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Aston Martin DB9
English supercar made superfamous by James Bond

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Fast Facts - Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin was founded in 1913, so is nearing 100 years old.

The Aston Martin DB9 was first produced in 2003 and launched in 2004.

The ‘DB’ in DB9, and the other cars in the DB series, stands for the initials for David Brown, who bought Aston Martin after spotting an advertisement in a 1947 motoring magazine.

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Aston Martin DB9 Volante

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The Aston Martin DB9 is available in the coupé and the "Volante" convertible, which was driven by Eva Longoria in the TV series "Desperate Housewives".

The DB9 is powered by a 6.0 litre, DOHC 48 valve V12 engine, reaching 100kmph (60mph) in 4.6 seconds.

It has 2-doors but can carry 4 passengers.

The most recent DBS is a 6.0 litre V12 supercar based on the DB9 and is the car James Bond (Daniel Craig) drives in Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008).

The ‘Rapide’ is a supercar sedan set for release in 2010 that is structurally and mechanically based on the DB9.

A 2009 DB9 could set you back nearly US$200 000.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (as driven by James Bond)


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Quotable Quotes - Aston Martin DB5

"Ejector seat? You're joking." James Bond, in the movie Goldfinger, when Q introduces him to his new Aston Martin DB5.

"I never joke about my work 007.” Q, responding to James Bond's quote above. (If the Aston Martin could talk, it would probably say the same thing.

 

 
   
 
 
   
 

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