Aston Martin - DB9 S - Sales Brochure - 2003 - 2003

POWER. BEAUTY. SOUL. DEFINITION OF AN ICON Contents 4 06 Introduction 08 Heritage 10 DB9 Story 16 Design 18 Craftsmanship 26 Performance 30 Technology 34 Colour & Trim 47 Specification 48 Q by Aston Martin 52 Aston Martin Life 5 THE NEW DB9 GT: THE ULTIMATE ITERATION The Aston Martin DB9 GT is the most elegant expression of a sports grand tourer. Its DNA echoes the iconic DB GT models of its lineage. Enhanced power and subtle new touches highlight its famously seductive styling, making the DB9 GT the ultimate incarnation of the DB9. It is the embodiment of faultless form and formidable function, the beating heart of Aston Martin. 6 7 BORN OF LEGENDS Endless quest for victory amid the dramatic twists and turns of motorsport. The pursuit of perfection, the passion to perform. Racing pulses through every fibre of Aston Martin, sealed by the legacy of the fabled Aston Martin DBR1, winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans and World Sports Car Championship in 1959. As the most focused and powerful DB9 to date, the new GT is the successor to this legacy. Born of legends, it has the same spirit of speed and desire for driving purity resonating within its core. 8 9 DB9: THE HEART OF ASTON MARTIN Inspirational from inception, iconic in realisation, and impressive in execution, the DB9 is the essence of Aston Martin. The inaugural production model of Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters in 2003, the DB9 is the foundation of the Aston Martin range, its ethos defining the craft and soul invested in each model. 10 11 UNLEASH THE ADVENTURE 12 13 INITIALS THAT INSPIRE PRIDE The famous ‘DB’ initials evoke the history and passion of Aston Martin. Over time, the revered moniker has been proudly associated with many of Aston Martin’s most cherished models. They carry with them a legacy of charisma and understated presence expected of the world’s most timeless sports grand tourers. The GT badge is reserved for the highest power iterations; an honour now bestowed upon the DB9 GT. The ultimate incarnation of DB9. 14 15 DESIGNED FOR THE JOURNEY From every angle, the DB9 GT is conceived to portray beauty. Exquisitely balanced, the flowing aerodynamics and muscular wheel arches create a purposeful stance, a subtle suggestion to the power that lies within. Visually arresting, dark accents across the sculpted body give a further hint to the sporting intent of the DB9 GT, a motif continued with the Black detailing in the headlamps and around the borders of the tail lamps. 16 17 CRAFTED IN TRADITION The expertly honed skill and scrupulous eye of master craftsmen; this is what sets Aston Martin apart. From sculpting clay models to forging the iconic Aston Martin wings badge, our team of experts ensure excellence at every step. Timeless crafts, and the intrinsic quality they bring, are the foundation, the soul that breathes life into the power and beauty of Aston Martin. 18 19 ELEGANTLY SOPHISTICATED, DANGEROUSLY SEDUCTIVE Fuelled by the exquisite design, an engraved GT fuel cap adds a tactile detail alluding to the prowess within. Step across the unique DB9 GT sill plaque and take your place in the GT-embossed, luxuriously fluted, micro perforated-leather seat, a design detail that harks back to the legendary DB models of old. Let instinct guide your grip of the impeccably finished steering wheel. Survey the meticulously crafted dials. Every journey becomes an adventure. The iconic Aston Martin grille and Gloss Black splitter charge forward, tamed air escaping the GT’s Black rear diffuser. Each mile covered, another moment to revel in. 20 21 UNSPOKEN QUALITY Beneath the sublime surface of the DB9 GT is an unparalleled attention to detail, steeped in a long history of hand-made luxury and bespoke craftsmanship. At Aston Martin, the beauty of the finished car is made possible only by the dedication to perfection applied at every stage of its creation. 22 23 EXQUISITE DETAILING Take your seat and feel the unspoken quality. Every precise cut of Bridge of Weir leather is used to indulge the perfectly appointed interior, meticulously checked by master upholsterers, who only sign the reverse of each piece once satisfied with its quality. The interior is stitched together with a labourintensive technique needed to create pinstripe welts. More than 50 man-hours are spent on the paintwork of each DB9 GT to ensure Aston Martin’s world-renowned glass-like finish. Only through experiencing it for yourself do you feel the quality and sense the soul within each car. That is the Aston Martin way; the reassuring sensation that when you sit inside the DB9 GT you are part of something truly special. 