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Next Aston Martin DB9 spied

Spy shots show replacement DB9 in the final stages of development

Aston Martin DB9 replacement

Photos: Automedia

07th July 2011

These spy shots show the replacement Aston Martin DB9 is now in the final stages of development.

In profile, the prototype spied appears longer than the current car, and is expected to be dynamically stronger with a firmer suspension set-up and widened track. 

The changes continue at the front, with new air intakes and larger headlights featuring Rapide-style LEDs, while at the rear it gets stylish new light clusters similar to those found on the larger DBS. The number plate has also been repositioned, now inset in the bumper and lending the tailgate a more streamlined look.

Inside, the beautifully ornate interior should benefit from even higher quality materials and more standard equipment.

The engine line-up is expected to be overhauled, with Aston Martin looking to slash emissions and boost economy, while retaining the performance that’s at the brand’s heart. This means it’s likely to retain its lustrous V12 engine, but tweaks will ensure lower fuel bills.

While the model is being touted as an all-new car, it will sit on the existing ‘VH’ platform developed for the original DB9 in 2004, representing more of a re-skin in the same vein as the Porsche 996/997 evolution of 2005.

Details of a revamped DB9 were revealed at the same time as it was announced that Aston has extended its engine-supply tie-up with Ford until 2016 – at which point an all-new DB model will go on sale, built on an all-new platform.

For now though Aston is riding high on its recent financial successes; the One-77 hyper car and the entry-level Cygnet, which it’s hoped, this new model will build upon.

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3 Comments

Wow...!!

Finally Aston Martin are designing some amazing wheels; their creativity and beauty now matches the wonderful curves. I just hope this design makes production, and isn't just a prototype... that would be very sad...

Cant wait to see the final car..!! :-) Great work Aston..!

By das_ist_gud_ja on 7 July, 2011, 5:57pm

NOT A DB9

This is not a new DB9, this is a DBS as registered with the DVLA

By 00c00911 on 8 July, 2011, 8:00am

Well they are contracting Zagato & revived Lagonda. The DB9 replacement is underway but I would be surprised after 2013. After this the V8/12 Vantage The next Rapide Limo.

By deviras on 8 July, 2011, 11:21am

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