The Aston Martin DB9 Volante for 2008: Improving on 2007

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Aston Martin DB9 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 12-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Aston Martin DB9 Engine Specs

The DB9 Volante is equipped with a Aston Martin 6.0 liter twelve -cylinder engine that utilizes 48 valves. The engine is mated to a Graziano 6-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the DB9 Volante are inches long by inches wide.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 2008 DB9, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Visteon PTEC, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.

The DB9 Volante received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered DB9 is a non-green car.

What We Think of the Aston Martin DB9

In summation the 2008 Aston Martin DB9 Volante was a pivotal vehicle. Aston Martin responded to critisims about the 2007 DB9 and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better convertible. Let’s hope the Aston Martin DB9 for 2008 is a sign of the future.