Most cars are a series of compromises. The result is usually rational – even impressive  on paper but often bland and soulless in reality. Sports cars should be all about character and driver involvement. They need to look great, sound great and have power and performance to stir the soul. But what is beauty without aerodynamic efficiency?

Great sports cars balance these apparent opposites, creating an experience that is both unique and unforgettable. What the driver sees, hears and feels is in harmony. The reward is total involvement, a level of engagement that truly stimulates the senses, that re-ignites the passion for driving.

The Aston Martin DB9 meets all of these challenges and whilst undeniably beautiful is efficient, has power in proportion to weight with performance and dynamic ability inherent through good design. But an Aston Martin is also luxurious. On those occasions when top speed and maximum acceleration are not really necessary, indulge yourself. Be uplifted by the magnificent styling; revel in a sumptuous, fully equipped cabin trimmed in the finest quality materials; enjoy the superb Aston Martin 700 W Premium Audio System and let Aston Martin’s DB9 6.0-litre V12 and shift-by-wire fully automatic transmission do the rest.

The Aston Martin DB9 was conceived and designed, from the outset, as both a coupé and a convertible (Volante). This uncompromising approach is typical of the whole Aston Martin DB9 engineering philosophy. That is why the Aston Martin DB9 Volante is one of the most structurally rigid and best handling convertibles in the world. It is also one of the fastest and quietest. It looks elegant and perfectly proportioned from every angle, with the roof up or down. More than any other quality, the Aston Martin DB9 seeks to serve up the richest driving experience in the sports GT class. It serenades the driver with its balance of engine and exhaust notes; it scintillates with its performance and agility; it charms with its delicious blend of fluent steering and linear controls. And if you wish to relax and just enjoy a leisurely drive you can select the car's full automatic transmission mode.

This match of performance and luxury is the reason why the Aston Martin DB9 can be both an out-and-out sports car and a refined GT. The cabin of DB9 is built around the driver. You sit as low and as close as possible to the car's centre of gravity. Combined with the rigid body structure and aluminium, double-wishbone suspension, the result is unfiltered feedback of the car's dynamic behaviour.