ASTON MARTIN DB9 VOLANTE

A sleek supercar that simmers with power
The DB9 Volante is an Aston Martin supercar that is accented by roaring performance features and a beautiful exterior and interior. Self drive hire will be effortless from the moment you get the keys to this car. Our Blue DB9 Volante is a full-blooded sports car and offers a supreme combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement, making your self hire drive experience one to remember for a life time.  

Performance
The engine of this Aston Martin proves that it is a true thoroughbred. The 6 litre V12 engine is completed with a quad overhead camshaft system that points to its intricacies. The engine can accelerate from 0 - 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. It is this gripping performance ability that makes the Aston Martin a dream to discover during self drive hire. The maximum torque levels of 600 Nm at 5,000 rpm will ripple through you as you grip the steering wheel when you hire this prestige car. To keep the engine in top form, engineers have created it with a fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system which has active bypass valves. Not only does this cement the DB9 Volante's position as a top supercar for people to try out, it proves Aston Martin's dominance of the performance car market. Explore the new performance territory of this Aston Martin when you uncover the rip-roaring top speed of 186 mph.

Suspension is a key ingredient in the success of any performance car. Aston Martin takes the concept of suspension to a new level. Experience the powerful suspension system of the DB9 Volante due to the strong aluminium wishbones. The front independent aluminium double wishbones incorporate anti-dive geometry, an anti roll bar and aluminium dampers. The suspension system of the rear matches the technical mastery of the front. The rear aluminium double wishbones include anti-lift geometry and anti-squat technology. Experience the powerful force of the suspension system of this Aston Martin car when you choose performance car hire from Signature Car Hire.

Transmission is an important piece of the Aston Martin's success. Aston Martin chose to make this car a six-speed manual transmission car. However, there is nothing ordinary about this manual transmission. The DB9 Volante adds a dash of excitement with the mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed gearbox. This gearbox includes an electronic shift-by-wire control system which makes it a refreshing option to choose for self drive hire. Penetrate the barriers of motoring with the manual transmission of the DB9 Volante: the six-speed transmission system makes this an edgy and innovative choice for weekends and important events where you want to stand out.

It is an exotic two-plus-two high-performance GT powered by a 6.0-liter V-12 engine developing 450 horsepower. The DB9 is a dream car, ideal for anyone looking for a memorable self hire drive experience. It replaced the DB7 in Aston's lineup and is capable of close to 190 mph on the top end. This powerful and elegant car will ensure your rental experience will not disappoint. It is assembled largely by hand and features an aluminum-bonded frame, carbon fiber driveshaft, 19-inch rims and exterior paint and interior color-keyed to our individual specifications. As a relatively new model for Aston Martin, the DB9 is one of our most popular rental self drive models.
 

Beautifully styled, the DB9 never fails to stir the soul with its unique sound, power and performance. This purebred sports car is also a technical triumph, its beauty signifying aerodynamic efficiency, its power unencumbered by weight, its devastating straight-line performance paired with exquisite handling. All great sports cars strive to balance these qualities, and the DB9 creates an experience that is both unique and unforgettable. What the driver sees, hears and feels is in harmony. The reward is total involvement: a level of engagement that truly stimulates the senses, that re-ignites a passion for driving.

But hiring an Aston Martin is also about a luxurious, indulgent and enjoyable self drive experience – it is a feast for the senses. Sure enough, the magnificent exterior styling of the DB9 gives way to a sumptuous, comprehensively equipped cabin, trimmed in the finest materials. Every element is perfectly conceived, from the 6.0-litre V12, to the hand-stitched seats and carefully selected interior woods. Nothing is out of place. 

Engine

• All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48-valve, 5935 cc V12
• Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
• Compression ratio 10.9:1
• Max power 350 kW (470 bhp/477 PS) at 6000 rpm
• Max torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
• Acceleration (manual) 0-60 mph in 4.6 sec; 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 sec
• Acceleration (automatic) 0-60 mph in 4.6 sec; 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 sec
• Max speed 306 km/h (190 mph)

Craftmansship
Our DB9 Volante is elegant, luxurious and supremely comfortable, making it  a perfect self hire drive car choice. Its cabin is hand-trimmed in beautiful, natural materials – primarily wood and leather – and incorporates the latest in modern technology without resorting to superfluous controls or displays. There is a minimum of distraction – even the satellite navigation screen folds discreetly away when not in use.

Every element of the interior is hand-made and hand-finished, from the cutting of the leather to the carefully crafted wood. This is done not out of deference to tradition, but because a skilled craftsman can finish wood or leather to a far higher standard than any machine. The leather is particularly soft and supple, as you would expect of Aston Martin, and is used throughout the cabin.

An Aston Martin is subtle, not attention-seeking. Key Aston Martin design elements include the distinctive grille, metal side strakes, signature rear window shape and wide, curvaceous haunches.

Design
No sports car manufacturer has a greater design heritage than Aston Martin. Responsible for some of the most beautiful sports cars ever made, Aston Martin imbues every model with understated elegance and graceful styling, achieved through harmonious proportions, taut surfacing, a ground-hugging stance and thorough attention to detail.

