car on sale today

Today is the key word in that sentence (and that can be argued on the basis of the 612 and some Mercs).

Because this fall, the Ferrari 599 GTB will be on sale!! 👍

*excuse my horrible photo taking

What a machine! To quote CAR magazine, "Genius. Sheer Bloody Genius!"
I mean, it trounces the DB9 in every single way. What a beautiful and athletic machine!

And Ferrari even named it after my username! Oh Ferrari, you shouldnt have.

 

[Jay]

Nice, did they stick with the 2JZGTE?

j/k

 

[McLaren]

Um, that's nice, but is it impossible for Aston Martin to design a car that DOESN'T look exactly like all it's other models?

 

[YSSMAN]

Last I checked, the 599 was not a GT car, but your standard two-seat sportscar. Granted of course the term "GT" is a bit flexible, but it is the 612 that fits the GT model comming from Modena... Or atleast that is my professional opinion...

But even then, the Aston is completely superior in every way. Why? Cheaper, better looking, better quality inside the cockpit, etc. The 612, although still a wonderful car, just doesn't have it IMO. It isn't the type of car I would want to have barreling down a motorway at 120 MPH+... Its just too "harsh" in look and attitude, very "un-British," as I consider their marques to produce what would generally be the standard as far as GT models go.

...The DB9 is undoubtedly the best in production, thats the way I see it. It isn't an all-out performance king like the 612, but it isn't overly soft like the Continental GT either... Balance is its greatest strength overall, added to that the drop-dead-gorgeous looks, the silky V12, and the option of either the excelent ZF 6-speed or the rather crisp 6-speed manual as well.

Oh, and *McLaren* they don't need to worry about making their cars look the same. When you are building argueably the best looking cars on the road today (brand-new of course), why not make them look similar? The best thing is that if you cannot afford an Aston, you can always pick up the Jaguar XK, penned by the same man who designed the DB9 and Vantage.

 

[SagarisGTB]

Last I checked, the 599 was not a GT car, but your standard two-seat sportscar. Granted of course the term "GT" is a bit flexible, but it is the 612 that fits the GT model comming from Modena... Or atleast that is my professional opinion...

Modena? You mean Maranello. Ferrari left Modena during the second world war.
As for the "GT" thing, It is called the Gran Turismo Berlinetta for a reason you know. It is a two seat, two door GT! Auto magazines have also used the term. CAR says "It's a fully fledged GT with a proper cabin and carpets and everything."

But even then, the Aston is completely superior in every way. Why? Cheaper, better looking, better quality inside the cockpit, etc. The 612, although still a wonderful car, just doesn't have it IMO. It isn't the type of car I would want to have barreling down a motorway at 120 MPH+... Its just too "harsh" in look and attitude, very "un-British," as I consider their marques to produce what would generally be the standard as far as GT models go.

Like the Enzo, the 599 GTB looks far better in person than in pictures (I speak from experience). And while Britain has pruduced some great GTs over the years, Italia have have as well, mostly from Farrari and Maserati. Of course its "un-british", Its pure Italian glory!

...The DB9 is undoubtedly the best in production, thats the way I see it. It isn't an all-out performance king like the 612, but it isn't overly soft like the Continental GT either... Balance is its greatest strength overall, added to that the drop-dead-gorgeous looks, the silky V12, and the option of either the excelent ZF 6-speed or the rather crisp 6-speed manual as well.

Is that so? Since youve driven all these cars, ill take your word for it, but since I havent, I must refute your opinion using quotes from others who have driven the cars. Arthur St.Antione of MotorTrend called the 599 a "milestone" and compared it to the 250 GTO, widely regarded as the best car ever. CAR magazine writes, "A contemporary über GT more complete than any that has gone before, it sets a new precedent and defines the supercar of our time." And thats the british talking. In MT and C/D comparisions of the DB9, ive seen it finish third out of four twice, not exactly the best GT ever kind of results.

Also, the 599 is by far the best sounding car ive ever heard rev. In person, ive heard Carrera GT, F430, multiple TVR speed sixes and V8s (both of which sound amazing), and many other great sounding cars, but none have even come close to the greatness of the 599s V12.