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   Published in: Issue II of 2006
 
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Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Technical Specifications

Engine
Type
12 cylinders in a 60°Vee, 48-valves

Location

Front, longitudinal
Displacement
5935 cc
Max Power
450 hp (335 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque
570 Nm (420 lb. ft) @ 5000 rpm
Redline
7300 rpm (ECU-variable)
Compression ratio
10.3:1

Transmission and Electronic Control Systems
Layout
6-Speed Touchtronic II electronically-controlled automatic, or 6-speed H-pattern manual; both rear-mounted; limited-slip differential
Stability Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control

Suspension
Front Independent double aluminum wishbones with anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminum monotube dampers and anti-roll bar
Rear Independent double aluminum wishbones with longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminum monotube dampers and anti-roll bar

Dimension
Seating Capacity 2+2
Brakes 355 mm front, 330 mm rear
Tires 235/40/19 front, 275/35/19 rear
Weight with Fluids 1760 kg / 3875 lbs (manual), 1800 kg / 3965 lbs (auto)
Weight Distribution 50% front, 50% rear
Fuel Capacity 80 liters
Length 4710 mm
Width 1875 mm
Height 1270 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm

Performance
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 4.9 s (manual), 5.1 s (auto) (claimed)
Top Speed 300 km/h (claimed)

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Photography Locations: Esplanade Bridge, Anderson Bridge & Millennia Tower, Singapore
Special Thanks to DEREK MCCULLY---- Photography ANDY WEE

Amir Ali is a journalist by profession but a car nut by discretion. He has driven some lovely cars in his time but is equally happy thrashing his runabout through traffic. He is currently Goldarths Review's Editorial Coordinator.

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