Aston Martin DB9

What is the Aston Martin DB9?

The DB9 is a two-door grand touring car, offered as a coupe and as the Volante convertible. Its front-engined layout and long bonnet give it the classic proportions of an Aston Martin grand tourer. The DB9 was a central model in the range before the DB11 succeeded it. The DB name honours David Brown, who acquired Aston Martin in 1947; the company was founded in 1913.

The DB9 generation ran from 2004 to 2016. Its design gave the marque’s familiar grand touring proportions a cleaner, more modern look. Updates came during its production run, while the listed versions retained a 5.9-litre petrol engine.

Engines and power

Every listed DB9 version uses a 5.9-litre petrol engine. EU figures span 350 kW (476 PS) to 403 kW (548 PS); French figures cover 350 kW (476 PS) to 381 kW (518 PS).

The DB9’s V12 was paired with either a fixed-roof coupe body or an open-top Volante. Availability varied by market and model year.

How economical is the Aston Martin DB9?

In the UK, the lowest listed consumption is 14 L/100 km on NEDC; France lists 14.3 L/100 km, also on NEDC. These figures use the same test procedure, while results from other procedures may differ.

The EPA’s lowest listed US figure is 15.7 L/100 km, with a combined rating of 15 MPG. Canada lists a low of 15.2 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. EPA, NRCan 5-cycle and European NEDC procedures differ, and figures vary by version.

Where was the DB9 sold?

Official DB9 figures appear for the European Union, the UK, France, the United States and Canada. EU figures cover 2010–2017; UK figures span 2004–2017, and French figures cover 2012–2014. US figures span 2000–2016, while Canadian figures cover 2007–2016.