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Aston Martin DB9 Replacement Coming In 2013

 
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A lighter and more powerful DB9 is in development and on track for a debut around 2013. Codenamed internally as Project VH500, the new car will share many similarities with the current model though almost every element will be improved upon.

Contrary to earlier predictions, Aston Martin won’t be moving the DB9 further upmarket due to the impact of the global financial crisis as well as the introduction of the One-77 supercar. Instead, the DB9 will keep its current positioning but will be a much more polished vehicle overall.

What does that mean? First and foremost the DB9’s VH platform will be made significantly lighter in order to improve acceleration, braking, handling and fuel economy. Engineers are reportedly looking for a 10 percent weight loss, which would put the DB9’s replacement at less than 3,300 pounds.

More power is also on the table, with the current V-12 engine expected to undergo a major overhaul to not only produce more power but also produce fewer emissions.

Styling will only be tweaked slightly (who's going to complain?), with the DB9’s current proportions remaining largely unchanged. Expect a crisper overall look with sharper creases, sculpted flanks and a similar grille to the one used on the One-77.

The smaller Vantage is also due for a major revamp, with its replacement coming just one year after the new DB9. Similar changes are planned for it but given its 2014 arrival, anything could change between now and then.

[Autocar]





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  1. By Roy Posted: 6/10/2010 6:50am PDT

    Wonder if they'll take advantage of the fact that "DB10" can be written to look like "DBl 0", as in double-o (seven). Maybe they'll do what Apple has done and start releasing models numbered as DB10.1, culminating in DBlO.7

    Seriously, their naming convention could use some work. Of course, that's the least of their problems. It still looks too much like a Jaguar and drives too much like a mid-80s Italian supercar (heavy and unreliable).

    Not that I would complain too loudly if they gave me one. I'm just saying that for the money, I'd buy something else.
     
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  2. fb_100000985937298 avatar Billy Govender Posted: 6/10/2010 11:19am PDT

    It seems Dr Ulrich Bez has not lost sight of the very things that brought Aston Martin back from the brink, and by evidence of plans for the forthcoming DB9 replacement it seems Aston Martin is battle ready.
     
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 6/10/2010 9:00pm PDT

    I miss the Vanquish nameplate, was a great car
     
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  4. fb_100001714566499 avatar Jessie Jennings Posted: 7/14/2011 12:11pm PDT

    a very good look Car nice look to
     
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