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2012 Aston Martin DB9

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Rating7.9

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Midsize Coupe
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$189,915 - $211,821
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Ferocious exterior styling

No manual transmission

New Garmin-powered navigation system

Immersive and rewarding ride

Impractical rear-row seats

2 new special editions

Gorgeous interior design

Rumbling V12 engine

Specs & Features

$189,915

price

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2012 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe is a direct competitor to the Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe, the Porsche 911 GT3 Coupe, and the Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe. With three trims, the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $189,915. It is offered with a 6.0L V12 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 470 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe manages a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. 

Buying Advice

In light of the technological advancements at this time, we recommend the Sport trim of the vehicle. Among its features are sports exhausts, forged alloy wheels painted black, black brake calipers, and more.

Trims

    Base
    $189,915 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Sirius AM/FM/Satellite
    Luxury
    $196,160 onwards
    • Engine: 5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 172 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Sport
    $196,551 onwards
    • Engine: 5.9L 12cyl RWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 172 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

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Torque

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

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2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.4 sec12.8 sec172 mph
    		3.5 sec--
    		3.77 sec11.4 sec133 mph
    		3.77 sec11.6 sec133 mph
    		3.78 sec--
    		3.8 sec-205 mph
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    2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg21.1 gal.274.3/422 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      		17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.283.2/424.8 mi.
      		15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18 gal.-
      		16 mpg26 mpg19 mpg18 gal.288/468 mi.
      		15 mpg22 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.357/523.6 mi.

      2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		185.4 in.73.8 in.50 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.
        		200.2 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		199.4 in.73.7 in.55.8 in.5 in.116.3 in.
        		189.1 in.76.6 in.54.3 in.4.5 in.108.1 in.
        		185.8 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.
        		185.8 in.75 in.50.4 in.4 in.107.9 in.

        2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		6.6 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.
          		-91 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.
          		13.1 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		22.4 cu.ft.116 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.
          		10.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.10.6 cu.ft.

          2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		65.7 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.6.6 cu.ft.-
            		13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            		74.7 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.74.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            		79 cu.ft.-4.8 cu.ft.-
            		12 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            		44.8 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.22.4 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2012 Aston Martin DB9 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--4090 lbs.
              		4000 lbs.1440 lbs.3311 lbs.
              		-1121 lbs.4940 lbs.
              		-992 lbs.- -
              		--3208 lbs.
              		--3549 lbs.

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