DB9 Carbon Edition offers eye-catching looks and classic understated elegance
Aston Martin is unveiling exclusive special edition for North American markets at the 84th New York International Auto Show this week.
The British sports car marque, now in its 101st year, is debuting a dramatic new special edition variants of the timeless DB9, underlining the company’s ability to create cars that sit apart from the mainstream. The DB9, the Carbon Edition models deliver eye-catching looks and classic elegance, again in either Coupe or Volante.
The Aston Martin DB9 family grows at New York with the arrival of the Carbon Edition.
Style and visual drama are the special editions hallmarks as they perfectly emphasise the timeless GT’s sporting nature. The DB9 Carbon Edition is led by two distinctive specifications; Carbon Black and Carbon White or alternatively customers are afforded the choice of the Aston Martin colour palette to personalise their own carbon creation.
The new Carbon Black accentuates the 183 mph DB9’s 6.0-litre V12 potential through a strong dark theme underpinned by a unique combination of lightweight carbon fibre features. Meanwhile, the contemporary Carbon White special edition creates a dramatic visual effect with the carbon fibre and dark elements contrasting strongly against the Stratus White paint and accented caliper colour.
Striking exterior additions for both Carbon Black and Carbon White editions include carbon fibre side strakes, rear lamp infills and black meshes and window surrounds reinforcing the powerful visual themes. The carbon theme can be extended further with optional carbon fibre front splitter, rear diffuser and mirror cap/arm features. Standard exterior equipment also include 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels available with either silver or satin black finishes and a choice of red, yellow, grey or black brake calipers.
Inside, a strong black styling theme with a choice of accent colours in line with the caliper shade showcases carbon fibre details and new black hardware. Bespoke sill plaques with the Carbon logo, communicate the cars’ rarity, too.
Of course the styling changes don’t alter the DB9’s inherent grand touring capabilities, qualities that make it the world’s most admired and desired GT.
Today’s DB9 features the modern AM11 V12 engine which uses ‘Gen4’ VH architecture and hardware, tuned to suit the character of a classic GT. The result is an engine with effortless torque of up to 457 lb ft and peak power of 510bhp.
Priced from $199,995 RRP first deliveries of the new DB9 Carbon Edition commence in quarter three to North American customers.
The 2014 New York International Auto Show opens to the public on Friday 18 April at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, running until Sunday 27 April.
