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Aston Martin DB9

Gaydon's first Aston: a bodyshell 25% lighter than DB7's, with twice the torsional rigidity.1

Researched November 2, 2026 from 38 sources

At a glance

0300600
450–540 hpPower
0510
4.1–4.9 s0–60 mph
0175350
266–306 km/hTop speed
0400800
570–620 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,710–1,882 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.28

Engine
5.9 L naturally aspirated V12, 5,935 cc4
Layout
Front-mid-engine, rear-wheel drive; rear transaxle23
Gearbox
6-speed Graziano manual (until 2011) or ZF Touchtronic automatic25
Built at
Gaydon factory, Warwickshire, England2
Units built
Approximately 16,5004

The story

Created to replace the DB7, the DB9 skipped DB8 to signal a clean-sheet leap and avoid suggesting a V8. Ian Callum shaped the original design; Henrik Fisker refined it for production.23

2003: DB9 takes the stage at Frankfurt20032004: First off the Gaydon line20042005: Volante production begins20052006: Sports Pack: 68% stiffer front springs20062009: 470 hp and Bilstein dampers20092010: Reichman facelift, adaptive damping20102013: 510 hp, carbon ceramics, three modes20132015: DB9 GT signs off with 540 hp20152016: The Last of 9 farewell2016 Aston Martin DB4: 1958–1963Aston Martin DB5: 1963–1965Aston Martin DB6: 1965–1971Aston Martin DB7 (XX): 1994–2004XXAston Martin DB9 (AM802): 2004–2016AM802 1960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1216171819
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YearWhat happened
1958–1963Aston Martin DB4
1963–1965Aston Martin DB5
1965–1971Aston Martin DB6
1994–2004Aston Martin DB7 (XX)
2004–2016Aston Martin DB9 (AM802)
2003DB9 takes the stage at Frankfurt
2004First off the Gaydon line
2005Volante production begins
2006Sports Pack: 68% stiffer front springs
2009470 hp and Bilstein dampers
2010Reichman facelift, adaptive damping
2013510 hp, carbon ceramics, three modes
2015DB9 GT signs off with 540 hp
2016The Last of 9 farewell
  1. 2003

    DB9 takes the stage at Frankfurt

    The DB9 made its public debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.2

  2. 2004

    First off the Gaydon line

    DB9 coupe production began in January at Gaydon. It was the factory's first model and introduced the bonded-aluminum VH platform.24

  3. 2005

    Volante production begins

    Volante production started in February. Its roof folded in 17 seconds; softer springs and lighter anti-roll bars favored relaxed cruising.25

  4. 2006

    Sports Pack: 68% stiffer front springs

    The coupe-only Sports Pack raised spring rates 68% front and 64% rear, adding revised dampers, a lower ride height and lighter five-spoke wheels.35

  5. 2009

    470 hp and Bilstein dampers

    Revised cylinder heads brought 470 hp. Quicker Touchtronic shifts and Bilstein dampers joined a claimed 4.6-second 0–60 mph time with either gearbox.6

  6. 2010

    Reichman facelift, adaptive damping

    Marek Reichman revised the nose, sills and lights. Adaptive dampers first offered in the Premium Sports Pack became standard later in the year.25

  7. 2013

    510 hp, carbon ceramics, three modes

    The 2013 DB9 combined 510 hp and 620 Nm with standard carbon-ceramic brakes and Normal, Sport and Track adaptive damping modes.78

  8. 2015

    DB9 GT signs off with 540 hp

    The final DB9 iteration delivered 540 hp and 620 Nm, with a claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a 295 km/h top speed.2

  9. 2016

    The Last of 9 farewell

    Q's Last of 9 comprised 9 coupes and 9 Volantes. DB9 production ended in July after approximately 16,500 cars, with the DB11 taking over.4

Every generation

  • Aston Martin DB4
    Aston Martin DB41958–1963
  • Aston Martin DB5
    Aston Martin DB51963–1965
  • Aston Martin DB6
    Aston Martin DB61965–1971
  • Aston Martin DB7
    XX1994–2004
  • Aston Martin DB9
    AM8022004–2016

Power over the years

From 450 hp to 540 hp in 11 years.

0200400600 2004200620082010201220142016 hp 2004 · 450 hp · DB9 coupe launch2009 · 470 hp · 2009 model-year update2013 · 510 hp · 2013 DB9 facelift2015 · 540 hp · DB9 GT 540 hp DB9 GT 450 hp DB9 coupe launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
2004450DB9 coupe launch
20094702009 model-year update
20135102013 DB9 facelift
2015540DB9 GT

