Especificaciones y análisis del Aston Martin DB9
Power
455HP
Torque
570Nm
Consumption
16.5l/100
Emissions
394g/km
0-100 km/h
-s
Top Speed
-km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
199,058€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
RWD
4 / 2 doors
172 L
80 L
335 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Aston Martin DB9 Volante Touchtronic2 · 455 CV (2004-2008)
General description
The 2004 Aston Martin DB9 Volante is not just a car; it is the embodiment of the British grand tourer at its finest. A convertible that combines timeless elegance with the raw power of a V12 heart, designed to devour continents with only the sky as its roof. Every journey becomes a special occasion, a statement of style and passion for motoring.
Driving experience
Starting its 5.9-liter V12 engine is like awakening a 455-horsepower beast. The sound is a deep, addictive mechanical symphony that gives you goosebumps. Open-top driving intensifies every sensation: the wind, the roar of the exhaust, and a pure connection with the road. Despite its power, the Touchtronic2 transmission and its balanced chassis offer a surprisingly docile driving experience for daily use, but it transforms into a whirlwind of emotions when pushed, driving from the rear axle with a nobility and force that are captivating.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a work of art. The proportions are perfect, with an endless hood housing the V12, a low waistline, and a muscular, clean rear. Every line flows with a natural elegance that has masterfully stood the test of time. Inside, the cabin embraces you with the highest quality leather and polished aluminum details. It is a sanctuary of handcrafted luxury that isolates you from the outside world, or invites you to be part of it with just the press of a button to fold its soft top.
Technology and features
In an era before giant screens, the DB9's technology focused on engineering purity. Its bonded aluminum chassis, an innovation inherited from aeronautics, gives it exceptional rigidity and lightness for its time. The V12 engine, also made of aluminum, is a mechanical gem. The double-wishbone suspensions on both axles and the speed-sensitive power steering ensure a sublime balance between the comfort of a grand tourer and the agility of a sports car. It doesn't overwhelm with gadgets but delights with engineering solutions focused on the driving experience.
Competition
In its time, the DB9 Volante competed with titans like the Ferrari F430 Spider, which offered a more radical, track-focused experience, and the Bentley Continental GTC, which opted for more opulent luxury and greater weight. Against them, the Aston Martin represented the perfect balance: more elegant and usable than the Ferrari, and more sporty and agile than the Bentley. It was the grand tourer for the gentleman driver, an option that seduced with both its beauty and its V12 soul.
Conclusion
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is much more than the sum of its parts. It is a time capsule that transports us to a golden age of motoring, where emotion, sound, and beauty prevailed over digital efficiency. Owning one is not just having a simple convertible; it is safeguarding a piece of history, a rolling sculpture whose emotional value transcends any number. A car that not only takes you to your destination but turns the journey itself into the true luxury.