Al Habtoor Motors, the sole distributor of Aston Martin cars in the UAE, is proud to announce the opening of its exclusive showroom for Aston Martin cars opposite to its Mitsubishi showroom in Deira, which was inaugurated by Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor, Chairman of Al Habtoor Group, on 26th April 2004. The new showroom has at the display for the first time in the UAE the new top models of Aston Martin - the Vanquish and the all-new DB9.

Aston Martin cars are thoroughbred luxury sports cars with superior levels of comfort and refinement. Each car reflects unique Aston Martin characteristics that are borne out of craftsmanship and use of the finest technology and quality materials.

The new Aston Martin DB 9: A Striking Balance

The all-new 2004 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe is a luxury sports car with GT levels of comfort and cruising ability. It is the first car to be hand-made at Aston Martin's new state-of-the-art facility, where all future Aston Martin models will be built. Developed, using the most sophisticated technology, the DB9 is equipped in true Aston Martin tradition.

Engine & Performance

An all-alloy quad overhead cam 48-valve 6.0-litre (5935 cc) V12 engine with a compression ratio of 10:3:1, powers the new DB9. The Visteon engine management controls fuel, injection, ignition, diagnostics and misfire detection system. The DB9 gives a maximum of 450 horsepower at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm. The new DB9 accelerates to a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (manual) and 4.9 seconds (automatic).

Interiors & Exteriors

The designers of the DB9 balanced beauty and performance, giving it superb styling, high-speed stability and great front-to-rear balance. Characterized by its pronounced boot, wide and curvaceous haunches on the rear wings, side strakes made from metal, the DB9's side profile is very clean with a single-sweep roofline. The door handles are flush with the body opening the unique 'swan wing' doors, which rise at a 12-degree angle for improved access. There are no visible gutters on the roof panel, and no visible drain channels at the front or rear windscreens, nor are there any plastic dressing plates.

The luxurious cabin is crafted with Bridge of Weir leather and is available in attractive optional colours. The hides are particularly soft and supple. The leather covers the seats and is used widely throughout the rest of the cabin. The use of wood is restricted to two places only: on top of the centre of the dashboard and if the customer chooses, for the door caps also. Aluminium is used for door handles, on the dashboard, in the instrument cluster, and for some trim panels. The dials are also made from aluminium in a 'three dimensional' design. They are floodlit making them especially attractive and clear at night.

Among the many technical firsts of the new DB9 is the 'message centre' in its dashboard. It's an Organic Electro Luminescent display (OEL) unlike the common LCD. Seats are electronically controlled to include height adjustments with optional seat heaters. It has a Linn stereo entertainment system with 6-CD auto-changers available in three options. And last but not the least, the first point of contact between driver and engine - the starter switch, is a crystal-like glass button with sand etched Aston Martin logo in place of the usual plastic button.

V12 Vanquish: Redefines super cars for the 21st century

Embracing the unique leading edge technologies with traditional skills, the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish is a true super car. No better phrase sums up the car as the word 'Vanquish' which according to the Oxford English Dictionary means, 'to reduce to submission by superior force', in other words to conquer, overpower or overwhelm.

Engine & Performance

The hand built 6.0-litre (5,935 cc) all alloy 48 valve V12 engine drives through a
6-speed manual transmission operated by Formula One style automated paddle shifts. The aluminium and carbon fibre technology employed in the structure of V12 is a world first for Aston Martin. It gives a maximum of 460 horsepower (343 kW) at 6,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 542 Nm (400 lb.ft) at 5,500 rpm. The Vanquish accelerates to a top speed of 306 kilometers per hour (190 mph) and 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds.

Interiors & Exteriors

Whilst other road users enjoy the external beauty of V12 Vanquish, both driver and passengers will be equally enamored by the interior, a stunning blend of future and tradition. Dominating the cabin and echoing the car's construction is the cast aluminium center console that arches from the top of the facia down to the transmission tunnel.

Owners may specify their own finish for this special casting, leaving it aluminium or matching it to the car's body colour. Door pulls, grab handles and gearshift paddles are also cast aluminium. Other interior cues, such as Bridge of Weir leather, quilted Alcantrara and Wilton carpet, echo Aston Martin heritage. So does the black-on-cream instrumentation, with numerals changing to a soothing blue at night.

Owners have the choice of two interior configurations: a 2+2 with rear seats or a pure two-seater with a rear shelf to accommodate a golf bag or personal luggage items. As with all Aston Martins, customers are free to select whichever colours they choose either from Aston Martin's extensive palette, or their own imagination and taste.