The Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 5.9 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 60 degree V 12 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It develops 450 bhp (456 PS/336 kW) of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 570 N·m (420 lb·ft/58.1 kgm) at 5000 rpm.
A 6 speed automatic gearbox supplies the power to the wheels.
The Aston Martin DB9 Volante weighs a claimed 1886 kg at the kerb.
It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 265 km/h which is 165 mph, and carbon dioxide emissions are 394.0 g/km.
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