2011 Aston Martin DB9

The DB9 is the cornerstone of Aston Martin's VH era — the car that launched the Gaydon factory in 2004 and defined the marque's look for over a decade. These later cars carry the naturally aspirated 5.9-liter V12 in its most developed forms, with the 2013 refresh bringing 510 hp and styling cues absorbed from the short-lived Virage. As one of the last great atmospheric V12 grand tourers, the DB9 has settled comfortably into modern-classic status.

Specifications

The 2011 model year

Output rose to 470 hp this year and adaptive damping became standard, the first significant mechanical update of the DB9's second decade.

Aston Martin DB9 by year