Not Your Mother’s DB9 - The 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Base

Aston Martin has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Aston Martin DB9 of 2005. There are two trim levels to the DB9, including Volante and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2004 the popular 6.0 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers around the world.

Performance

The restyled DB9 Base is equipped with a Cosworth 6.0-liter 12-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 48 valves. The engine is paired with a ZF 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Aston Martin.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The DB9 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2005 DB9 is a traditional Visteon PTEC, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 22.00 gallons.

DB9 Base Statistics

107.90 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 50.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the DB9 Base are 185.40 inches long by 73.80 inches wide.

The standard warranty period for the DB9 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $160,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2005 DB9 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 11 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

In 2005 the DB9 came in the exterior colors of Custom Exterior Color. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.

Conclusion

The 2004 model began the promise of the Aston Martin DB9. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Aston Martin hopes that the DB9 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.