Aston Martin Updates Coming MY09 (V8/DB9)
Most of you die hard Aston lovers/owners might already know this, but I've gone ahead and put together the most reliable information out there.
These cars will likely debut at Geneva 08 and be available in dealerships by mid 08 as 09 models. (MY 09 is coming early this year for AM).
V8 Vantage Updates
*Upgrade in displacement to 47xx CC possibly labeled as 4.8 litre. I place alot of confidence in this "rumour" as it was confirmed that the new V8 mules recently testing were registered with the larger displacement.
*Possible new key (no longer the old volvo sourced item, Probably similar to the DBS' lozenge shzped insert)
*Interior update possible although not confirmed, ala the 99% confirmed DB9 interior update both will be along the lines of the DBS and the concept V12 vantage RS, much smoother.
*New 19'' wheels option definitely confirmed.
*Sports pack available as a option and future retrofit. (uprated springs, anti-roll bar, etc)
HOPEFULLY the updated model will be labeled Vantage S (ala the porsche naming and marketing scheme, and will feature the sportspack and power hike standard)
Not 100% sure if the new key or interior will make it to the 09 vantage, hopefully they won't make us wait another year to let the DB9/DBS have all the glory. Porsche has certainly been known to do this (limit features in the boxster so as not to impinge on the 911's territory.)
DB9 Updates
*99% confirmed: Interior update ala DBS , most notably the centre console.
*99% confirmed power hike by 40bhp/similar torques. not sure if displacement will be increased as well.
*99% confirmed new key similar to DBS, dumping the old volvo/ford item.
Finally, some dealers are already recieving their first DBS' this year, I've seen 2 already, although they are euro plated (in the USA), so not sure if they are demo models.
Sources:
Links below only really apply to V8 Vantage. DB9 updates above have been confirmed by Bez himself to a dealer GM that posts on amoc.org
forums at amoc.org aston martin owners club.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/Aston-Martins-new-V8-Vantage/
http://www.leftlanenews.com/aston-martin-to-debut-revised-v8-vantage-db9-at-geneva-show.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/22/updated-aston-martin-v8-vantage-with-more-power-coming-to-geneva/
These cars will likely debut at Geneva 08 and be available in dealerships by mid 08 as 09 models. (MY 09 is coming early this year for AM).
V8 Vantage Updates
*Upgrade in displacement to 47xx CC possibly labeled as 4.8 litre. I place alot of confidence in this "rumour" as it was confirmed that the new V8 mules recently testing were registered with the larger displacement.
*Possible new key (no longer the old volvo sourced item, Probably similar to the DBS' lozenge shzped insert)
*Interior update possible although not confirmed, ala the 99% confirmed DB9 interior update both will be along the lines of the DBS and the concept V12 vantage RS, much smoother.
*New 19'' wheels option definitely confirmed.
*Sports pack available as a option and future retrofit. (uprated springs, anti-roll bar, etc)
HOPEFULLY the updated model will be labeled Vantage S (ala the porsche naming and marketing scheme, and will feature the sportspack and power hike standard)
Not 100% sure if the new key or interior will make it to the 09 vantage, hopefully they won't make us wait another year to let the DB9/DBS have all the glory. Porsche has certainly been known to do this (limit features in the boxster so as not to impinge on the 911's territory.)
DB9 Updates
*99% confirmed: Interior update ala DBS , most notably the centre console.
*99% confirmed power hike by 40bhp/similar torques. not sure if displacement will be increased as well.
*99% confirmed new key similar to DBS, dumping the old volvo/ford item.
Finally, some dealers are already recieving their first DBS' this year, I've seen 2 already, although they are euro plated (in the USA), so not sure if they are demo models.
Sources:
Links below only really apply to V8 Vantage. DB9 updates above have been confirmed by Bez himself to a dealer GM that posts on amoc.org
forums at amoc.org aston martin owners club.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/Aston-Martins-new-V8-Vantage/
http://www.leftlanenews.com/aston-martin-to-debut-revised-v8-vantage-db9-at-geneva-show.html
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/22/updated-aston-martin-v8-vantage-with-more-power-coming-to-geneva/