24 25 THE SOUND OF INSPIRATION Launching with a thunderous overture from its 12 cylinders, the DB9 GT’s 540 brake horsepower engine will stir your soul. Explore the versatility of the 6.0-litre V12, a powerhouse capable of accelerating you to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Be thrilled by the sensations of the all-alloy, quad-overhead-cam engine as you take on continents. Feel the power surge up to a top speed of 183 mph, the 457 lb ft of torque driving you forward. Make every journey a reward. 26 27 EXHILARATING PACE, EFFORTLESS GRACE An alloy chassis-enhancing torque tube houses the carbon propeller shaft that sends drive to the rear wheels through a rear mid-mounted Touchtronic II six-speed transmission. In this configuration the DB9 GT maintains a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution. Cutting-edge Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake discs sit within the 20-inch alloy wheels, each lighter than traditional metal discs by 12.5kg. Large six-piston and four-piston monobloc calipers, supplied by renowned braking specialists Brembo, ensure stopping performance is capable of harnessing the phenomenal power. Whether cruising across the continent or pushing the DB9 GT to the limits on the most challenging racetrack, the three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) keeps you in control. With Normal, Sports and Track mode, the system tailors the suspension settings to your preference, making instant adjustments according to condition, road surface and speed. 28 29 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, INTUITIVE TOUCH In the DB9 GT, traditional craft marries with latest technologies – a seamless blend of classic form and modern function. The cascading waterfall fascia flows towards you. Touch-sensitive controls respond haptically to your every command. Instinctive in its use, you are in command of the new AMi II infotainment system, which seamlessly brings audio, hands-free calling and vehicle status technologies to your fingertips. Opt for the Bang & Olufsen audio system, driven by 1000 watts of amplification through 15 optimally positioned speakers. Patented Acoustic Lens Technology (ALT) enables 180-degree horizontal dispersion of high-frequency sound, setting the stage for a concert of incredible clarity and rousing energy. 30 31 FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCT Choosing the DB9 GT is only the beginning. Aston Martin’s personalisation options help you to create a car to cherish, to define a style that you can call your own. Hand-built in the Aston Martin factory, almost every element of the DB9 GT is crafted in-house, an endless scope to find a combination to enthral. 32 33 34 Diavolo Red Yellow Tang Morning Frost White Scintilla Silver Special Kopi Bronze Selene Bronze Arizona Bronze Sunburst Yellow Skyfall Silver Ultramarine Black Marron Black Madagascar Orange Silver Blonde Stratus White Cinnabar Orange Lightning Silver Mako Blue Concours Blue Mariana Blue Divine Red Sea Storm Ocellus Teal Quantum Silver Onyx Black Tungsten Silver Hammerhead Silver Contemporary Primary Meteorite Silver Midnight Blue Special An intimate palette of specialist technologies including true pearls, tri-coats, chromaflair pigments, xyrallics and tinted clear-coats. The impact of their individual technology pushes the boundaries of paint to create truly striking exteriors. Cobalt Blue Silver Fox Contemporary Paint technology and trends merge to create eye-catching and subtle visual effects. Stylish, sleek and bold metallics, pearl effects and xyrallics blend to create a stunning palette. Volcano Red Primary Confident, understated and elegant, the Primary palette ranges from solids through to metallics. Hardly Green China Grey Whichever exquisite paint you choose, you will benefit from the legendary Aston Martin finish; myriad layers applied with unfaltering precision by master technicians to show off every perfectly sculptured line of the DB9 GT. Appletree Green Jet Black EXTERIOR PAINT PALETTE 35 EXTERIOR OPTIONS Standard 20-inch 10-spoke Silver diamond-turned wheels sit perfectly within the DB9 GT’s muscular arches. Elect for an optional 5-spoke design, or either variant with a Gloss Black diamond-turned finish. Complete the look with a perfectly complementing brake caliper finish in Dark Anodised, or optional Grey, Red, Yellow or Black. At Aston Martin there is no imitation. If it looks like glass, it is immaculately sculpted glass. If it looks like highquality wood, it is the highest quality wood. When it comes to the carbon fibre options, it is exactly the same. Only the most perfect weaves of racebred material are chosen, lightweight, strong and genuinely beautiful. Exterior carbon fibre options include the front splitter and rear diffuser, the rear lamp infills, the