Interior
Entering the cabin of the DB9 Volante will be a new experience that you can savour every minute of your car hire period. Soak in the full grain leather interior which feels soft and smooth to the touch. There is a stunning colour juxtaposition inside the car that makes it beautiful to look at: the Iridium Silver centre console is contrasted with the Graphite inner finish for a glossy way of pairing colours. If you love cars that are stylish to a higher standard than other cars, you will like the Aston Martin DB9 Volante. The walnut veneer facia trim adds a touch of class to a car that will delight you during self drive hire.

No interior of an Aston Martin would be complete without their iconic seats. The comfort level of the Aston Martin seats is uncompromising: the heated front seats make you feel comfortable if you are driving the car in chilly weather and the seats are fully secure as there are airbags available in the car. One important feature for Aston Martin cars is ensuring that the people inside the car are at peace with themselves during self drive hire. This is achieved through automatic temperature control which you can activate easily.
The cabin of the DB9 Volante features many controls that make everything accessible to you at the touch of a button. Whether you want to use the rear parking sensors or you want to use the trip computer, take advantage of the array of driving controls located inside the cabin. They make you a better driver and keep you focused during your exciting self drive hire journeys with the Aston Martin DB9 Volante.

Control
Great sports cars must handle superbly. They should respond quickly and predictably to driver commands; they should be nimble and agile. To achieve the low weight that is the starting point for such agility, all the DB9’s major body and mechanical components are made from either aluminium, magnesium alloy or advanced, lightweight, composite materials.

The front-to-rear weight distribution of the DB9 is a perfect 50:50, with 85% of the car’s mass sited between the front and rear axles. The aluminium V12 engine is mounted as far back as possible in a ‘front mid-engined’ layout. The compact aluminium transaxle housing the gearbox and final drive is positioned at the rear, forward of the rear axle.

Bang and Olufsen - Perfect Partnership
Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen introduce BeoSound DB9, a bespoke audio system developed and designed exclusively as an option for the Aston Martin DB9. BeoSound DB9 marks the next chapter in the acclaimed collaboration between the two brands, which began with the BeoSound DBS in 2008.

BeoSound DB9 continues a tradition of innovation established by two brands with an unrivalled history of design and engineering excellence within their respective fields.

Our Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin’s unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials.

The BeoSound DB9 shares these values. The system was developed exclusively for Aston Martin to be perfectly matched to the DB9, both acoustically and physically. The unit's design follows the inherent quality and understated beauty of the car's hand-crafted interior, with smoothly contoured, aluminium loudspeaker grilles that integrate seamlessly into the fluid lines and curves of the cabin.

iPod Integration
Our DB9 Volante features a complete integration package for iPod personal digital media players from Apple, allowing the iPod to be seamlessly incorporated into the dashboard display and electronic systems.  

The iPod range is integrated into the DB9 Volante via a specially designed interface, bringing the functions of this award-winning range of digital media players into the car's in-dash display. Finger-tip controls replicate the innovative menu structure of the iPod to ensure that your hands need never stray from the wheel in the search for the perfect accompaniment.

EXTERIOR SPECIFICATION

 Body

• Two-door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating
• Extruded aluminium bonded VH body structure
• Aluminium and composite body panels
• Extruded aluminium door side impact beams 
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (dipped beam) 
• Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) with power wash
• LED rear lamps
   

Transmission 

• Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual gearbox
• Rear mid-mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system 
• Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft 
• Limited-slip differential 
• Final-drive ratio (manual) 3.54:1 
• Final-drive ratio (automatic) 3.154:1 

 Wheels & tyres

• 19” alloy wheels – ten spoke design 
• Front 8.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza 235/40 ZR19 
• Rear 9.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 ZR19
   

Suspension

• Front Independent aluminium double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar  
• Rear Independent aluminium double wishbones incorporating anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar

Dimensions

• Length 4710 mm (185.5”)
• Width 1875 mm (74”)
• Height 1270 mm (50”)
• Wheelbase 2745 mm (108”)
• Front Track 1570mm (62”)
• Rear Track 1560mm (61.5”)
• Turning Circle 12.0m (39.4 ft)
• Fuel tank capacity 80 litres (17.6 UK gal, 21.1 US gal)
• Cd (Coupe) 0.35
• Kerb Weight (Coupe) 1760 kg (3880 lb) 
   

 BRAKES

• Front Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 355 mm diameter
• Rear Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330 mm diameter  
• Radial-mounted four-piston monobloc calipers
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Anti-locking Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
• Traction control

INTERIOR SPECIFICATION

• Full grain leather interior
• Walnut facia trim
• Iridium Silver centre console outer finish and Graphite inner finish
• Electrically adjustable seats
• Memory seats & exterior mirrors (three positions)
• Dual-stage driver and front passenger frontal airbags
• Front occupant side airbags
• Automatically deployed roll-over bars
• Heated front seats
• Heated rear screen
• Automatic temperature control
• Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
• LED map lamps and ambient lighting
• Trip computer
• Cruise control
• Powerfold exterior mirror
• Rear parking sensors
• Alarm and immobiliser
• Remote-control central door locking and boot release
• Wind deflector
• Battery disconnect switch
• Battery conditioner
• Tracking device
• Boot-mounted umbrella
   

Steering

• Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock 
• Column tilt and reach adjustment 

Top tip: Use paddle shift a sportier drive on your car hire experience.