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Aston Martin DB9 Mk1

Headline trim: DB9 GT — 540 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
540 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
183 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$91,000

Strengths

  • Bonded aluminium VH platform
  • 5.9 V12 (450 / 470 / 510 / 540 bhp)
  • Coupe and Volante

Weaknesses

  • Heavy fuel use
  • Dashboard cracking
  • Touchtronic mechatronic

Notable tech

  • VH platform
  • 5.9 V12
  • 6MT or Touchtronic 6AT
  • RWD
  • Coupe and Volante
  • DB9 GT — 540 bhp final form

Common issues

  • V12 cam cover gaskets
  • Dashboard cracking
  • Touchtronic
  • Specialist parts

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
DB9 (2004-2009)
BHP450
Torque570 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top186 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
DB9 (2009-2012)
BHP470
Torque600 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
DB9 (2013-2016)
BHP510
Torque620 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
DB9 GT
BHP540
Torque620 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
DB9 Volante
BHP510
Torque620 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
DB9 GT Volante
BHP540
Torque620 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT