Aston Martin DB9 GT Review: A Fond Farewell To A V12 Legend

We drive the Aston Martin DB9 GT, a gorgeous grand tourer with an endangered species under the bonnet: a naturally-aspirated V12.

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[gtrman]

I am 57 and bought my first Aston today. My life is now perfect. 😊😊

[GTBKS]

For me the DB9 is the most beautiful Aston ever made.

[daveb]

Was lucky to pick one of these GTs up with only 500 miles on the clock, and one of only 3 coupes produced in red. It's just awesome. Life is complete.

[Michael-zcjk]

Agree with Typlo8, the most beautiful car Aston have made. Had a tour of the Aston factory and the guy showing us round said the 6L V12 was the best engine Aston have ever produced. I thought he was going to cry when he explained no more will be made! This car will increase in value over the next ten years and, eventually, will be up there with the DB5.

[Phantom-nijj]

Man, I am glad that I took the chance to finally make my dream come true. Just bought a 2007 DB9 Coupé yesterday before it is too late and this kind of car dies forever.

[ArthurSperotto]

What a beautiful production. I love Aston's. Merry Christmas, Car Throttle!

[astonmartin]

Not the fastest car I have ever owned (My Nissan GTR R35 was mental)but the best looking car by far.

[KNOWHOPE]

I absolutely agree with what this reviewer says at the end - "When this car and this engine go out of production it will be a sad day indeed". I just found out that the DB9 has gone out of production now that the DB11 has be introduced and the only naturally aspirated V12 left is the Vanquish. Bummer! Before the DB9 and the Vanquish, Aston Martin had mediocre design. Their designs looked very similar to Jaguar (I always wonder who coped who - Jaguar or Aston Martin). Then they nailed classy design with the DB9 and the Vanquish. But now they have taken a step back with the pudgy back end design of the DB11 (although they have nailed the interior design of the DB11. It is a MAJOR step up from the DB9 and Vanquish).
I have spent time in front of the DB9 and the Vanquish comparing the two designs from every angle and I have come to the conclusion that although both cars have an absolutely elegant design, the DB9 has a slightly more handsome and classy design than the Vanquish. I find that the headlights and the back end are slightly more elegant than the Vanquish in my opinion. So the dilemma is do I go for a second hand DB9 or a new Vanquish? The upside with a second hand DB9 is that its a great deal cheaper than a Vanquish and the upside of a Vanquish is more power and performance than a DB9.

[WichoAppleLYL]

He is the English Ashton Kutcher... Cant stop looking at him without noticing it.

[ScottZ]

Oh ffs I say this about almost every video on CT Turbo but why doesnt this get put on the other channel?

[grahamtricker]

The engine is not 2 Ford Duratec engines bolted together. Check the tech spec on the engine and the Wiki write up and you will see it is a purpose build engine designed and built for Aston Martin.

[thesaint]

Best looking Aston ever. The DB11 looks awful

[tom_krle]

This video is to similar to the one that Top Gear made at end of season 13 for Aston Martin Vantage.

[OverlandTT]

They should keep making the db9 and ditch turbi... N. A engines are my choice!

[baddriversofeurotrucksimul]

The problem with turbochargers are the fact they add weight.

[pizzatranny]

This video makes me want to cry, I need a hug! (Cries)

[torqueintensifies]

No offense but this guy cant do these kind of reviews, Alex is needed.

[vasiliy]

it's sad but, the car is kinda slow next to it's rivals

[pablo]

za każdym razem jak to oglądam dochodzę do uczucia poruwnywalnego do orgazmu🎅

[just.for.the.downshifts]

Being in your position, I suggest it would be better to do some research before presenting the information, else it would be misleading on people who rely on you for accurate information.


The engine is NOT two Ford Duratec V6s welded together.