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Two new Special Editions join the DBS in Frankfurt

Aston Martin is not only showing the DBS for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week but will also showcase two new special editions – the Aston Martin DB9 LM and the V8 Vantage N400. Both special editions draw inspiration from the company's recent achievements at Le Mans and the N?rburgring 24-hour races.

The V8 Vantage N400 commemorates Aston Martin's achievements at the N?rburgring where the company enjoyed success in the gruelling ADAC 24-hour race with the V8 Vantage N24 production race car. Aston Martin develops and tests all of its road cars extensively on the N?rburgring Nordschleife circuit and the Vantage N400 recently broke the eight minute benchmark around the legendary 14-mile circuit.

The Vantage N400 includes a number of technical improvements as well as enhancements to the car's standard range of renowned colour and trim specifications. These include a power upgrade to Aston Martin's 4.3 litre V8 engine, lifting peak power to 400bhp and peak torque to 420Nm. The car also comes equipped with a new Sports Pack which offers subtly different driving dynamics tailored to enthusiasts who seek even more responsive handling. The Sports Pack comprises a unique lightweight graphite-finished aluminium wheel with diamond turning, up-rated springs and dampers and a new rear anti-roll bar (for the Coupe). The Vantage N400 also includes a number of exterior design changes, including a revised side sill design, Magnum Silver bonnet and side strake meshes, clear rear lamp lenses and a bright finish grille.

Interior enhancements include perforated black leather seats, micro-spin alloy facia trim and a unique numbered sill plaque. The Vantage N400 will be available in three new exterior colours; Bergwerk Black, Lightning Silver or Karussell Orange, with either Sportshift automated manual or conventional manual transmission and in either Coupe or Roadster forms. Additionally, the Vantage N400 comes equipped with a range of normally optional equipment, including Satellite Navigation, 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System, Bluetooth telephone preparation, HID headlamps, cruise control and memory/heated seats.

The DB9 LM celebrates Aston Martin's GT1 class victory in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance classic in June with the DBR9 – a race car derived from the DB9.

This special edition car, available in Coupe form only with Touchtronic transmission, includes a unique Sarthe Silver exterior paint finish, meshes and rear crossbar finished in Magnum Silver and red brake callipers. Inside, the DB9 LM is fitted with handcrafted black leather finish, perforated leather inserts, unique 'Tertre Rouge' facia trim and numbered sill plaque. The car is also equipped with the normally optional DB9 Sports Pack as standard, with colour keyed and diamond turned alloy wheels.

Pricing details for both cars will be confirmed at the Frankfurt motor show.

Source - Aston Martin

2008 Aston Martin DB9 LM
Year	2008
Make	Aston Martin
Model	DB9 LM
Body Style	Coupe
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
	Limited Slip Differential and Traction Control
Combined MPG	0.00
Introduced At	2007 Frankfurt Motorshow

Performance
0-60 mph	4.7 seconds.
Top Speed	300 km/h \| 186.5 mph Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	12
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	5953.00 cc \| 363.3 cu in. \| 6 L.
Valves	36 valves. 3 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	450.00 BHP (331.2 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM
Torque	570.00 NM (420.3 Ft-Lbs) @ 5000.00 RPM
HP / Liter	75.0 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Block	Aluminum Alloy
Head	Aluminum Alloy

Standard Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Manual

Optional Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Automatic

Dimensions
Standard Payload	0.00
Doors	2
Exterior
Length	4697.001 mm \| 184.9 in.
Width	1875.001 mm \| 73.8 in.
Wheelbase	2740.001 mm \| 107.9 in.
Front Track	1568.001 mm \| 61.7 in.
Rear Track	1562.001 mm \| 61.5 in.
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