side strakes, the wing mirror arms and caps, and door handles. Grey (option) Red (option) 36 20” 5-Spoke Black diamond-turned Yellow (option) Black (option) Carbon Fibre Options 20” 10-Spoke Gloss Black diamond-turned 20” 5-Spoke Silver Brake Caliper Options Wheel Options 20” 10-Spoke Silver diamond-turned (standard) Front Splitter Rear Diffuser and Lamp Infills Side Strakes and Mirrors Door Handles 37 38 Bitter Chocolate Burgundy Titan Grey Grenadine Red Westminster Green Sandstorm Atlantic Blue For the DB9 GT Volante, Aston Martin offers you the choice to complement your body colour or to add some dynamic contrast with a selection of finely crafted hoods. Black HOOD COLOUR OPTIONS 39 40 Pure Black Madagascar Orange Parliament Green Bronze Metallic Black Damson Royal Mint Deep Purple Vivid Red Argento Grey Dark Mocha Californian Poppy Fandango Pink Electron Yellow True Teal Ivory Winter Wheat Aurora Blue Sahara Tan Spectral Blue Cream Truffle Bitter Chocolate Chancellor Red Spicy Red Bridge of Weir has been at the forefront of innovation and quality for more than a century, its famous Scottish leather a natural choice for icons from Concorde to the Charles Eames Lounge Chair. Bridge of Weir use only the finest hides sourced from the best heritage breeds, the pure water – the same as used to distil malt whiskies – and generations of hand-finished craftsmanship creating a unique alchemy that results in the finest Scottish leather. Special Primary Obsidian Black Special (in Caithness leather) The new Bronze Metallic features a special metallic effect applied to the leather’s top coat, resulting in a unique offering unlike any other leather in the Aston Martin range. Contemporary Sandstorm Contemporary (in Caithness leather) Cool and understated, bold and exciting, deep and indulgent, the Contemporary colour palette offers vast scope to satisfy any taste. A dry-drumming process gives the Caithness leather a natural and highly tactile soft finish. Dark Night Lord’s Red Primary (in Strathmore or Caithness leather) These classic hues are intrinsically linked with Aston Martin’s rich heritage. The embossed Strathmore leather comes as standard and gives absolute consistency. Primary colours are also available in Caithness leather for a luxurious ambience. Chestnut Tan Ice Mocha Each DB9 GT is trimmed with the finest-grade Bridge of Weir leather as standard, hand cut and stitched together by Aston Martin’s team of artisan upholsterers. A broad choice is available across Primary, Contemporary and Special ranges; you can select the perfect colour to accompany your every memorable journey. Kestrel Tan Phantom Grey LEATHER PALETTE 41 42 Bitter Chocolate Flint Warm Charcoal Seat Belts Ice Mocha Phantom Grey Chancellor Red Blue Haze Parliament Green Carpets – Contemporary Sahara Tan Caspian Blue Obsidian Black Carpets – Primary Sandstorm Obsidian Black with Red Pure Black with White Leather – Special Finishes Black Cherry Arctic Blue Blue Haze Pure Black Grey Blend Bitter Chocolate Obsidian Black Ice Mocha Light Tan Tailor’s Grey Alcantara® – Primary Ivory Carpets and Seat Belts For the ultimate in individual tailoring of the DB9 GT interior, a range of carpet and seat belt colours can be explored. Alcantara® – Contemporary Cirrus Grey Duotone Pack For the ultimate in leather detailing, duotone gives an extra dimension to your DB9 GT interior. The edges of each perforation of the leather are given contrasting colours, delivering an understated and elegant standout feature on your seat inserts, door inserts and headlining. Chancellor Red Interior Experience a different sensation on the headlining and sun visors of your DB9 GT with the tactile texture of Alcantara®,a suedelike material that embodies a perfect balance of technology and tradition. An Italian product of excellence, it is durable and stain-resistant with a highly tactile and luxurious feel. Moonshadow INTERIOR FINISHES 43 FASCIA OPTIONS INTERIOR TRIM PACKS Make a strong interior statement with a selection of hand-crafted fascia trims available for the DB9 GT. These range from the smooth and sophisticated lines of the Piano Black and Piano Ice Mocha trims, to the sleek and soft finishes of the Ashburl Light and the race-inspired Carbon and Satin Cuprum Copper Carbon finishes. Aston Martin’s signature trim packs offer drivers a seamless way to give elements of the interior enhanced character, adding striking and personalised features from paddleshifts to speaker grilles. The perfect way to set your interior apart and highlight your own sense of style. Piano Black (standard) 6 2 2 7 4 3 Carbon Fibre (2x2 Twill) (option) Piano Ice Mocha (option) 44 Ashburl Light (option) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Piano Ice Mocha (option) Carbon