Aston Martin DBR9
Manufacturer:	Aston Martin
Production:	2005–
Predecessor:	none
Class:	GT1 Racecar
Body style:	Racecar
Platform:	Modified VH
Engine:	6.0L V12
Similar:	DB9 DBRS9

The Aston Martin DBR9 is a new racing car by Aston Martin, first built in 2005. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title. Image File history File links Dbr9. ... Automakers or automobile manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury cars whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... Aston Martin DB9 Coupé Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - rear view The Aston Martin DB9, is a Grand tourer launched by Aston Martin in 2004 and is the first new car to be built at Astons Gaydon facility. ... Aston Martin DBRS9 can refer to two vehicles: Aston Martin DBRS9 (race car), a racing car built by Prodrive for Aston Martin to be sold to customer racing teams, specifically for use in the FIA GT3 European Championship. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury cars whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The World Sportscar Championship was a series run by the FIA from 1953 to 1992. ...

Aston Martin Racing will build 12 individually numbered DBR9 Works cars, which will be run by three Works teams in the major international GT series. A limited number of cars will also be built and made available for private individuals to race or keep in collections.

Based on the Aston Martin DB9 road car, the DBR9 retains the chassis, and the cylinder block and heads of the road car's V12 engine. The rest of the car is re-engineered for high performance competition use. The DBR9's bodywork is a blend of optimum aerodynamic performance and the styling of the DB9 road car. All the body panels are constructed from carbon fibre composite (except the roof) to minimize the weight of the car. To complete the aerodynamic body the bottom of the car is flat all the way from the front to the rear diffuser. To optimise rear downforce a carbon fibre wing has been added. The car goes from 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. Aston Martin DB9 Coupé Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - rear view The Aston Martin DB9, is a Grand tourer launched by Aston Martin in 2004 and is the first new car to be built at Astons Gaydon facility. ... A chassis (plural: chassis) consists of a framework which supports an inanimate object, analogous to an animals skeleton; for example in the construction of an automobile or of a firearm. ... A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders. ... Carbon fiber can refer to carbon filament thread, or to felt or woven cloth made from those carbon filaments. ... A diffuser, in an automotive context, is usually a shaped section of the car underbody which improves the cars aerodynamic properties by enhancing the transition between the high-velocity airflow underneath the car and the much slower freestream airflow of the ambient atmosphere. ...

The No. 58 Aston Martin DBR9 running in the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta

The Aston Martin DBR9 won the Sebring 12 Hours LMGT1 category in 2005, but came third in Le Mans 24 Hour LMGT1 category, behind arch-rivals Corvette Racing. In 2006, the DBR9 was less successful, finishing second behind the Corvette at both Sebring and Le Mans. Despite not winning Sebring and Le Mans, Aston Martin Racing regularly challenged Corvette Racing for victory in the American Le Mans Series, with victories at the New England Grand Prix, Grand Prix of Utah, Grand Prix of Mosport, Petit Le Mans, and Monterey Sports Car Championships. Aston Martin capped their 2006 ALMS season by finishing second in the GT1 Manufacturer's Championship, earning the factory team an automatic entry. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2048, 1066 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Aston Martin DBR9 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3072x2048, 1066 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Aston Martin DBR9 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Petit Le Mans is a sports car endurance race held anually at Road Atlanta in Georgia, using the rules established by the Automobile Club de lOuest (ACO) for the 24 hours of Le Mans. ... Road Atlanta Raceway A Maserati MC12 GT1 participating in the American Le Mans Series on Road Atlanta Road Atlanta is a 2. ... The 12 Hours of Sebring is an annual motorsport endurance race held at Sebring Raceway, a former Air Force base in Sebring, Florida. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953. ...

In the Le Mans Endurance Series, the Larbre Competition Aston Martin took the Team's Championship, with victories at the 1000 Kilometres of Istanbul and 1000 Kilometres of the Nurburgring, a second place finish at the 1000 Kilometres of Jarama, and a fifth place finish at the 1000 Kilometres of Donington.

The DBR9 came into the 2006 FIA GT Championship being title contender favourites, but the season was somewhat lacklustre with only two victories at Mugello and Dubai. The Phoenix Racing Aston Martin DBR9 narrowly missed out on victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

In 2006, Aston Martin will launch the limited edition (300 units expected) DBS road car which has many styling cues taken from the DBR9 in conjunction with the James Bond film Casino Royale. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The James Bond 007 gun logo James Bond 007 is a fictional British agent [1] created by writer Ian Fleming in 1952. ... Casino Royale is the first James Bond novel by Ian Fleming. ...

External links

• Aston Martin Racing Official Website
• Aston Martin DBR9 Picture Gallery
• Image of the DBR9 (with caption in German)
• Aston Martin Images and Info

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