2005 Aston Martin DB9 Why This Car Is Special The 2005 Aston Martin DB9 we have here at Skyway Classics has all the highly evolved Aston Martin cues such as a wide-mouth grille, meaty 19-inch wheels, Coke-bottle-shaped fender flares, short overhangs, long dash-to-axle ratio, and a streamlined, set-back cabin. Then add the all-aluminum V-12 engine and drivetrain and you have one fine drivers automobile. Features 2005 Aston Martin DB9 All-aluminum DOHC 5.9-liter V-12 Automatic transmission Twin electronically controlled throttles Large-bore stainless-steel dual exhaust Forged-aluminum control arms front and rea Aluminum coil-over shocks Power steering and power disc brakes Air conditioning Large alloy factory wheels and fat tires Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers Plush blue factory correct bucket seat leather interior Aluminum accents, Steering wheel trim in leather, Center console, Dimming rearview mirror: auto, Multi-function remote, keyless entry, Power steering, steering wheel that is tilt and telescopic, Clock, tachometer, Trip computer, Exterior entry lights, Front fog lights, Headlights that are auto on/off, Side power mirror, Driver seat power adjustments, Passenger seat power adjustments, Anti-theft system: alarm, Power door locks, Power windows, rear Window defogger, dual zone automatic Front air conditioning, Front airbags, power Antenna, Premium AM/FM, Remote keyless entry, Front and rear Fog/driving lights, Heated mirrors, and Windshield wipers that are rain sensing DB9 is painted a pleasing blue shade Utilizes carbon fiber, extruded aluminum and composite materials Mechanical With the front-midship placement of the all-aluminum DOHC 5.9-liter V-12 with 450 horsepower and the automatic transmission moved to the rear axle, the DB9 enjoys an ideal 50/50 front/rear weight distribution. A full 85 percent of the car's mass is within the wheelbase. The Aston 12 makes power the old-fashioned way, without variable valve timing or variable-length intake manifolds. A full 85 percent of the engine's torque is achieved at 1500 rpm. It has twin electronically controlled throttles and large-bore stainless-steel dual exhaust. The resulting sound is as delicious as anything Ferrari or Lamborghini has to offer. The engine has been dropped down in the chassis to lower the center of gravity. Forged-aluminum control arms front and rear and aluminum coil-over shocks help reduce unsprung weight. The car corners nearly flat with the large alloy factory wheels and fat tires and large-diameter Brembo four-piston monobloc calipers Interior The plush blue factory correct bucket seat leather interior has aluminum accents, Steering wheel trim in leather, Center console, Dimming rearview mirror: auto, Multi-function remote, keyless entry, Power steering, steering wheel that is tilt and telescopic, Clock, tachometer, Trip computer, Exterior entry lights, Front fog lights, Headlights that are auto on/off, Side power mirror, Driver seat power adjustments, Passenger seat power adjustments, Anti-theft system: alarm, Power door locks, Power windows, rear Window defogger, dual zone automatic Front air conditioning, Front airbags, power Antenna, Premium AM/FM, Remote keyless entry, Front and rear Fog/driving lights, Heated mirrors, and Windshield wipers that are rain sensing. Exterior The main body structure of our DB9 is painted a pleasing blue shade that utilizes carbon fiber, extruded aluminum and composite materials that are bonded together to form a central safety cell in a process also used in the aerospace industry. Aston Martin says its lighter, stiffer and stronger than conventional body construction that utilizes bolts or welding. The automaker also claims it provides improved crash protection. It has side vents and a large grille that is flanked by bold auxiliary driving lamps and the V12 looks superb. The front fenders and hood panels incorporate finely detailed compound curves that sweep back to steeply raked
