What happens when you want an Aston Martin DB9 but you need a bit more power? Voila! You get the Virage coupe and volante, which is Aston's fancy word for convertible.
Regardless, the new car is essentially the middle child slotted between the DB9 and DBS. It has 20 more horsies than the DB9 and 20 hp less than the DBS.
With the exterior you will see some cosmetic modifications here and there and the interior will benefit from a new navigation unit -- since the legendarily bad Volvo-based unit is...awful -- and upgraded seats.
Look for it to make its debut, alongside a pricing announcement, at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
Call it a spicier DB9, or a medium strength DBS... Aston Martin has exploited the middle ground between its two V12-powered coupés and resurrected a famous name of old to create a brand new model.
The new Virage offers the best compromise between the refined cruising ability of the DB9 and sporty prowess of the DBS, according to the firm – and updates features from both. Power is from Aston’s hand-built 6.0-litre V12. It delivers exactly 20bhp more than a DB9 and 20bhp less than a DBS, at 490bhp, and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed auto box...
[Source: AutoExpress]
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