Aston Martin DB9 spy shots

[nzaston]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1062819_2013-as...

This looks like more than just a facelift. Take a look at the interior!

Curious about what happens to the current DB9/Virage/DBS model range?
Will they all be replaced by the new model?

[Zod]

Good find, but I can't see any interior shots.

[George H]

I like those big vents in the bonnet. Makes it look a bit meaner.

[Zod]

I expect that the three current cars will be replaced by one new one and that after a couple of years a new DBS will arrive.

I hope the new DB9 is at least 599 level in performance. The space in the rear looks no more generous that it is now.

[nzaston]

Here is another set of pics:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070734769/2013-asto...

[Zod]

that looks like the One-77 steering wheel.

[nzaston]

And the rear is more Vantage-like.

[mikey k]

Still VH based by the looks of it
Nothing obviously new on the interior just a cover over the console (maybe that is new ) and the instrument cover is a temporary one (I'd hope!)
I suspect this is a panel rework with a few machanic tweaks (as was the point of the VH structure) maybe a few CF bits, ASM II box, a greener engine (turbo?)
The squiggles do my eyes in trying to discern the body changes

[EpsomJames]

Wow, liking that.

However waiting for the comments saying it looks identical to every other modern Aston Martin

Won't this be called the DB10?

[George H]

EpsomJames said:

Won't this be called the DB10?

Or maybe DBX.

[Grant3]

Or is it a DBS update?

[DB9 Ian P]

Autocar says that it is the DBS replacement - which I think is more likely. Big spoiler and aggressive looks look more DBS than GT tourer that the DB9 is. Either way can't wait to see it undisguised

[Mr Beaumont]

It might be because of the wheels, but from side on it sort of reminds me of the 1990s V8.

[nickco201]

I really hope they do more to it mechanically than just give it another 20 hp or something. I also hope the front doesn't end up looking more like a Jag XK than before.

[George H]

nickco201 said:

I also hope the front doesn't end up looking more like a Jag XK than before.

What a stupid thing to say. The XK was designed AFTER the DB9.

[nzaston]

Check this out: http://www.leftlanenews.com/aston-martin-dbs-2013....

It seems to be a DBS update, DB9 coming out later in 2013.

According to WorldCarFans, the new car has been caught testing alongside a Ferrari 599 and Mercedes SLS AMG. This too speaks for a DBS update.

Also take a look at the rear of the car. It looks more Vantage-like (number plate in the bumper). Will this be exclusive to the DBS in order to differentiate the top model from DB9 and Virage?

LeftLane.com says: "The most surprising part? Aston Martin is reportedly planning to switch from the current two-opening grille to a single opening."

[Speedraser]

nzaston said:

Check this out: http://www.leftlanenews.com/aston-martin-dbs-2013....

LeftLane.com says: "The most surprising part? Aston Martin is reportedly planning to switch from the current two-opening grille to a single opening."

That's because they've defiled the grille by putting it on the Cygnet.