Review: Aston Martin's DB9 GT is sensual and pricey - USA TODAY
Review: Aston Martin's DB9 GT is sensual and pricey LOS ANGELES -- The convertible version of the Aston Martin DB9 GT is a car that is meant to be touched -- and heard. Whether it is whisking your hand across the textured wood in the center stack or drawing a Check out this story on USATODAY. ly/1Uvk9HE LOS ANGELES -- The convertible version of the Aston Martin DB9 GT is a car that is meant to be touched -- and heard. Whether it is drawing a finger across the open-pore burled ash on the dashboard or admiring the hand stitching on the abundant leather, the DB9 beckons. And it is all brought to life with the most tactile element of all, the crystal key, which is plugged directly into the center stack to start the sports coupe, such that Aston's winged logo becomes integral to the experience. Throw in the car's heritage, the amazing performance of its 12-cylinder engine, the sensual operation of its canvas roof and the envious looks you're sure to get while cruising through the neighborhood, and it begins to dawn on you that Aston can... The DB9 GT Volante -- what Aston officially calls its convertibles -- isn't so much a car as it is a performance. You slide behind the seat, insert that unique key, press one of the jewel-like buttons on the dashboard to put the GT in gear and release the hand brake positioned left of the driver's seat. Source: www.usatoday.com
