Test Aston Martin DB9 - Just a Cloud

Against all odds, the DB9 evolves smoothly, without
resorting to technology that its competitors are full
to their customers dream

Replace a classic, it's like touching the tea ceremony. Beware of bad taste. But for this new cup DB9, Aston has not released the miracle ingredient: discrete sprinklings not distill the strong aroma of novelty that sharpens the taste buds.

In the automotive aristocracy, Aston Martin has a unique position. James Bond has understood, who, after many infidelities, reunites with his DB5 in Skyfall, the latest installment.
The brand is definitely up in the spotlight since the arrival of the second generation of Vanquish and now the DB9 believed 2013. Lovers of English have already noted that the alterations made from the Virage. But still shows the evolution quieter in the cockpit, which provides materials and new colors. Of course, the interior does not move either. The DB9 remains the largest luxury coupe (4.72 m) designed to travel in pairs, the rear seats are especially helpful to post a garment or bag souple.Ce conservative facade yet accompanied by real changes here a chassis rigidified there increased pedestrian protection.

To enjoy the melody of the V12, you should
open the window and listen. Shame!

Benefits
    Effective braking
    Smooth and progressive transmission
    Engine very available at low revs
    Driveability
Pitfalls of
    V12 too discreet
    Amortization hopping on floor fucked
    Box exceeded intensive use

As for the equipment, failing to offer the latest trendy gadgets, it is updated (auto ignition. Headlights, reversing camera ...). Finally, the V12 undergoes a makeover, and adopt, finally, a variable distribution. The cavalry now offers 517 thoroughbreds (before 477), while the maximum torque increased by 20 Nm (620 Nm in total), knowing that the 6.0 is much stronger at low revs, where it can have an additional 40 Nm are available. Thus, the DB9 is powered sees the same level of power as the exclusive DBS, born in 2007. The chassis, meanwhile, now hosts carbon-ceramic brakes, Damping wins a third mode setting (Track, in addition to Normal and Sport) and the transmission is ensured by an automatic six-speed converter.

The English do not like bumpy roads, where the
damping hardly contain breaks kid suspension

No dual clutch therefore, Ulrich Bez, the owner of the brand, not believing useful to track the last tenths of a second on the track ... which is not at all the purpose of DB9.Des throes of urban traffic, as here around Nice box English is also out with honors. Smooth and progressive await you. I must say that the V12 is freed pins in third at 1,000 r / min with an all British phlegm. However, more responsive, Sport mode is recommended: it sharpens as the throttle response that the reactivity of the box while further opening the exhaust valves. Nevertheless, the 6.0 is still too quiet for my taste. I am left to open the window and lend an ear when the V12 flew into the towers!

The start up procedure was not upset

After Grasse, local roads allow the DB9 to speak unreservedly. Very easy to drive thanks to its ideal weight distribution, the English enjoys the beautiful curves well coated. It is less comfortable when it runs too high-weight forces, and especially does not like bumpy roads which barely contain damping breaks kid suspension. In Sport, it arranges. Still, this is Track mode the DB9 shows the most worthy. Braking is effective, but the box shows its limits in heavy use, while 517 horses are not so frisky it. This does not detract from the charm of this fabulous GT, so endearing that we almost forget that fifty kilometers conducted rife enough to amputate fourth tank 78 l ... Nevertheless, it may leave on their hunger wealthy enthusiasts who marvel at the treasures of technology made by its German and Italian rivals.