Fibre (option) Piano Black (option) Iridium (standard) Satin Cuprum Copper Carbon (option) 1 Lower Centre Console Plate Air Vent Bezels Door Pulls and Handles Steering Wheel Airbag Ring Paddleshifts Speaker Grilles Window Lift Switches 45 ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS Protect your DB9 GT with premium quality embroidered wool overmats, or a fully tailored car cover made in a soft cotton mix with a protective fleece lining, its breathable material allowing moisture to evaporate. Even your glass ECU can be carefully guarded with a high-quality leather pouch, in a choice of six distinct leather colours. Make the most of your DB9 GT’s sure-footed handling, even in the worst conditions, with a set of winter wheels complete with our winter tyres, scientifically proven to improve traction and handling when the temperature drops below 7°C. A battery conditioner, engineered to suit the electronic architecture of your Aston Martin, can also monitor the car’s battery voltage to maintain 100 per cent efficiency in those rare times your DB9 GT is not being used. For the ultimate in luxury, choose a two-piece or four-piece luggage set tailored to make the best use of boot space, handmade in England by master craftsman. You can even treat yourself to exclusive 24-carat gold-plated Aston Martin wings badges. Battery Conditioning Unit Colour-Coded Floor Mats Gold-Plated AML Wings ECU Leather Pouches Aston Martin-Branded Custom-Built Luggage Body • Two-door coupe body style with 2+2 seating configuration • Latest generation extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure • Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body • Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams • Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators • Clear LED rear lamps Engine • All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 5,935cc, V12 • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive • Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves • Max power: 540 bhp (547 PS) at 6,750 rpm • Max torque: 620 Nm (457 lb ft) at 5,500 rpm • Acceleration: - 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds - 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds • Max speed: 183 mph (295 km/h) • Fuel Consumption Litres/100km (mpg) - Urban 21.1 (13.4) - Extra-urban 9.8 (28.8) - Combined 14.0 (20.2) Gas Mileage (North America only) - City 12mpg - Highway 18mpg CO2 Emissions - 325 g/km Transmission • Rear mid-mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system • Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft • Limited-slip differential • Final drive ratio 3.46:1 Aston Martin-Branded Boot Mat 46 Wheels & Tyres • 10-spoke Silver diamond-turned wheels • Front wheel: 8.5J x 20-inch • Rear wheel: 11J x 20-inch • Front tyre: Pirelli P Zero 245/35 ZR20 • Rear tyre: Pirelli P Zero 295/30 ZR20 • Tyre repair kit Weight and Dimensions • Length: 4720mm (inc. front number plate plinth) • Width: 2061mm (inc. mirrors) • Height: 1282mm • Wheelbase: 2740mm • Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (17.15 Imp.galls, 20.6 US galls) • Weight: 1785 kg - Coupe, 1890 kg - Volante Steering • Rack and pinion, servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering • 3.0 turns lock-to-lock • Column tilt and reach adjustment Brakes • Front: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers • Rear: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers • Dark Anodised brake calipers • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with track mode • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) • Traction control (TC) Suspension • 3-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Normal, Sport and Track modes • Front: independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers • Rear: independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Specification • Grain-enhanced leather interior • Piano Black fascia trim with Iridium trim pack • Alcantara® steering wheel (leather for the Volante) • GT headrest embroidery • Electrically adjustable sports seats with side airbags • Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions) • Alcantara® fluted effect headlining • Dual-stage driver/front passenger front airbags • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors • Heated rear screen • Automatic temperature control • Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays • Trip computer • Cruise control • Bluetooth® telephone preparation1 • Satellite navigation1,2 • Satellite radio system (USA only)1 • Front and rear parking sensors • Tyre pressure monitoring system1 • Alarm and immobiliser • Remote-control central door locking and boot release • Glass ECU • Tracking device1,3 (UK only) • LED map-reading lights • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror1 • AMi II Infotainment System • 700-watt Aston Martin Premium audio system with Dolby® Pro Logic II® • Integrated Apple iPod® 4 connector • DAB radio • USB Connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility • 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket • Gloss Black painted splitter and diffuser • Rear lamps with Black border surround • Sports exhaust • Graphitic tailpipe • Rear parking assist camera • V12 fender badges • DB9 GT model decklid badge Optional Features • Volante body style • 5-spoke Silver wheels • 5-spoke Gloss Black diamond-turned wheels • 10-spoke Gloss Black diamond-turned wheels • Alternative brake caliper finish – Black, Red, Grey or Yellow • Carbon fibre splitter and diffuser • Carbon fibre side strakes • Carbon fibre rear lamp infills • Carbon fibre door handles • Carbon fibre mirror caps and arms • Exterior Carbon Fibre Pack (comprising mirror caps and mirror arms, side strakes, and rear lamp infills) • Black DLO • AM Wings headrest embroidery • Duotone leather pack – including seat inserts, door inserts and headlining • Heated front seats • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror1 • Boot-mounted umbrella • Optional fascia trims – Ashburl Light, Piano Ice Mocha, Carbon Fibre, Cuprum Carbon Fibre • Optional trim packs – Piano Black, Piano Ice Mocha, Carbon Fibre • Colour keyed leather steering wheel or One-77 steering wheel • Matching wood door trim (not available with B&O BeoSound audio system options) • 16GB Bang & Olufsen USB stick • 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower technology (including USB drive) • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener1 • Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) • Satellite radio system (Canada only) (excludes subscription)1 • Tracking device (UK category five)1,3 • AML Touring Pack • First-aid kit • Trinket tray • Satellite radio system1 • Second Glass ECU • Fluted, micro perforated Leather headlining • Leather ECU pouch Not available in all markets Includes Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) in Continental Europe 3 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK 4 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries 1 2 Personalised Car Cover 47 AN ASTON MARTIN THAT REFLECTS YOU Q by Aston Martin is our bespoke, unique personalisation service, for an Aston Martin that truly reflects you. It can take you on a journey of inspiration through the world of art, design and craft, to distant lands or favourite places, soaking up the character of objects, materials, colours, and textures – translating them all into key elements of your own car. Q by Aston Martin is only bound by the limits of imagination. Welcome to your story, welcome to the world of Q. 48 49 50 51 ASTON MARTIN LIFE With 159 dealerships in 48 countries, Aston Martin has a global presence to match its reputation as maker of some of the world’s most iconic sports cars. All our showrooms and service centres reflect the exclusivity associated with the Aston Martin brand and each is staffed by passionate, highly-trained sales people and technicians. From expert guidance through the ordering process, including an introduction to the Q by Aston Martin personalisation programme, to the unique peace of mind that comes from having your car meticulously maintained by skilled specialists, our dealerships are at your disposal. 52 When you become an Aston Martin owner you join a global family of passionate like-minded individuals, united by an appreciation of the inimitable style and inherent class that distinguishes our sports cars. This passion is one we share and, above all, we want you to cherish driving your car and enjoy living the Aston Martin experience. To help achieve those aims we host a fabulous range of driving experiences and events around the world. Whether you crave the adrenalin rush of driving as fast as you dare around one of the world’s great race circuits, long for the more leisurely delights of our luxury tours, or are intrigued by the novelty of powering around a special course carved into the snow and ice of an alpine resort, you can be sure of one thing: Aston Martin ownership offers a new world of sensations and experiences like no other. 53 IMPORTANT NOTICE Pictures and word mark The cars illustrated in this brochure may include additional options not featured in this brochure or that are only available at extra cost. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks is under licence. The weight of the car will influence the level of CO2 emitted and as a result, cars with higher levels of specification and factory fit options may emit higher levels of CO2. 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