AUTOMOBILE - ASTON MARTIN

ASTON MARTIN DB9


Aston Martin, the British Luxury Sports car maker, has announced the launch of Aston Martin DB9 that is loaded with a front mid-mounted 48 valve, V12, 5935cc motor. The engine produces a top power of 470 bhp and max torque of 600 NM; it can speed up to 306 kmph. The company has claimed to introduce its Volante convertible variant. The model will come with two variants: coupe and Volante. The model named DB after David Brown who had been the owner of the company in past.



Performance

As mentioned earlier Aston Martin DB9 is loaded with All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935 cc V12 engine. With this engine the car is capable of smoking out a peak power of 350 kW (470 bhp/477 PS) at 6000 rpm and beating torque of 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm. The engine assures high performance that result into excellent acceleration with smooth driving. The engine is front mid-mounted and gives rear-wheel drive. The car also sports fully catalyses stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. The car can reach a mark of 100 km/h in just 4.8 sec and the max speed touched is 306 km/h .



Safety

Aston Martin DB9 being a high power sports car bears a greater responsibility of providing high standards of safety and handling features. Aston Martin has come up to expectations of users and the Aston Martin DB9 is accompanied with many latest safety features which assures great driving experience and safety to its occupants. The car is rigorously tested for handling and safety features. Aston Martin DB9 is loaded with many advanced safety features that includes Dual-stage driver and front passenger frontal airbags, Front occupant side airbags, LED map lamps and ambient lighting, Cruise control, Remote-control central door locking and boot release, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), ABS (Antilock Brake System), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) along with Traction control. These features together provide a safe luxury wagon to the occupants.  The car is tested rigorously for its safety features and is assured to give a sensational driving experience to the driver. Aston Martin with its all new coupe has offered a real good deal with ample of safety and smooth handling features.
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