2008 Aston Martin DB9 LM
When you think of Aston Martin and its supreme car line, supreme racing and style immediately come to mind. In no time at all, Aston Martin has carved out a niche for itself in the racing market and has won over car fans around the world with its sleek beauty and above-average handling. Topping the list as Britain’s most iconic vehicle, it stands out as the first choice for ‘Ultimate Dream Cars’ with UK drivers. Surprisingly, it even outperforms the Ferrari and Porsche models. In just 2 short years, Aston Martin models have earned Ferrari-style exclusivity among buyers. These cars have topped the ‘Coolest Brands’ list for cars for 2 years in a row. The Aston Martin has even been featured in a couple of James Bond 007 movies.
Production of these excellent cars has grown to more than 5,000 cars per year and many are waiting to see if the momentum will continue since Ford sold Aston Martin to a private consortium led by Prodrive founder David Richards for more than $ 925 million.
Aston Martin recently launched the 2008 DB9 LM special edition at the Frankfurt Motor Show to commemorate Aston’s recent achievements in the GT1 class at the 24 Hours of the Le Mans race circuit last June. The elegance and supreme vision of this excellent machine are coveted throughout Britain and the world. Would Aston Martin remodel a new machine every time they won a race? No one is sure yet, but I’m sure there won’t be many complaints if they do.
Respected publishers such as Popular Mechanics, Car and Driver, Automobile Magazine have raved about the quality and design of the new DB9 LM. I have yet to find a single negative comment on this excellent piece of machinery. This vehicle is the most tested and designed automobile in Aston Martin history. It also belongs to a technically sophisticated class of its own.
The Aston Martin DB9, is a grand touring vehicle that was launched by Aston Martin in 2004 and was the first new car to be built at Aston’s facilities in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The “DB” prefix comes from David Brown, owner of Aston Martin for much of its manufacturing history. This model was designed by Ian Callum and completed by his successor, Henrik Fisker.
This new product is available in coupe style only, is equipped with rear-wheel drive and comes with a 6-speed Touchtronic dynamic automatic transmission. Surprisingly, only 124 DB9 LMs will be made, 1 for each dealer, with exclusive features including the Sarthe Silver exterior color, including silver mesh grille inserts, exterior vents, and a detailed silver rear crossbar. A numbered door sill plate is a nice touch with the optional DB9 sports suspension package, with red brake calipers visible underneath the color-matched 19-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels. Disc brakes with 355mm at the front and 330mm at the rear are vented and slotted to help cool down and improve braking performance. Four-piston monobloc calipers are mounted to provide great stopping power with a firm, progressive pedal.
The driving force for the DB9 LM is Ford’s 6.0-liter 450-horsepower aluminum block and valve train, Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), which reflects excellent performance. The latest version has rack and pinion steering with 3.0 turns lock-to-lock. The exceptional performance of this vehicle is indisputable at speeds of up to 300 km / h (186.5 mph) and the 0-60 ratio is just 4.7 seconds. The 12-cylinder engine has a total of 450 (331.2 KW) horsepower at 6,000 rpm. Torque is 570.00 NM (420.3 Ft-Lbs) at 5,000 rpm. The compression ratio is 10.3: 1. Top speeds are quite comparable to the Dodge Viper.
The DB9 LM body frame is glued in aluminum and has been labeled the most technologically advanced sports car. It acquires above-average agility due to the fact that it has a perfect 50/50 weight distribution. An exceptional feature of this shows that by placing the gearbox at the rear, the suspension is light and also made of aluminum; The handling is unprecedented and very functional. The dimensions of the BD9 LM are similar in size to the Dodge Viper.
The Aston Martin bodywork is of true quality and harmony. It emits an aerodynamic function that cannot be beaten by its competitors. These fine pieces of machinery are designed to give the impression that they move even when stopped. It manages to drive a straight arrow at extremely high speeds and yet maintains its grace.
Even the interior of the Astin Martin is harmonious and luxurious. You are seated low and close to the car’s center of gravity, giving you the overall feeling of balance and dynamic handling when operating. The interior is a special handcrafted black leather interior, perforated leather inserts, with a unique ‘Terte Rouge’ fascia trim.
Personal safety is of the utmost importance to the DB9 LM. The aluminum frame is designed to wrap your passengers with crumple zones at the front and rear. Two-stage driver and passenger airbags along with seat-mounted side airbags and seatbelt pretensioners provide the highest quality safety. Volvo in Sweden is the leader in automotive safety engineering. Astin uses this dynamic to create and test its DB9 models with Volvo technology on site.
Equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), the Aston Martin offers optimal braking performance for any situation. When an emergency arises, EBA sensors detect when maximum braking is needed and apply the appropriate force for the occasion.
And for your listening pleasure, the DB9 is equipped with the industry-favorite Linn 128W audio system that includes a CD changer. Exceptional features like satellite navigation, cruise control, and memory mirrors are exceptional to have with this sports car.
The price is estimated at 190,000 US dollars and the cars will be available in early 2008.