Verdict
A
GT · UK · 2004-2016
Aston Martin DB9
Aston Martin DB9 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2004-2016
Generations
1
Segment
GT
DB7 successor — bonded aluminium VH platform (Aston's first), 5.9 V12 (450 bhp launch, 510 bhp by end). Coupe and Volante (convertible). 12 years of facelifts: DB9 (2004-2009), DB9 II (2009-2012), DB9 III (2013-2016 — final form, 510 bhp). Replaced by the DB11 in 2016. Considered one of the best-looking modern cars by many.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2004-2016
Mk1
→
DB9 GT — 540 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
A
BHP
540
0–60
4.5 s
Top
183 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£32,000-£72,000
- + Bonded aluminium VH platform
- + 5.9 V12 (450 / 470 / 510 / 540 bhp)
- − Heavy fuel use
- − Dashboard cracking
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2004-2016
- V12 cam cover gasket leaks
- Dashboard cracking
- Touchtronic mechatronic
- Specialist parts cost
Rivals
Jaguar XK · Maserati GranTurismo · Ferrari 612 Scaglietti · Aston Martin DB11