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    DB9 Coupe

    2004–2016

  • DB9 Volante

    Standard

    DB9 Volante

    2005–2016

  • Performance

    DB9 Sports Pack / Premium Sports Pack

  • DB9 GT

    Performance

    DB9 GT

    2015–2016

    540 hp

  • Special

    DB9 Morning Frost

    470 hp

  • Special

    DB9 Carbon Black / Quantum Silver

    470 hp

  • Special

    DB9 Carbon Black / Carbon White

    2014

  • Limited

    DB9 LM

    2008

    69 built

  • Limited

    DB9 GT Last of 9

    2016

  • DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial

    Limited

    DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial

    2013

    510 hp

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Long, low coupe proportions.4
  • Flush exterior door handles.3
  • Swan-wing doors.2

Year by year

  1. 2008 update / 2009 MY

    Revised five-bar grille, thinner mirror stalks and optional 20-spoke wheels; inside is a glass-and-steel ignition key.56

  2. 2010 update / 2011 MY

    Triangular outer front intakes, clear taillights and sills swept up before the rear wheels; Double Apex aluminum trim appears inside.2514

  3. 2013

    Larger headlights with LED strips, revised fender vents, broader rear haunches and a spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.278

  4. 2015–2016 GT

    Ten-spoke 20-inch wheels and GT badges identify the final iteration; Ami II adds touch-sensitive infotainment controls.249

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Aston Martin DB9
    DB9
    Photo of a Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage
    Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage

    Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage

    The Vantage is the smaller two-seater; the DB9 has a larger 2+2 body.2915

  • Photo of a Aston Martin DB9
    DB9
    Photo of a Aston Martin Vanquish (2012)
    Aston Martin Vanquish (2012)

    Aston Martin Vanquish (2012)

    The 2012 Vanquish has more muscular bodywork than the DB9.15

Against its rivals

  • Bentley Continental GT

    DB9 vs Bentley Continental GT

    Power

    DB9444 hp
    Bentley Continental GT551 hp
    21

  • DB9 vs Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1

    Power

    DB9444 hp
    Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1533 hp
    21
  • Mercedes-Benz CL600

    DB9 vs Mercedes-Benz CL600

    Power

    DB9444 hp
    Mercedes-Benz CL600493 hp
    21

Prices

Value today $34.0K–$67.8K2930

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $34,000–$67,777 2005 · $155,000 · US estimated base, coupe2005 · $170,000 · US launch, Volante2013 · $187,515 · US base, coupe2013 · $208,720 · US as tested, coupe2016 · $202,775 · US base, GT 2005 · $155,000 · US estimated coupe base, 2005 model year 2015 · $693,000 · 2013 Zagato Spyder, 2,300 mi; fees included, RM Sotheby's Monterey2025 · $30,000 · 2005 DB9 automatic, 30k miles, BaT2025 · $43,500 · 2010 DB9 Volante, 15k miles, BaT2026 · $175,000 · 2016 GT Bond Edition, 4,200 miles, BaT2026 · $67,777 · 2010 six-speed manual, 49k miles, BaT2026 · $34,000 · 2005 automatic, 13k miles, BaT2026 · $42,000 · 2007 DB9 Volante, 24k miles, BaT2026 · $70,500 · 2014 DB9, 8k miles, BaT2026 · $70,000 · 2016 DB9 GT, 29k miles, BaT2026 · $81,500 · 2007 DB9 six-speed manual, 37k miles, BaT $693.0K RM Sotheby's Monterey, 2015
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Launch price$155,000US estimated coupe base, 2005 model year
2005Price when new$155,000US estimated base, coupe
2005Price when new$170,000US launch, Volante
2013Price when new$187,515US base, coupe
2013Price when new$208,720US as tested, coupe
2016Price when new$202,775US base, GT
2015Auction sale$693,0002013 Zagato Spyder, 2,300 mi; fees included, RM Sotheby's Monterey
2025Auction sale$30,0002005 DB9 automatic, 30k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$43,5002010 DB9 Volante, 15k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$175,0002016 GT Bond Edition, 4,200 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$67,7772010 six-speed manual, 49k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$34,0002005 automatic, 13k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$42,0002007 DB9 Volante, 24k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$70,5002014 DB9, 8k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$70,0002016 DB9 GT, 29k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$81,5002007 DB9 six-speed manual, 37k miles, BaT
2026Value today$34,000–$67,777

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 10 stories from its legend
    • “Sebring debut: Corvette beaten at home”
    • “Two Le Mans wins, the second in Gulf colors”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  32. 4,200-Mile 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $175,000 on July 10, 2026 (Lot #251,812) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 30k-Mile 2005 Aston Martin DB9 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $30,000 on December 2, 2025 (Lot #222,071) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 37k-Mile 2007 Aston Martin DB9 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $81,500 on July 28, 2026 (Lot #254,542) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 24k-Mile 2007 Aston Martin DB9 Volante for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $42,000 on October 27, 2026 (Lot #270,732) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 8k-Mile 2014 Aston Martin DB9 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $70,500 on September 1, 2026 (Lot #260,964) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $70,000 on August 25, 2026 (Lot #259,713) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. 15k-Mile 2010 Aston Martin DB9 Volante for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $43,500 on June 27, 2025 (Lot #198,163) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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