The Aston Martin DB9, is an automobile launched by Aston Martin in 2004. The name "DB" stems from David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a sizable part of its history. This model superseded the now defunct Aston Martin DB7 which started production in 1994. This previous model can be credited with bringing the company back from the brink of collapse in the course of its long production run.
The DB9 comes in two variants; coupé and convertible, each with a 6.0 litre 450 bhp (340 kW) V12 engine taken from its sister car the V12 Vanquish. The Vanquish engine has 10 bhp (7 kW) more. In fact, this V12 engine is why Aston Martin did not call the car the DB8, which could suggest that it has only eight cylinders. As of 2004 production is expected be up to five thousand units a year which is roughly the same as its rivals, in particular the Ferrari 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Turbo. This should ensure that Aston Martin will continue into the 21st century.
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