Aston Martin DB9: The Gaydon Gamechanger

There isn’t a nameplate more synonymous with Aston Martin than the DB series, and we owe a huge part of the company’s modern appeal to the Aston Martin DB9. Introduced in 2003, this V12-powered grand tourer marked the beginning of the marque’s Gaydon Era and quickly became the quintessential 21st century Aston Martin.

Without a shadow of a doubt, the DB9 is a car holding utmost importance for Aston Martin. But, what’s so special about this car? Why did it leave such a strong impact on the recent history of the British marque? And why is there no Aston Martin DB8? We’re setting off to analyze the Aston Martin DB9 and find out.