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tune

Apr 26 2006, 04:33 AM

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Aston DB9 gets new sports spec
We've always thought the Aston Martin DB9 was a bit of a slouch, so it's just as well there's now a factory Sports Pack on offer.

There are three major changes that make up the Sports Pack; the most obvious being the new five-spoke alloy wheels.

These wheels save more than 1kg per corner, helped by titanium wheel nuts, which reduces unsprung weight to improve grip, steering response and ride quality.

Backing up the lighter wheels, the front and rear suspensions' springs have been stiffened and also reduce the ride height by 6mm.

Underneath, the standard composite material undertray is replaced with an aluminium item, which increases structural rigidity.

The Sports Pack goes on sale in July and prices will be announced nearer its launch.

moe

Apr 26 2006, 04:40 AM

The wheels compliment the DB9 well.

duality

Apr 26 2006, 04:42 AM

Rims look very similair to the M6.

Boxster17

Apr 26 2006, 05:27 AM

They do resemble the M6, I think they look good on it though.

leif

Apr 26 2006, 05:41 AM

It seems like the factory is trying to fix the DB9. I thought it was just fine as an accomplished GT car, but I guess some customers wanted more...which is kinda strange. If you want a sporty Aston, why not buy a V8 Vantage?

Easton

Apr 26 2006, 08:00 AM

Man.. i'm falling in love with the aston martin more and more

Renesis

Apr 26 2006, 09:43 AM

uh.. 6mm drop, WHY?

I mean it's almost nothing so it's kind of pointless.

I also prefer the stock wheels, the new ones are nice but don't go that well with the round lines of the DB9

Flaw

Apr 26 2006, 10:12 AM

It looks more gangster now.

dukenukem

Apr 26 2006, 10:24 AM

looks nice in that color

bacalao

Apr 26 2006, 10:43 AM

aston martin wants it and lw get it.. :dentist:

infinity

Apr 26 2006, 11:08 AM

The new rims make it look a bit more DB7-esque, which to me is an improvement. Has anything been said if AM is to make a DB9 GT like there was a DB7 GT?

PBB

Apr 26 2006, 12:10 PM

The regular DB9 is sex on wheels but that *yaaaaawn*. Was Aston even trying? I can't tell.

clarkma5

Apr 26 2006, 12:14 PM

DB9s are just boring. The most boring of all astons ever made.

z0ne

Apr 26 2006, 01:33 PM

QUOTE(duality @ Apr 26 2006, 08:42 AM)

Rims look very similair to the M6.

QUOTE(Boxster17 @ Apr 26 2006, 09:27 AM)

They do resemble the M6, I think they look good on it though.

laurens

Apr 26 2006, 04:08 PM

Kinda like it. I guess this is the answer to the M6. I would still buy an M6 if I had the money though

NorthPoint

Apr 26 2006, 04:31 PM

A bigger version of the new wheels...

Not sure I like them all that much.

tune

Apr 28 2006, 04:29 AM

QUOTE(infinity935 @ Apr 26 2006, 08:08 PM)

The new rims make it look a bit more DB7-esque, which to me is an improvement. Has anything been said if AM is to make a DB9 GT like there was a DB7 GT?

They look a little like DB7 GT rims, but not a regular DB7 or Vantage.

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