An improved version of the current DB9 from Aston Martin is expected to be launched in 2013. This has been confirmed by Aston Martin itself. The new car codenamed Project VH500 would be an more powerful than the current one as also there would be improvement in all other associated elements of the car.
Price would not be hiked much considering the global economic meltdown, the effects of which yet persist in the market. There is also the effect on economics due to the launch of the One-77 supercar that too has to be taken into consideration by Aston Martin.All this has prompted the car maker to not to go up market with the DB9 and will instead be retained in its current slot.
Coming to the new car that is being built, the VH platform of the DB9 would have to considerably lighter in order to improve performance in the field of acceleration. This would also result in improved handling, braking as well as fuel economy. A 10% reduction in weight, that works out to 3,300 in pounds is also expected over the previous existing version. The V-12 engine is also being altered to give higher power with lesser emissions. The external looks of the vehicle would attain a crisper and sharper one with flanks and creases redesigned. There is also the change of grille to one similar to the one used on One-77. Overall however the car contour would look the same as the existing model.
Source: 4wheelsnews
